Pub Date : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2024(3)113
Liepinaitienė Alina
Introduction: In the current era, evading heightened job demands has become nearly impracticable. The impact of these elevated expectations on mental health can vary for each individual; they may yield positive effects, fostering alertness and motivation. However, when these demands surpass manageable limits, they can lead to stress, posing risks to an individual's well-being. Furthermore, nurses are not exempt from this phenomenon. Nurses constitute approximately half of the workforce in healthcare facilities globally (HCF). Looking back, it's a recurring pattern for nurses to be at the forefront in addressing global health crises. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stark reminder to everyone regarding the pivotal role nurses play in society. Methods: A quantitative research method was chosen. The analysis of scientific literature aims to uncover the concept and significance of the psychosocial work climate while exploring the specifics of psychosocial risks and nurse relationships. Through a quantitative study employing a questionnaire, the objective is to evaluate the psychosocial work environment. This quantitative research, utilizing a questionnaire survey, employs descriptive statistical calculations to scrutinize the study's findings. There were 300 nurses involved in the study. Results: The study findings indicated that the psychosocial work climate for nurses exhibits both positive and negative facets. While most nurses enjoy positive relationships with their supervisors and colleagues, challenges arise due to certain team members who may not consistently offer the needed social support, sometimes fostering gossip or conflicts. Instances of verbal aggression were noted, while physical aggression cases were absent. Occasional reports of sexual harassment and mobbing were isolated. Identified predominant psychosocial risks for nurses encompass physical strain, ergonomic deficiencies, exposure to biological materials, as well as adverse effects from protective latex gloves and disinfectants. Conclusion: High work demands, heavy workloads, rapid pace, and a prevailing lack of time were observed. Nurses expressed discontent with their salaries and reported minimal influence on work decisions despite a positive perception of work control. Concerns regarding an uncertain future and fear of medical errors were prevalent. However, nurses felt adept at balancing work and personal life.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2024(3)114
Manfred Doepp
A decisive course for life is set in the earliest phase, namely during the birth trauma and in the immediately following postpartum minutes. Here the newborn either gains its basic confidence for life or not. The consequences are not only significant for the individual, but also for society as a whole, which has to pay for the costs of psychological problems as part of health insurance solidarity. The behavior of the obstetrician, but above all the midwife, is important. The newborn needs attention, warmth and immediate contact with the mother. This empathy would be an "investment" that would certainly pay off for everyone involved.
{"title":"Basic Trust is Crucial for Life. How Can a Newborn Child Gain Basic Trust?","authors":"Manfred Doepp","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2024(3)114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2024(3)114","url":null,"abstract":"A decisive course for life is set in the earliest phase, namely during the birth trauma and in the immediately following postpartum minutes. Here the newborn either gains its basic confidence for life or not. The consequences are not only significant for the individual, but also for society as a whole, which has to pay for the costs of psychological problems as part of health insurance solidarity. The behavior of the obstetrician, but above all the midwife, is important. The newborn needs attention, warmth and immediate contact with the mother. This empathy would be an \"investment\" that would certainly pay off for everyone involved.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"17 35","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140409590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objective: This study aimed to reveal the feelings and experiences of women who had abortions based on their own experiences. Method: The qualitatively designed study was conducted with 11 women who applied to a Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul for abortion and met the inclusion criteria. The data were collected by the researchers with an 11-question participant information form and a semistructured interview form consisting of five questions. Results: The themes obtained from the research were determined as "The meaning of abortion", "The meaning attributed to the abortion decision", "Family and social support", "Community attitude" and "Attitude of healthcare professionals". Conclusion: Women who have had abortions are influenced by the perspective of society, religious values, and the approach of health professionals. There is a need to develop procedures that will positively affect women's abortion experiences.
{"title":"Aborted Women's Feelings and Experiences with Abortion: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Gulnihal Artug Cansizlar, Busra Yilmaz, Nevin Sahin","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)111","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study aimed to reveal the feelings and experiences of women who had abortions based on their own experiences. Method: The qualitatively designed study was conducted with 11 women who applied to a Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul for abortion and met the inclusion criteria. The data were collected by the researchers with an 11-question participant information form and a semistructured interview form consisting of five questions. Results: The themes obtained from the research were determined as \"The meaning of abortion\", \"The meaning attributed to the abortion decision\", \"Family and social support\", \"Community attitude\" and \"Attitude of healthcare professionals\". Conclusion: Women who have had abortions are influenced by the perspective of society, religious values, and the approach of health professionals. There is a need to develop procedures that will positively affect women's abortion experiences.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"49 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139131135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-31DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)109
M. Akinwaare, A. Oluwatosin
Background: Globally, maternal mortality is a public health challenge, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) has been identified as a key strategy in reducing maternal death. Hence, the importance of identifying factors promoting BPCR to achieve the third Sustainable Development Goal. Therefore, this study assessed knowledge of BPCR among pregnant women, and identified associated factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study. A validated questionnaire was utilized for data collection from randomly selected 400 pregnant women receiving skilled antenatal care in semi-urban areas of Ibadan, Nigeria. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Findings were presented using descriptive and regression analysis. Results: The mean age of the participants was 27.2±5.0 Only 60.5% of the pregnant women have good knowledge of obstetric danger signs, 50% have good knowledge of elements of BPCR, and 61.5% have good recognition of skilled birth attendants. Occupation (P = 0.005), income (P = 0.001), and educational level (P = 0.001) were found to be associated with BPCR. Conclusion and Recommendation: An average number of pregnant women have good knowledge of the three components of BPCR. Effective intervention to improve pregnant women’s knowledge of BPCR is therefore recommended especially in Nigeria.
