Research article
Frequency and predictors of anxiety and depression among pregnant women attending tertiary healthcare institutes of Quetta City, Pakistan
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:51
Published on: 25 July 2017
Women's mental and emotional health
Section edited by Jane Fisher
This section considers studies regarding all aspects of womens mental and emotional health, including body image, depression, anxiety, and all other aspects of mental and emotional wellbeing in women.
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Anxiety and depression (A&D) are commonly reported among pregnant women from all over the world; however, there is a paucity of workable data from the developing countries including Pakistan. The current study... -
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Anxiety and depression among infertile women: a cross-sectional survey from Hungary
Infertility is often associated with a chronic state of stress which may manifest itself in anxiety-related and depressive symptoms. The aim of our study is to assess the psychological state of women with and ...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:48
Published on: 24 July 2017
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Research article
Impact of preconceptional micronutrient supplementation on maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum: results from a randomized controlled trial in Vietnam
Micronutrient malnutrition has been associated with maternal depressive symptoms (MDS), but little is known about the effects of preconceptional micronutrient supplementation. This paper examined the effects o...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:44
Published on: 17 June 2017
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Research article
Experiences with VHA care: a qualitative study of U.S. women veterans with self-reported trauma histories
Women veterans in the United States, particularly those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of military sexual assault, have unique health care needs, but their minority status in the US Vet...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:38
Published on: 30 May 2017
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Research article
Making connections across silos: intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use
Untold numbers of women worldwide are survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) with a substantial number of these experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Despite the complex int...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:29
Published on: 12 April 2017
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Research article
Meanings of abortion in context: accounts of abortion in the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis and an abortion can each be pivotal moments in a woman’s life. Research on abortion and breast cancer deals predominantly with women diagnosed during pregnancy who might be advised to...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:26
Published on: 5 April 2017
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Research article
The Swedish translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Cervical Dysplasia (FACIT-CD): linguistic validity and reliability of the Swedish version
Cervical dysplasia is a precancerous condition, which has been shown to create anxiety in women. To be able to investigate these women’s health-related quality of life, a disease-specific instrument is require...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:24
Published on: 4 April 2017
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Research article
Sex hormone binding globulin as a valuable biochemical marker in predicting gestational diabetes mellitus
Circulating Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels are inversely associated with insulin resistance. This study was conducted to compare maternal serum SHBG level between pregnant women with normal glucose...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:18
Published on: 9 March 2017
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Research article
“Life at the River is a Living Hell:” a qualitative study of trauma, mental health, substance use and HIV risk behavior among female fish traders from the Kafue Flatlands in Zambia
In Western settings, the relationship between trauma history, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use, and HIV risk behavior, is well established. Although female fish traders in Zambia are affected by HI...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:15
Published on: 7 March 2017
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Research article
Burden, screening, and treatment of depressive and anxious symptoms among women referred to cardiac rehabilitation: a prospective study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women. Women with CVD experience a greater burden of psychosocial distress than men, and practice guidelines promote s...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:11
Published on: 7 February 2017
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Research article
Binge eating is associated with trait anxiety in Korean adolescent girls: a cross sectional study
Binge eating occurs more frequently in women than in men, and is known to be related to psychological factors such as stress, depression, and anxiety. This study examined the relationship between binge eating ...
BMC Women's Health 2017 17:8
Published on: 21 January 2017
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Research article
Vision-related quality of life and psychological status in Chinese women with Sjogren’s syndrome dry eye: a case-control study
Sjogren’s syndrome dry eye (SSDE) mainly affects middle-aged women and can negatively affect women’s psychological and social functioning. However, little is known about the correlation between vision-related ...
BMC Women's Health 2016 16:75
Published on: 12 December 2016
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Debate
Assessing the feasibility of a web-based domestic violence intervention using chronic disease frameworks: reducing the burden of ‘treatment’ and promoting capacity for action in women abused by a partner
Domestic violence shares many features with chronic disease, including ongoing physical and mental health problems and eroded self-efficacy. Given the challenges around help-seeking for women experiencing dome...
BMC Women's Health 2016 16:73
Published on: 24 November 2016
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Research article
Antenatal psychosocial risk status and Australian women’s use of primary care and specialist mental health services in the year after birth: a prospective study
Poor mental health in the perinatal period can impact negatively on women, their infants and families. Australian State and Territory governments are investing in routine psychosocial assessment and depression...
BMC Women's Health 2016 16:69
Published on: 25 October 2016
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Research article
Exploring “psychic transparency” during pregnancy: a mixed-methods approach
Psychic transparency is described as a psychic crisis occurring during pregnancy. The objective was to test if it was clinically detectable.
BMC Women's Health 2016 16:55
Published on: 12 August 2016
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Research article
Determinants of intimate partner violence during pregnancy among married women in Abay Chomen district, Western Ethiopia: a community based cross sectional study
Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is the most common form of violence that harms the health of women and the fetus but practiced commonly in developing countries. There is scarcity of information rega...
BMC Women's Health 2016 16:16
Published on: 10 March 2016
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Research article
Depression, social support and associated factors among women living in rural China: a cross-sectional study
Few studies have focused on depression and social support in Eastern populations, especially women in rural China. Our research investigated depression among women in rural China, and studied the relationships...
BMC Women's Health 2015 15:28
Published on: 21 March 2015
