Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2024
ReviewSelf-Management Interventions for Black Women at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Literature Review.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among Black women. When compared with their non-Hispanic White counterparts, Black women are about 50% more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure (BP). The disproportionate burden of CVD in Black women highlights the need for CVD prevention programs in this population. ⋯ Nine of the 12 papers reported statistically significant improvements on at least one CVD risk factor including weight loss, physical activity, BP control, waist circumference, and depression. Culturally tailored self-management interventions appear to be feasible with weak to moderately high evidence of efficacy for reducing CVD risk factors in Black women. Further research should focus on the influence that social determinants of health, including mental health, may have on self-management and CVD risk in this population.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2024
ReviewCounseling Women About Sexual Health Effects of Contraceptives.
Background: Choosing a contraceptive method is a pivotal decision for patients, whereas health care professionals (HCPs) face challenges in providing suitable recommendations. Adverse sexual effects often lead to dissatisfaction and discontinuation of contraceptives, underscoring the importance of thorough counseling and shared decision making between HCPs and patients. Objective: This article aims to investigate the relationship between contraceptive methods and female sexual function through a comprehensive review of available literature, emphasizing the importance of considering sexual health in contraceptive prescription and management. ⋯ Conclusion: Comprehensive understanding of the effects of contraceptives on female sexual function is crucial for both HCPs and patients. By integrating sexual health considerations into contraceptive surveillance, compliance can be improved, contraceptive efficacy optimized, and the risk of unwanted pregnancies minimized. This review underscores the significance of tailored counseling and shared decision making in contraceptive management, particularly for cisgender women.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2024
ReviewCounseling Women About Sexual Health Effects of Contraceptives.
Background: Choosing a contraceptive method is a pivotal decision for patients, whereas health care professionals (HCPs) face challenges in providing suitable recommendations. Adverse sexual effects often lead to dissatisfaction and discontinuation of contraceptives, underscoring the importance of thorough counseling and shared decision making between HCPs and patients. Objective: This article aims to investigate the relationship between contraceptive methods and female sexual function through a comprehensive review of available literature, emphasizing the importance of considering sexual health in contraceptive prescription and management. ⋯ Conclusion: Comprehensive understanding of the effects of contraceptives on female sexual function is crucial for both HCPs and patients. By integrating sexual health considerations into contraceptive surveillance, compliance can be improved, contraceptive efficacy optimized, and the risk of unwanted pregnancies minimized. This review underscores the significance of tailored counseling and shared decision making in contraceptive management, particularly for cisgender women.