Women, Volume 6, Issue 1

Sexual harassment remains a widespread issue in higher education, with serious consequences, especially for women within the university setting. In this research, we explored the mediating role of psychological distress in the link between sexual har...

Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) are commonly used by reproductive-aged women with overweight or obesity, but their metabolic effects remain understudied. This pilot study examined the feasibility of recruiting and retaining women with overw...

This study analyzes the evolution and spatial distribution of cervical cancer mortality. Furthermore, it develops a dynamic simulation model for estimating the evolution of the disease up to 2040. This manuscript details an ecological and retrospecti...

Eating disorders (EDs) disproportionately affect women and are associated with substantial morbidity, chronicity, and mortality. While established psychological models focus on the content of maladaptive cognitions related to body weight, shape, and...

Body dissatisfaction and eating disorder (ED) risk indicators can persist into later life but are less frequently assessed in routine care for older women. Among women aged 50 years and older, attendance on dietary care pathways in clinical settings...

Eating disorders are multifactorial mental health conditions that predominantly affect adolescent girls and young women and constitute a major public health concern due to their severe and often chronic impact on physical, psychological, and psychoso...

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the relationship between the level of physical activity and the severity of depressive symptoms in adult women, taking into account the mediating role of perceived stress and differences in this relationship...

This study aimed to assess maternal health profiles related to diet, pregnancy, and breastfeeding practices among 437 mothers with children under 24 months in a rural village in Madagascar, and to examine their association with maternal educational a...

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting about 190 million women of reproductive age worldwide. It represents a major health challenge due to its broad impact on physical, reproductive, and psychological well-being and is clinically...

Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of essential oils, is increasingly recognized as a complementary approach to women’s mental health, particularly during hormonally sensitive life stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopaus...

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which includes vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) and other bothersome genitourinary symptoms, affects over half of postmenopausal women and has a considerable impact on quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate...

Cervical cancer remains the main etiology of high morbidity and mortality among women in developing world despite the screening plans. In South Africa, screening policies are low. Attitude, knowledge, and practices (AKP) play a pivotal role in diagno...

African American (AA) women often experience earlier onset and more severe menopause symptoms, especially vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) like hot flashes, compared to other groups. However, limited research has examined the effectiveness and acceptability...

This study discusses the challenges encountered in breast cancer screening coverage in Brazil. The aim was to verify mammography coverage in Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out using data provided by the Ministry of Health verifying the f...

Despite the many benefits for both the mother and fetus of physical activity during pregnancy, only 12.7–37.8% of pregnant persons in the United States achieve the recommended 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. While many...

Mastectomy, while a life-saving intervention for breast cancer, often leads to profound psychological and emotional challenges for affected women. Feelings of loss altered body image, and anxiety about recurrence can significantly impact mental well-...

To improve shared decision-making about the potential risks and benefits of hormone therapy (HT), it is crucial to understand the joint effects of menopausal age and HT use on hypertension onset. This study examines the combined and individual effect...

Poor satisfaction with one’s body is associated with obesity and emotional eating (EmE), especially in women. To improve behavioral obesity treatments, this study aimed to identify the effects of targeting the mediators of the body satisfaction...

This study examined the consistency between clinical criteria, assigned priority level, and waiting time for elective hysterectomy, assessing whether higher priority translates into faster surgical access. We conducted a retrospective cohort study in...

Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as prematurity, low birth weight, stillbirth, and birth defects remain significant global health challenges. While many risk factors are known, APOs encompass a wide range of outcomes with diverse, sometimes poo...