2026 September - 21 articles
Older women often face barriers to sustained participation in physical activity (PA) while understanding the acute psychological effects of exercise may support their long-term adherence in PA. The aim of this study was to examine acute changes in mo...
The health sector needs to provide a comprehensive evidence-based response to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Violence against women and girls (VAWG) and GBV are one of the most prevalent forms of violence and has sexual reproductive health...
Psychological distress disproportionately affects women in South Africa, especially those living with or impacted by HIV. Stigma, structural barriers, and gaps in service provision limit access to appropriate care. This qualitative study explored the...
Black neurodiverse women with postsecondary education occupy an underexamined intersection of race, gender, and neurodiversity, yet little research has examined their access to affirming community support. This survey study (N = 53) examines communit...
Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition whose symptoms extend beyond pelvic pain to include fatigue, gastrointestinal and urinary complaints, menstrual irregularities, and reduced work capacity. These symptoms are typically framed...
This study examined the effects of an eight-week core strengthening exercise program on menstrual pain, menstrual symptoms, and quality of life in sedentary female university students with self-reported primary dysmenorrhea. Sixty female students (ag...
Background: Pregnancy is a period of major brain adaptation, involving structural and functional changes that help women adjust to motherhood and support caregiving. Objective: To review current evidence on neuroplasticity during pregnancy and the po...
Mothers of preterm infants (PT; <37 weeks gestational age) face economic barriers to mother’s own milk (MOM) provision, including lack of paid maternity leave and unpaid workload that may prevent sustained MOM provision. The objective of thi...
Gestational hypertension (GH) imposes physiological and psychosocial burdens that reduce maternal well-being. Health literacy (HL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are important factors influencing self-care and perceived health. This study...
This systematic review explores the multifaceted factors influencing African Australian migrant women’s decisions to remain in family violence relationships. It critically examines how existing service frameworks marginalise women who stay and...
The widespread adoption of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has profoundly transformed the management of infertility and established IVF as the most effective assisted reproductive technology for many clinical indications. Nevertheless, intrauterine inse...
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder characterized by the functional engraftment of endometrial-like stroma and glands outside the uterine cavity, encompassing a heterogeneous phenotypic spectrum that ranges from deep...
Lipedema is a chronic disorder characterized by the abnormal and disproportionate accumulation of painful subcutaneous adipose fat, primarily affecting the lower limbs and occurring almost exclusively in women. The aim of this controlled cross-sectio...
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease affecting about 10% of reproductive age women, with a significant impact on socio-economic sphere and quality of life. It is a multifactorial phenomenon, in which genetic predisposition, immunologic ma...
This study aims to assess the impact of an 8-week multidisciplinary intervention on the physical and psychosocial health in active women over 55 years old, paying attention to the need of supervision. Eighty-one women were assessed for pelvic floor s...
Perimenopause is a complex, multidimensional biopsychosocial transition characterized by endocrine fluctuations that interact with psychological vulnerabilities, sleep disturbances, and physical symptoms, significantly impacting women’s health-...
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is a prevalent and complex endocrine disorder, often underdiagnosed due to its heterogeneous clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria. Lifestyle interventions, including dietary modifications and p...
Spirituality and religiosity are increasingly recognized as important factors influencing mental health, particularly among women exposed to diverse vulnerabilities such as interpersonal violence, trauma, HIV infection, homelessness, and socioeconomi...
Physical activity (PA) participation among university women is influenced by behavioural, psychosocial, and contextual factors. This study aimed to identify hierarchical profiles associated with PA participation using exploratory segmentation methods...
Toxoplasmosis remains one of the most common parasitic infections affecting humans, with significant implications for pregnancy and fetal health. Maternal primary infection during gestation can result in transplacental transmission of Toxoplasma gond...
Menopause marks a complex biopsychosocial transition defined by the permanent cessation of menstruation resulting from the loss of ovarian follicular activity. South Asian women tend to experience menopause earlier (45–47 years) than North Amer...