{"title":"Knowledge of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Ibadan, Nigeria","authors":"M. Akinwaare, A. Oluwatosin","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)109","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Globally, maternal mortality is a public health challenge, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) has been identified as a key strategy in reducing maternal death. Hence, the importance of identifying factors promoting BPCR to achieve the third Sustainable Development Goal. Therefore, this study assessed knowledge of BPCR among pregnant women, and identified associated factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study. A validated questionnaire was utilized for data collection from randomly selected 400 pregnant women receiving skilled antenatal care in semi-urban areas of Ibadan, Nigeria. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Findings were presented using descriptive and regression analysis. Results: The mean age of the participants was 27.2±5.0 Only 60.5% of the pregnant women have good knowledge of obstetric danger signs, 50% have good knowledge of elements of BPCR, and 61.5% have good recognition of skilled birth attendants. Occupation (P = 0.005), income (P = 0.001), and educational level (P = 0.001) were found to be associated with BPCR. Conclusion and Recommendation: An average number of pregnant women have good knowledge of the three components of BPCR. Effective intervention to improve pregnant women’s knowledge of BPCR is therefore recommended especially in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"117 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139135405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-31DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)112
Khulood Alrashid, Shahd AlShehri
Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide, accounting for approximately 570,000 deaths in 2015. Over 1.5 million women (25% of all women with cancer) are diagnosed with breast cancer every year throughout the world. One of the most common complications after breast cancer surgery is functional limitation of the upper body. Up to 67% of breast cancer patients experience arm or shoulder impairment, including pain, numbness, loss of strength, and reduced ROM, after surgery. Breast cancer patients are presenting with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) that is impacting their balance, quality of life, and overall participation, as a side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Study Design: This case study was used to highlight the role of physical therapy interventions in the management of Breast cancer patient after surgery with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. Case Description: A 55-years-old Saudi female, known case of diabetes mellitus on insulin, hypertension and history of DVT 27 years back on anticoagulant. She came to the combined clinic breast clinic and all workup and investigations were done and showed invasive ductal carcinoma. Referred to physical therapy department by breast and endocrine clinic for left shoulder limited range of motion, impaired mobility and managing the symptoms. PT Management and Outcome: The patient received 2 phases of rehabilitations, phase 1 the patient was seen once a week for 4 weeks, phase 2 the patient was seen 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Exercise program of patient education, therapeutic exercise of low- to - moderate intensity resistance exercise for UE and LE. Aerobic Exercise; Cardio bike progressive training for UE and LE and balance exercise. By the end of phase 1 patient’s ROM and pain improved significantly, and by the end of phase 2 of the rehabilitation program, patient’s balance (using BBS), functional ability and QOL using (FACT-B) improved. Discussion: This case study showed that physical therapy exercise program including therapeutic exercises, low- to moderate- intensity resistance exercise, aerobic exercise, balance exercise is an effective program for breast cancer patients as it improves CIPN, minimize dependency and improved QOL.
