Efficacy and safety of acupuncture as a non-pharmacological intervention for managing hypertension in pregnancy: A systematic review [0.03%]
Winda Maolinda,Johari D Makajil,Helen B Lasimbang et al.
Winda Maolinda et al.
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy remain a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally, affecting approximately 5-10% of pregnancies according to WHO estimates. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy an...
Improving obstetric fistula care in Africa: A scoping review of key components of repair programs [0.03%]
Jodie L Bigalky,April L Mackey,Shekinah C Okwuosah et al.
Jodie L Bigalky et al.
Obstetric fistula is a preventable childbirth injury caused by prolonged labor without timely care, primarily affecting women in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in incontinence, stigma, and social and economic consequences. While surgical rep...
Association between socio-economic factors and female suicide in China: Evidence from world development indicators [0.03%]
Jiejing Yang,Mohd Anuar Bin Arshad,Imoleayo Oritse-Tsemaye Daramola et al.
Jiejing Yang et al.
The present study examined the relationship between socioeconomic variables and female suicide in China from 2000 to 2022. The objective of the study was to assess how labor market conditions, educational attainment, income inequality, and ...
"Infertility is mostly for women": University students' knowledge and perceptions of risk factors associated with infertility in Ghana [0.03%]
Rosemond A Hiadzi,Godwin B Akrong
Rosemond A Hiadzi
Understanding knowledge and perceptions of infertility risk factors is crucial for promoting fertility preservation. While prior studies have explored infertility awareness among university students based on gender, limited research examine...
The association between sexual activity frequency and depression: The moderating role of physical activity [0.03%]
Guoji Qin,Yan Gong
Guoji Qin
This study utilizes data from 12,308 adults aged 20 to 59 in the NHANES from 2007 to 2016 to investigate the relationship between sexual activity frequency, physical activity, and depression. Additionally, it examines whether physical activ...
Effects of acupuncture on improving hormonal and metabolic biochemical characteristics in polycystic ovary syndrome [0.03%]
Chao Shao,Weihua Li,Jing Liang
Chao Shao
We investigated the effects of electroacupuncture on hormonal and metabolic characteristics in women with obesity-related polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this randomized controlled study, 120 patients were assigned to either an electro...
Randomized Controlled Trial
African journal of reproductive health. 2026 Mar 16;30(5):84-95. DOI:10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i5.9 2026
Personal factors influencing unplanned teenage pregnancy among high school learners at Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province [0.03%]
Ntiyiso V Khosa,Augustine K Tugli,Tobias J Mokwena et al.
Ntiyiso V Khosa et al.
Teenage pregnancy is a significant psychosocial issue in both developed and developing countries, including South Africa, leading to poor academic performance and school dropout rates. The study aimed to determine personal factors that infl...
Clinical characteristics and referral outcomes of Chinese women with primary postpartum hemorrhage: A single-center retrospective study [0.03%]
Mingfang Yang,Yan Zhang,Yuanyuan Wang et al.
Mingfang Yang et al.
This study investigated the clinical characteristics and referral outcomes of primary postpartum hemorrhage cases. All the postpartum hemorrhage referral cases were analyzed and divided into two groups based on blood loss: < 2500 ml and ≥ ...
Exploring healthcare professionals' experiences and opinions on male involvement in family planning in Lubombo, Eswatini: A qualitative study [0.03%]
Katherine Makris,Busisiwe P Tsabedze,Nina Putnis
Katherine Makris
Family planning enables individuals and couples to choose if and when to have children, limiting the health risks associated with early childbearing, close birth spacing and unwanted pregnancies. Male partners are increasingly seen as an op...
Exploring the role of serum interleukins in postoperative recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse: Development and validation of a predictive model [0.03%]
Guixiong Chen,Minxia Yin,Kangling Wang
Guixiong Chen
To explore the correlation between serum interleukins and postoperative recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Additionally, a predictive model incorporating both clinical parameters and inflammatory markers was developed to support ind...