Gestational weight gain patterns as predictors of cesarean deliveries in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus by Tzu-Ling Chen, Su-Fen Cheng, Chien-Lin Kuo, Chu-Yu Huang, Chia-Hsun Wu

“…Multiparous women and women with a trajectory of rapid excessive weight gain were more likely to undergo cesarean sections. …”
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Evaluation of Sacroiliac Joint Shape in Women with Ankylosing Spondylitis According to Mode of Birth Delivery: A Retrospective Study by Sakine Rahimli Ocakoglu, Alper Vatansever, Zeliha Atak, Nurefsan Yanardag, Belkis Nihan Coskun, Sinem Akselim, Gokhan Ocakoglu

“…The study aimed to identify differences in the shape of the sacroiliac joint depending on the type of birth (vaginal delivery (V/D) and the cesarean section(C/S) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. …”
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Association of Hormonal Contraceptives with Depression among Women in Reproductive Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Analytic Study by Sadia Sultan, MD. Abu Bashar, Rahma M. Bazhair, Doaa O. Abdurahman, Renad A. Alrehaili, Meimouna E. Ennahoui, Yasmeen S. Alsulaiman, Seba D. Alamri, Elgawhara F. A. Mohamed

“…Therefore, we aim to establish the association between the use of hormonal contraception and depressive symptoms. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 326 women of the reproductive age group (15–49 years) attending the family planning unit of the obstetrics and gynecology department of a medical college in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Association between combined healthy lifestyles and infertility: a cross-sectional study in US reproductive-aged women by Xiaofeng Ye, Xiaoxia Song, Sihang Zhou, Guoqing Chen, Liping Wang

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Attitude to RSV Vaccination Among a Cohort of Pregnant Women in Jordan: A Cross‐Sectional Survey Study by Malik Sallam, Tleen Kherfan, Amwaj Al‐Farajat, Leen Nemrawi, Nada Atawneh, Rand Fram, Ala'a B. Al‐Tammemi, Muna Barakat, Kamil Fram

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women - A Cross-Sectional Study by Durghashree C, Sarojini ., Prathima S, Meghana C

“…Understanding the knowledge attitudes and practices of patients towards GDM is crucial for improving self-management and reducing complications.Objectives To assess the knowledge levels among pregnant women regarding GDM its risk factors symptoms complications and management to assess the attitudes of pregnant women towards GDM screening diagnosis and treatment to evaluate the practices adopted by pregnant women for preventing managing and coping with GDM and to understand the dietary habits physical activity and adherence to medical recommendations in these women.Methodology This study was conducted for a period of 12 months at a teaching institute in Bangalore. …”
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Optimization of the management of pregnant women with new COVID-19 coronavirus infection: An open prospective cross-sectional study by Irina V. Medyannikova, Yuliya Ch. Kuklis, Irina V. Saveljeva, Galina B. Beznoshchenko, Elena G. Galyanskaya, Olga Yu. Tsygankova, Galina V. Krivchik, Elena A. Bukharova, Natalya V. Nosova, Pavel V. Davidov

“…Improving the management of pregnant women with COVID-19 by identifying a high-risk group for gestational complications, based on their early diagnosis, timely delivery, and use of acetylsalicylic acid and endotheliotropic agents to prevent venous thromboembolic complications, in addition to the standard of care, reduces the frequency of placental disorders by 2.3 times, severe preeclampsia – by 2.9 times, premature birth at 28–37 weeks – by 2 times, surgical delivery by cesarean section – by 1.6 times, delivery of low birth weight newborns – by 2.3 times, hospitalization in the intensive care unit of newborns – by 2.5 times.…”
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Depression and anxiety symptoms among Afghan war widows and their associated factors: A cross-sectional analytical study by Naqib Ahmad Dost, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Massoma Jafari

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Distribution and Related Influencing Factors of AMH Level in Family-Planning Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study from Beijing, China by Song J, Gao S, Zhao L, Tong X

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Non-high-density to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and its association with infertility in U.S. women: a cross-sectional study by Yajie Zhang, Cong Lu, Lili Li, Hongyu Li

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ehealth literacy and health literacy among immigrants and their descendants compared with women of Danish origin: a cross-sectional study using a multidimensional approach among pregnant women by Claus Thorn Ekstrøm, Richard H Osborne, Sarah Fredsted Villadsen, Hajer Hadi, Israa Ismail, Lars Kayser