{"title":"Exercises Program in Breast Cancer Patient with Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Study","authors":"Khulood Alrashid, Shahd AlShehri","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)112","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide, accounting for approximately 570,000 deaths in 2015. Over 1.5 million women (25% of all women with cancer) are diagnosed with breast cancer every year throughout the world. One of the most common complications after breast cancer surgery is functional limitation of the upper body. Up to 67% of breast cancer patients experience arm or shoulder impairment, including pain, numbness, loss of strength, and reduced ROM, after surgery. Breast cancer patients are presenting with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) that is impacting their balance, quality of life, and overall participation, as a side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Study Design: This case study was used to highlight the role of physical therapy interventions in the management of Breast cancer patient after surgery with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. Case Description: A 55-years-old Saudi female, known case of diabetes mellitus on insulin, hypertension and history of DVT 27 years back on anticoagulant. She came to the combined clinic breast clinic and all workup and investigations were done and showed invasive ductal carcinoma. Referred to physical therapy department by breast and endocrine clinic for left shoulder limited range of motion, impaired mobility and managing the symptoms. PT Management and Outcome: The patient received 2 phases of rehabilitations, phase 1 the patient was seen once a week for 4 weeks, phase 2 the patient was seen 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Exercise program of patient education, therapeutic exercise of low- to - moderate intensity resistance exercise for UE and LE. Aerobic Exercise; Cardio bike progressive training for UE and LE and balance exercise. By the end of phase 1 patient’s ROM and pain improved significantly, and by the end of phase 2 of the rehabilitation program, patient’s balance (using BBS), functional ability and QOL using (FACT-B) improved. Discussion: This case study showed that physical therapy exercise program including therapeutic exercises, low- to moderate- intensity resistance exercise, aerobic exercise, balance exercise is an effective program for breast cancer patients as it improves CIPN, minimize dependency and improved QOL.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"104 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139134732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)108
Precious Mangumise, Elizabeth Kateta
The advent of the female condom was hailed as an appropriate intervention measure against the spread of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. The female condom is an effective dual protective method viewed as a tool for woman’s empowerment, though the supply and uptake of this device are limited. This study determined and described the factors that have resulted in the low uptake of female condoms at Engela State Hospital among child- bearing age woman. A quantitative-descriptive research was used on the population of mothers utilizing health services at Engela clinic. Convenience sampling was used to select 52 respondents that participated in the study. Data was collected by means of questions and analysed by using Microsoft Excel 2016. The results showed that the factor leading to the low rate of female condom use was the absence of female condoms in hospitals and the community, rather than male condoms (80.8%) They are difficult to use (88.5%), married women are often powerless to request their partner to wear a condom (84.6%), women prefer the use of male condom than the female condom (88.5%), people are used to using male condom than the female condom (88.5%) and female condoms increase sexual pleasure (88.5%). It was concluded that in Engela State Hospital, a variety of factors influence the use of the Female Condom by women of reproductive age. Therefore, the Namibian government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, should implement intensive interventions such as the provision of Information Education and Communication materials and broad peer education. Moreover, The Namibian government, through the Ministry of Health, should study the findings of global research on the use of FCs and use these findings to build a strategic plan to guarantee that FCs are used effectively.
{"title":"Contributing Factors to Low Uptake of Female Condoms among Child- Bearing Age Woman using Family Planning at Engela State Hospital, Namibia","authors":"Precious Mangumise, Elizabeth Kateta","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2023(2)108","url":null,"abstract":"The advent of the female condom was hailed as an appropriate intervention measure against the spread of sexually transmitted infections and HIV. The female condom is an effective dual protective method viewed as a tool for woman’s empowerment, though the supply and uptake of this device are limited. This study determined and described the factors that have resulted in the low uptake of female condoms at Engela State Hospital among child- bearing age woman. A quantitative-descriptive research was used on the population of mothers utilizing health services at Engela clinic. Convenience sampling was used to select 52 respondents that participated in the study. Data was collected by means of questions and analysed by using Microsoft Excel 2016. The results showed that the factor leading to the low rate of female condom use was the absence of female condoms in hospitals and the community, rather than male condoms (80.8%) They are difficult to use (88.5%), married women are often powerless to request their partner to wear a condom (84.6%), women prefer the use of male condom than the female condom (88.5%), people are used to using male condom than the female condom (88.5%) and female condoms increase sexual pleasure (88.5%). It was concluded that in Engela State Hospital, a variety of factors influence the use of the Female Condom by women of reproductive age. Therefore, the Namibian government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, should implement intensive interventions such as the provision of Information Education and Communication materials and broad peer education. Moreover, The Namibian government, through the Ministry of Health, should study the findings of global research on the use of FCs and use these findings to build a strategic plan to guarantee that FCs are used effectively.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130273155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-31DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)105
Workinesh Sinashaw Ababe
Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality related preventable cause among this the three delay are the main one, poor knowledge is believed one the contributing factor. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge danger signs of pregnancy and associated factors of antenatal mother in Tenta Woreda, Health Facilities, of South Wollo, Methods: The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of pregnant mother and factors associated about obstetric danger signs. Institution based cross-sectional study was employed All the health facility in the woreda were included in the study and , the sample size calculated using single population proportion with the proportion of 21.9% based on previous study (Yirga chefe) it was 293 women’s ,the study subject proportionally allocated to the respective facility and systematic sampling was used to get every sample individual. The data collection tool had three parts sociodemographic part, reproductive part and knowledge based. The data were collected by interviewed method. The data was entered using epi data (version 4.2) and export to SPSS version 25.00 for clearing and analysis and Logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with knowledge of obstetric danger signs. Using 95% CI variables with a p-value <0.05 were identified as statistically significant factors.
