Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of a Gender-Relevant Smoking Cessation Intervention among Women in Brazil: Findings from a Group Randomized Controlled Trial.
Background: There is scarcity of smoking cessation programs that take gender into account during its development, implementation, and evaluation. We evaluated the efficacy of a theory-based, culturally, and gender-relevant smoking cessation intervention delivered by Community Health Workers (CHWs) among Brazilian women that augments the smoking cessation program offered through the public health system (PHS). Materials and Methods: A total of 328 women current smokers (100% cigarette smokers) were recruited across 8 towns in a tobacco producing state in Brazil between 2014 and 2017. ⋯ Conclusions: A theory-based, culturally, and gender-relevant intervention, delivered by CHWs, can successfully promote smoking cessation among women. Clinical Trial Registration No. NCT03845413.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2022
ReviewA Scoping Review of Published Intimate Partner Violence Curricula for Medical Trainees.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects many, and health care has the potential to provide a safe space for individuals experiencing IPV. However, physicians cite lack of time and education as barriers. The aim of this study is to complete a review of published IPV curricula in medical school, residency training, and postresidency training. ⋯ There was great variation in the methods of assessing effectiveness of IPV curricula. Published IPV curricula are varied, without consistent validated tools for assessing efficacy. Future initiatives to establish a standard of competency for medical students regarding IPV, including a standard curriculum, may better ensure that physicians are capable of identifying and caring for individuals who have experienced IPV.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2022
Association of Prepregnancy Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders with Pregnancy Timing and Intention.
Background: Limited research exists on the association between substance use disorders (SUDs) and dimensions of pregnancy intention. This study sought to examine the independent relationships between prepregnancy substance use and SUDs with pregnancy timing and intentions. Materials and Methods: Secondary analysis of data from three prenatal care sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Michigan, 2016-2017. ⋯ After adjustment, any prepregnancy substance use was associated with a reduced likelihood of a well-timed (aPR 0.85; 95% CI: 0.77-0.93) and intended (aPR 0.80; 95% CI: 0.72-0.89) pregnancy; similarly, any SUD was associated with a reduced likelihood of a well-timed (aPR 0.66; 95% CI: 0.55-0.80) and intended (aPR 0.79; 95% CI: 0.67-0.93) pregnancy. Conclusions: Women with prepregnancy substance use or SUD have decreased prevalence of well-timed and intended pregnancies. Greater efforts are needed to address substance use and family planning in routine, well-woman, prenatal, and postpartum care.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2022
The Association Between Lifestyle and Abdominal Obesity Among Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Background: This study examined the association between sedentary behavior, sleep duration, breakfast skipping, and abdominal obesity among postmenopausal women in South Korea. Materials and Methods: A total of 7,270 postmenopausal women were included in this cross-sectional, secondary analysis study, using a nationally representative dataset from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. ⋯ There was no significant association between sedentary behavior and abdominal obesity. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate that special consideration should be given to behavior modification strategies to improve sleep duration and decrease breakfast skipping to decrease the risk of abdominal obesity in postmenopausal women.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2022
Observational StudySex and Gender Impact Mental and Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic: A European Countries Experience.
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic influences mental health drastically. Therefore, our aim was to investigate whether biological sex and gender-related factors are associated with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The International COVID-19 Awareness and Responses Evaluation Study is an international multiwave cross-sectional observational cohort study of public awareness, attitudes, and responses to public health policies (www.mbmc- cmcm.ca/covid19). ⋯ Conclusion: Sex and gender differences exist in the emotional responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially, within the female cohort, unemployment is negatively associated with mental health. Therefore, this study suggests more targeted psychological and social support for females during the pandemic.