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A cross-sectional study describing aspects of menstrual poverty was analyzed with 201 female lower-secondary students in Mexico. The 15.5% indicated having a lot of knowledge about menstruation before experiencing it, increasing to 36.5% once menstruation began. Nearly 80% expressed negative or erroneous ideas about menstruation. Adolescents whose mothers have a basic educational level or lack formal education are twice as likely to not have information at the time of menarche (OR = 2.08, 95% CI 1.00, 4.33). Promoting educational initiatives would help that new generations of adolescents can live a menstruation in a dignified, safe and positive way.

In this study, the author explores the significant role of traditional institutions called Tsuki in fostering the mental well-being of Ao-Naga women. This institution served as a platform for fostering emotional expression, social bonding, and collective support, which have historically contributed to the mental health and resilience of Ao-Naga women. The researcher highlights how these traditional practices provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and stability, which are crucial for mental well-being. By offering opportunities for women to engage in meaningful social interactions, share their life experiences, and receive communal support, Tsuki acts as a protective factor against stress and mental health challenges. The researcher uses a Participatory Observation method of study because this method allows the researcher to witness behaviours, practices, and interactions in their natural context. It also helps the researcher to provide a deep insight into the cultural and social norms that shape the behaviours and interactions within the community.

Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) are air pollutants that may cause serious adverse effects on the health status of pregnant women and their fetuses. In this study, researchers aimed to investigate the effect of an educational intervention using an extended parallel process model on the protective behaviors of pregnant women against BTEX. In this quasi-experimental study, 94 first-trimester pregnant women were recruited for the study. The intervention caused significant increases in mean scores of perceived susceptibility, severity, response efficacy, and self-efficacy. The researchers found the effectiveness of educational intervention on protective behaviors to reduce exposure to BTEX air pollutants.

In this research, the authors aim to scrutinize the efficacy of glove changing as a strategy to diminish complications arising from cesarean deliveries in Vietnam. 629 expectant women were randomized into either the standard care group or the glove change group. The latter group adhered to an intra-operative protocol of glove replacement prior to abdominal closure during cesarean section, whereas the former group did not. Data pertaining to wound-related complications and surgical site infections were amassed and analyzed utilizing Stata 16.0. We detected a significant decrease in wound-related complications and surgical site infections in the glove change group. As a result, we advocates for the adoption of this strategy during cesarean section procedures, in conjunction with other interventions, to improve physical and mental health outcomes in women post-cesarean section.

In the current study, the authors aimed to investigate the post-traumatic growth (PTG) among infertile women who experience conflicts with their spouses, and the role of personal coping strategies in mitigating such influences. A total of 267 infertile female patients were recruited from a reproductive medical center in China. OLS regressions with moderation effects of coping strategies were conducted. Our results showed that coping strategies had the main influence on infertile women's PTG, and minimizing and avoiding marital conflicts had a particularly negative effect on PTG when infertile women adopted greater maladaptive coping strategies. Possible practical implications, such as improving infertile women's coping strategies were discussed.

The authors investigated the longitudinal associations of fear of falling (FOF) with grip strength and depressive symptoms. We also examined whether the longitudinal relationships are gendered. Data were obtained from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging from 2006 to 2018. A total of 6447 respondents from individuals aged 65 years or older (23,002 person-waves) were included. To account for the unobserved confounders, we estimated individual fixed effects (FE) regression models. Our results indicated that FOF is associated with grip strength and depressive symptoms. Older adults with fear of falling tend to have lower grip strength and great depressive symptoms. In gender-specific analyses, men with FOF are more likely to have lower grip strength and experience more depressive symptoms, while women with FOF are only more likely to present the latter. The authors of this study reveal the importance of managing FOF, which will help older adults age more healthily.

The tendency of psychological depression among social workers is increasingly evident and has become a significant public health concern. We explore the associations between work-family conflict (WFC), role clarity, social support, and psychological depression, with a sample of 944 Chinese female social workers. Our results show that WFC has a significant positive influence on the psychological depression experienced by female social workers, particularly among those who are unmarried. Role clarity serves as a partial mediator between WFC and psychological depression, while social support acts as a positive moderator in mitigating the impact of WFC on psychological depression. Our findings offer both theoretical insights and practical guidance for effectively addressing WFC and psychological depression among female social workers.

Little is known regarding the protective factors against suicide and violence against women in Muslim majority countries. The authors of this study aim to address this gap. Women with lived experience of suicide and violence (N = 51), and mental health providers in Azerbaijan participated in either in-depth qualitative interviews or focus groups. We used a mixed-methods design in this study. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analyses were conducted. Conventional content analysis was used for qualitative data. Psychological support, psychoeducation, providing women with financial opportunities and changing cultural values regarding gender norms were identified as the strongest protective factors against suicide and violence against women. Our findings point to culturally relevant protective factors that can inform prevention and intervention efforts to mitigate risk of suicide and violence against women in Azerbaijan and Muslim majority countries with shared values and cultural norms.

We presented the results on the efficacy of paroxetine in postpartum women with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in current study. We included data on 33 patients to our study retrospectively. The patients were evaluated using the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition, the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale, the Hamilton Depression rating Scale (HAM-D) and the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A). The patients had significant improvement in both HAM-D and HAM-A scores following paroxetine treatment for 8 wk. The response and remission rates were 78.8 and 63.6%, respectively. Both rates were significantly higher the subgroup of patients without comorbid depression compared to patients with comorbid depression. Based on the findings of the present study, we suggest that paroxetine may be beneficial for in postpartum women with GAD.

This study seeks to use a data science approach to explore the social impact of the CampusCup program on the attitudes about menstruation by analyzing differences between students who participate in CampusCup and those who do. The study found a statistically significant difference in attitudes about menstruation among individuals who participated in the CampusCup program and those who do not use menstrual cups. This study also found that in addition to menstrual cup usage, functionality appreciation, knowledge about menstrual health, and perceived university support for menstruators are all significant factors in the prediction of attitudes about menstruation.