{"title":"Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Health Facilities, in Tenta Woreda, South Wollo, Ethiopia 2019, A Facility Based Cross Sectional Study","authors":"Workinesh Sinashaw Ababe","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)105","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality related preventable cause among this the three delay are the main one, poor knowledge is believed one the contributing factor. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge danger signs of pregnancy and associated factors of antenatal mother in Tenta Woreda, Health Facilities, of South Wollo, Methods: The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of pregnant mother and factors associated about obstetric danger signs. Institution based cross-sectional study was employed All the health facility in the woreda were included in the study and , the sample size calculated using single population proportion with the proportion of 21.9% based on previous study (Yirga chefe) it was 293 women’s ,the study subject proportionally allocated to the respective facility and systematic sampling was used to get every sample individual. The data collection tool had three parts sociodemographic part, reproductive part and knowledge based. The data were collected by interviewed method. The data was entered using epi data (version 4.2) and export to SPSS version 25.00 for clearing and analysis and Logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with knowledge of obstetric danger signs. Using 95% CI variables with a p-value <0.05 were identified as statistically significant factors.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128913896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-31DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)106
A. Chouhan
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that causes irregular menstrual periods because monthly ovulation is not occurring and levels of androgens (male hormones) are elevated. It is an important cause of female infertility and a precursor for other critical conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type - 2 diabetes and endometrial cancer. It has both reproductive and metabolic effects. It is very difficult to diagnose PCOS during the first 2 years following menarche because normal pubertal changes can mimic symptoms of PCOS. These symptoms are anovulatory menstrual cycles, transient multi-follicular ovarian morphology, increased androgen effects and relative insulin resistance. Common clinical features of PCOS include irregular or heavy or no menstrual periods, excess facial and body hair, acne, pain in the pelvis, difficulty to get pregnant and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Diagnosis of PCOS is based on any two of the following three findings. They are no ovulation, high androgen levels and ovarian cysts. Cysts may be distinguishable by ultrasonography. PCOS treatment may involve lifestyle modifications such as weight reduction and regular exercise. Birth control pills help to improve the regularity of menstrual periods, excess hair growth and acne. Metformin and anti-androgens may also help. Other typical acne treatments and hair removal techniques may be used for the treatment of PCOS. Weight loss, clomiphene or metformin also helps to improve fertility. The month of September is considered as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month around the world. It helps to initiate a conversation about this under diagnosed medical condition. Women who have PCOS are at high risk for several serious complications, some of them can be life threatening complications. Early diagnosis and treatment helps to reduce the risk for many of the complications.
{"title":"Advance Research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)","authors":"A. Chouhan","doi":"10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)106","url":null,"abstract":"Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that causes irregular menstrual periods because monthly ovulation is not occurring and levels of androgens (male hormones) are elevated. It is an important cause of female infertility and a precursor for other critical conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type - 2 diabetes and endometrial cancer. It has both reproductive and metabolic effects. It is very difficult to diagnose PCOS during the first 2 years following menarche because normal pubertal changes can mimic symptoms of PCOS. These symptoms are anovulatory menstrual cycles, transient multi-follicular ovarian morphology, increased androgen effects and relative insulin resistance. Common clinical features of PCOS include irregular or heavy or no menstrual periods, excess facial and body hair, acne, pain in the pelvis, difficulty to get pregnant and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Diagnosis of PCOS is based on any two of the following three findings. They are no ovulation, high androgen levels and ovarian cysts. Cysts may be distinguishable by ultrasonography. PCOS treatment may involve lifestyle modifications such as weight reduction and regular exercise. Birth control pills help to improve the regularity of menstrual periods, excess hair growth and acne. Metformin and anti-androgens may also help. Other typical acne treatments and hair removal techniques may be used for the treatment of PCOS. Weight loss, clomiphene or metformin also helps to improve fertility. The month of September is considered as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month around the world. It helps to initiate a conversation about this under diagnosed medical condition. Women who have PCOS are at high risk for several serious complications, some of them can be life threatening complications. Early diagnosis and treatment helps to reduce the risk for many of the complications.","PeriodicalId":169897,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124964070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-30DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2022(1)104
Carrera-Hueso Fj
Background: Sex-dependent and advanced-age-related susceptibilities have been described as risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection in epidemiological studies carried out worldwide. Therefore, sex could be a determining factor in the development and outcome of the SARS-COV-2 infection, and its study may be useful for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at improving the prognosis of the disease. Aims: To study whether there are differences based on gender in the prognosis of SARS-COV-2 infection in hospitalized patients. Methods: Retrospective observational cohort study carried out in a Spanish hospital. The statistical analysis determined the differences in characteristics and clinical evolution of the infection segregated by gender.
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