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Expanding access to facility-based delivery services and improving the functionality of emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) are important strategies toward achieving a maternal mortality ratio of 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. In this study the researchers assess signal functions at designated facilities in Nepal, using Nepal Health Facility Survey data for 2015 and 2021. The functionality of basic and comprehensive EmONC sites was low, declining over the six-year period. Lack of progress may partly be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nepal needs to expand EmONC sites strategically, strengthen referral systems, improve service readiness, and periodically assess service quality.

In this study, the authors explored how menopausal symptom severity and self-compassion impact social well-being among 224 employed post-menopausal women aged 50-60. Participants completed the Menopause Rating Scale, Self-compassion Scale, and Social Well-Being Scale. Groups were categorized by symptom severity and self-compassion levels. Our results showed symptom severity significantly affected social well-being, while self-compassion influenced social coherence. However, no significant interaction was found between symptom severity and self-compassion on overall social well-being. The authors emphasize the social challenges faced by women with severe menopausal symptoms and suggests fostering self-compassion could enhance social support and acceptance during this stage of life.

Fluid intake is influenced by intention, attitude, beliefs, and environmental factors. In this study, we examined the beliefs regarding fluid intake among women aged 65 and older, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). We conducted qualitative research with 45 women in a nursing home in Turkey through semi-structured interviews. Our analysis revealed six themes and 21 subthemes related to fluid intake. Participants described fluid intake as beneficial and easy; however, they also mentioned barriers such as cost, health outcomes, pain, habits, and limitations. We found that doctors and family members were the main supporters, and the internet and media played a prominent role in decision-making. This study provides evidence that the Theory of Planned Behavior could be effective in explaining fluid consumption behaviors in older women. However, further research with larger samples and quantitative methods is needed to promote fluid intake.

We conducted this randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effects of game-based virtual reality (VR) applications on labor pain and childbirth satisfaction in 120 primiparous pregnant women. The intervention group received game-based VR intervention combined with non-pharmacological methods for managing labor pain, while the control group received routine care. In comparison to the control group, the intervention group had significantly lower pain levels (p < 0.001) and significantly higher childbirth satisfaction levels (p < 0.001). According to our findings, the use of game-based VR was associated with reduced labor pain and increased childbirth satisfaction, suggesting its potential as an innovative approach to improving maternal health outcomes globally.

Researchers investigating the psychological impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict indicate that women are at heightened risk of developing psychological disturbances compared to men. Thus, an in-depth examination of how psychological research address the mental health status and experiences of Ukrainian women during the current conflict is warranted. Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review on psychological research on Ukrainian women during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 7 articles were deemed eligible for inclusion and three primary research trajectories were identified: Women Caring for Women; Where War Destroys, Life Reemerges; Negotiations and Resistance. Overall, research on this topic is underdeveloped. Given the vulnerability of this population, further studies adopting a gender-sensitive approach are urgently needed. The identified research trajectories illuminate key themes investigated by the international scientific community, also offering insights into how researchers in the field of psychology engage with the extreme trauma of war and its intersection with feminine experiences.

This study was conducted with a total of 273 women who had at least one vaginal birth in order to examine women's perceptions of traumatic births and the factors affecting these perceptions. This is a descriptive and correlational study. Womens Traumatic Birth Perception Scale (TBPS) mean score was 59.92 ± 35.73(Min = 0; Max = 130). It was determined that factors such as previous pregnancy complications, telling about the last birth, fear of birth, use of painkillers during birth, episiotomy, fundal compression at birth, and length of stay at birth affected the TBPS score (p < 0.05). These variables accounted for 48% of the variance in traumatic birth experiences.

This study was conducted to determine the effects of the Human Caring Theory-based post-cesarean caring and pain management training on caring behaviors and caring outcomes. The sample consisted of 25 nurses, midwives and 208 women who had cesarean. Nurses and midwives were given training based on Human Caring Theory, which consisted of three sessions. Nurses and midwives caring behavior scores increased after the training. Midwives' self-rating scores, the rate of using a scale to assess pain and recording information on pain assessment increased. Caring satisfaction and perception of the caring behavior of women who had cesarean increased and their pain levels decreased.