“…Objective To explore ehealth literacy, ability to actively engage with healthcare providers and health system navigation among pregnant immigrant women and their descendants compared with women of Danish origin.Design and setting A cross-sectional survey at antenatal clinics in 2016, Denmark.Participants Pregnant women attending antenatal care (n=405).Outcome measures The eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ) and two domains from the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ): ability to actively engage with healthcare providers and health system navigation. …”
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Can a theory-based intervention lead primiparous women to decide to have a normal vaginal delivery? A randomized controlled trial by Rashin Pourashraf, Masoumeh Abbasi-Shavazi, Mahboubeh Valiani, Sara Jambarsang, Hossein Ali Sadeghian

“…Introduction: Although cesarean section (CS) plays an important role in reducing the complications and mortality of childbirth, the increase in unnecessary CSs is an indicator of the improper functioning of the health system. …”
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Examining Gender Differences in Aggression as a Predictor of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide in a Cross‐Sectional French Sample by Sylvia Martin

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Productivity loss due to menstruation-related symptoms: a nationwide cross-sectional survey among 32 748 women by Mark E Schoep, Eddy M M Adang, Jacques W M Maas, Bianca De Bie, Johanna W M Aarts, Theodoor E Nieboer

“…Objective To evaluate age-dependent productivity loss caused by menstruation-related symptoms, measured in absenteeism (time away from work or school) and presenteeism (productivity loss while present at work or school).Methods Design/setting: internet-based, cross-sectional survey conducted in the Netherlands from July to October 2017.Participants: 32 748 women aged 15–45 years, recruited through social media.Outcome measures: self-reported lost productivity in days, divided into absenteeism and presenteeism; impact of menstrual symptoms; reasons women give when calling in sick; and women’s preferences regarding the implications of menstruation-related symptoms for schools and workplaces.Results A total of 13.8% (n=4514) of all women reported absenteeism during their menstrual periods with 3.4% (n=1108) reporting absenteeism every or almost every menstrual cycle. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in northern Vietnam: a cross-sectional study by Hieu Minh Le, Thi Ai Nguyen, Dang Kien Nguyen, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Ib Christian Bygbjerg, Jens Søndergaard, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Bay Quang Nguyen, Ngoc-Anh Thi Dang, Xuan Bai Nguyen, Dan W. Meyrowitsch, Christina A. Vinter, Tine M. Gammeltoft, Vibeke Rasch

“…Objective To determine the prevalence and risk factors of GDM in Thai Binh, Vietnam. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in two health facilities in Thai Binh, Vietnam, with the participation of 1,106 pregnant women. …”
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Serum alpha-1 acid glycoprotein and gallstone risk in US adult women: a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES by Xiaocheng Li, Peiling He

“…Weighted logistic regression, subgroup analyses, smoothed curve analysis, and multiple imputation were used to examine the relationship between AGP and gallstone risk.ResultsThis cross-sectional analysis included 1,903 adult women in the U.S. aged 20–49. …”
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Prevalence, determinants and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among Palestinian postpartum women: a cross-sectional study by Zaher Nazzal, Bayan Hersh, Rawan Shaban

“…The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence of postpartum UI among Palestinian women, explore its relationship with delivery mode, identify associated risk factors and assess its impact on QoL.Design A cross-sectional study.Setting and participants The study targeted postpartum women attending primary healthcare centres in the North West Bank of Palestine. …”
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Magnitude and Determinants of Food Insecurity Among Pregnant Women in Nigeria: Evidence from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey by Daniel C. Ogbuabor

“…However, evidence regarding the extent and social determinants of food insecurity among pregnant women is limited in Nigeria. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors contributing to food insecurity among pregnant women in Nigeria. …”
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Associations between phenol and paraben exposure and the risk of developing breast cancer in adult women: a cross-sectional study by Yao Xiong, Zhiyu Li, Xiong Xiong, Zixuan Luo, Kaixin Zhong, Jiawei Hu, Shengrong Sun, Chuang Chen

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Influence of sedentary behavior on sleep quality in postmenopausal women in high-altitude regions of China: a cross-sectional study by Rilang Leng, Ailin Guo, Guoping Qian, Sujie Mao

“…This study aims to identify modifiable risk factors influencing sleep quality in this high-altitude population.MethodsThis cross-sectional study focused on postmenopausal women (aged ≥50 years, ≥12 months post-menopause) across four primary plateau regions in China: Qinghai-Tibet, Yunnan-Guizhou, Inner Mongolia, and the Loess Plateau. …”
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