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Background: With the increasing public awareness of health, TikTok and Bilibili have become the domain source of short-video platforms for health-related information. This study aims to investigate the quality and reliability of short videos about endometrial cancer on two platforms.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on TikTok and Bilibili to evaluate short videos related to endometrial cancer. The two platforms were searched using the term 'endometrial cancer' from 15:00 to 22:00 on 29 September 2025. The quality of related information was assessed by the Global Quality Score (GQS) and the modified DISCERN score (mDISCERN), and analyzed by descriptive statistics, inter-group comparison, and correlation analysis.

Results: 200 initial endometrial cancer-related videos were searched, and finally, 174 videos were included from TikTok and Bilibili. The GQS and mDISCERN scores of both platforms were low (median 2/5), and the median(Q1-Q3) duration of these videos was 80 s (46.50-144.50), and the duration of Bilibili videos was longer (111 s to 63 s, P < 0.001). The engagement with TikTok videos was relatively high (median likes: 1342 to 6, P < 0.001). Expert-uploaded videos were longer than those from other origins (median 109 s) and of better quality (median mDISCERN 3/5, P < 0.001). The quality component was positively associated with the duration of short videos(r = 0.42-0.46). The five major dimensions of health demonstrated "fragmented content and insufficient depth": the highest coverage rate of symptoms was 36.2%, while the lowest coverage rate of prevention was 3.5%; the coverage rates of etiology, diagnosis, and therapy were all below 20%.

Conclusions: Significant quality gaps exist in endometrial cancer videos. To enhance the structure and completeness of health information, professional participation should be strengthened in the future.

Objective: Dyslipidemia, characterized by abnormalities in lipid levels, significantly increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), particularly as its prevalence escalates with age, notably impacting postmenopausal women due to hormonal changes. Understanding the relationship between dyslipidemia and body composition, assessed through techniques like bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), is crucial for developing effective prevention and management strategies for cardiovascular disease and related metabolic disorders.This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of body composition on dyslipidemia in postmenopausal medical workers and inform prevention strategies.

Methods: A cross-sectional study included 207 postmenopausal medical workers undergoing hospital employee physical examinations between July and October 2023. Body composition was assessed using the Inbody720 analyser, and serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, and other physical examination results were recorded. The study analyzed the relationship between body composition and blood lipid levels.

Results: The prevalence of total dyslipidemia in postmenopausal healthcare workers was 46.4%. Participants with dyslipidemia exhibited significantly higher levels of uric acid, fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, BMI, body fat percentage, visceral fat area, body water, and minerals (p < 0.05). Conversely, skeletal muscle mass index was significantly lower in the dyslipidemia group (p = 0.000). Serum triglycerides (TG) showed a positive correlation with BMI(r = 0.377,p = 0.000), body fat percentage(r = 0.271,p = 0.000), skeletal muscle mass index(r = 0.254,p = 0.000), visceral fat area(r = 0.340,p = 0.000), total body water(r = 0.249,p = 0.000), and minerals(r = 0.231,p = 0.001) in postmenopausal medical workers. The binary logistic regression analysis revealedeach unit increase in body fat percentage, the odds of developing dyslipidemia increase by 77.1% (OR, 1.771, 95% CI,1.247-2.516). For each unit increase in total body water (TBW), the odds of developing dyslipidemia increase nearly sixfold (OR = 7.296,95% CI,2.068-25.740). Additionally, for each one-year increase in age, the odds of developing dyslipidemia increase by 5.8% (OR,1.058,95%CI,1.013-1.105).

Conclusion: Skeletal muscle mass index, body fat percentage visceral fat area, minerals, and total body water are strongly correlated with dyslipidemia and can serve as predictors. Our study indicates that body composition is closely related to dyslipidemia. Accordingly, body composition assessment can be introduced in health check-ups for early screening, and interventions involving exercise and diet can be implemented for at-risk populations, providing comprehensive support for the prevention and control of dyslipidemia.

Background: Incarcerated women face significantly elevated cervical cancer risks compared to the general population due to higher human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence, limited healthcare access, and socio-demographic vulnerabilities. Despite elevated risk, female inmates are substantially less likely to receive cervical screening. No studies examining cervical screening among incarcerated populations in Nordic countries have been identified.

Objective: To examine risk factors for cervical abnormalities, screening experiences, HPV vaccination status, barriers to screening participation, and symptoms among incarcerated women in Norway before and after a cervical screening campaign.

Methods: A repeated cross-sectional study was conducted in all three Norwegian prisons with women's wards using a researcher-developed questionnaire. Data were collected at baseline (January/February 2025, n = 77) and post-campaign (May/June 2025, n = 97). The campaign included informational materials, prison visits, and educational sessions. The questionnaire assessed demographics, risk factors, screening history, vaccination status, participation barriers, and symptoms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.

Results: Most respondents were aged 25-44 years, serving sentences under six months. High prevalence of risk factors was observed: tobacco/snus use (61.0%/53.9% at baseline) and multiple sexual partners (38.2% reported ≥ 5 partners). While 68.8% had prior cervical screening, only 19.6% received screening during incarceration. HPV vaccination rates were low (16.9%). Primary barriers included insufficient information (22.7% baseline, 33.8% post-campaign), fear of pain, previous trauma, and healthcare mistrust. Approximately one-third reported symptoms potentially indicating cervical abnormalities, most commonly persistent lower back pain (52% baseline, 65.6% post-campaign) and pelvic pain (36% baseline, 40.6% post-campaign). No statistically significant differences were observed between baseline and post-campaign responses.

Conclusions: Incarcerated Norwegian women exhibit multiple cervical cancer risk factors yet face substantial screening barriers during imprisonment. The campaign demonstrated limited impact on screening uptake, suggesting comprehensive sustained interventions are needed. Future strategies should address structural barriers, ensure adequate follow-up care, and explore self-sampling approaches to reduce health disparities in this vulnerable population.