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The mental health of refugee women is often affected by ... to examine risk factors associated with self-reported mental health symptoms among clinic-attending Syrian refugee women...
Despite the high prevalence of mental health issues among young mothers, their subsequent needs for mental health care support does not correlate with their ... , was to describe their experiences of using mental
One of the major issues that immigrants, especially Afghan women face, is their self-care disability. This will cause problems in their mental health and quality of life. The aim of ... life skills training based...
The perinatal period has been identified as a period of vulnerability for various disorders (particularly anxiety and depressive disorders), which have been associated with negative outcomes for both mother and i...
This study aimed to describe patient experiences and attitudes about the role of the mental health professional as it relates to pursuing gender...
Mental health problems are the major cause of disability ... are the individuals most affected. The World Health Organization points out that violence against women is the leading cause of mental health problems....
Substance use and mental distress are known barriers to HIV care ... Less is known about access and utilization of mental health and substance use care among trans women and the relationship between unmet behavio...
Globally, teenage pregnancy is among the most social problems, affecting 21 million adolescents aged 15–19. Due to the increased responsibility of prenatal and postnatal care for their infants without support, pr...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health threat which causes injury and acute and chronic physical and mental health problems. In India, a high percentage ... examine the association between...
Mental illness and somatic symptoms are common causes ... education and person-centered individual support in primary health care (PHC) on mental health and quality of life for women in...
This study focuses on factors that may disproportionately affect female veterans’ mental health, compared to men, and is part ... of a larger study assessing the prevalence of mental health disorders and treatmen...
Maternal mental health care is a neglected area in low ... as South Africa, where maternal and child health care priorities are focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality and promoting infant physical health
Climacteric changes in women are associated with an increased probability of psychological symptoms. Identifying the relationship between adjustment to this period and mental health helps to plan for middle-aged ...
The purpose of this study is to examine the frequency of “period poverty,” or not being able to afford sanitary products, among university students, and associations with poor mental health.
Impaired health due to stress is a common cause ... is a common cause for visits to primary health care (PHC) and may influence work- ... study was to investigate prognostic factors for future mental, physical an...
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Eight (8) advocates for decent work and improved economic outcomes for all. However, internal migrant workers in Ghana, especially female head porters, c...
There is a paucity of information regarding the mental health of midwives working in Ontario, Canada. Many studies have investigated midwives’ mental health around the world, but little is known ... Ontario contr...
The intersection between poverty and mental health is clear. Period poverty, understood as ... in high-income countries and its association with mental health. The purpose of this study is to...
Infertility is associated with mental health disorders in women, even if a successful ... However, the link between social determinants of health (SDoH) and mental health in women with infertility is not well ......
Low-income urban working mothers face many challenges in their domestic, environmental, and working conditions that may affect their mental health. In India, a high prevalence of mental health disorders has been ...
Research on the relationship between women's social roles and mental health has been equivocal. Although a greater number of roles often protect mental health, certain combinations can lead to strain. ... affects...
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National estimates of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) and serious mental illness (SMI) among delivering women over time, as well as associated outcomes and costs, are lacking. The prevalence of per...
The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health ...
The conflict-ridden context of eastern Congo has set the scene for grueling human rights violations, with sexual violence as one of the ‘weapons of war’. Currently, sexual violence continues, with a considerable ...
Mental health problems rank among the leading causes of ... violence and adverse life events influence adolescents’ mental health in urban poor settings. This study examines...
The effect of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of pregnant women is of particular concern, given potential effects on physical health, family functioning, and child development.
We examined the feasibility of providing web-based mental health services, including synchronous internet video conferencing of...
Mental disorders are associated with dietary fatty acids ... (GRS) and dietary fat quality indices on mental health.
This study explores a series of processes in which marriage immigrant women achieve positive mental health status after experiencing various marriage- and migrant ... marriage immigrant women face greater barrier...
Young women are encouraged to consume more fruit and less fast food in order to ameliorate depression. Programs that target young women’s mental health should consider addressing their nutritional needs, through....
Physical activity is prescribed as a component of primary management for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This study investigates the association between physical activity and mental health as well as the exerci...
Latin America has among the highest rates of intimate partner violence. While there is increasing evidence that intimate partner violence is associated with mental health problems, there is little such research f...
VAW, particularly physical violence, was a common experience in the study area. Sociocultural traditions such as dowry, child marriages and son preference were identifiable triggers for VAW, causing significant p...
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...
We examined the relationships among experiences of interpersonal violence, mental health, and sexual identity in a national sample...
Women involved in both street-level and off-street sex work face disproportionate health and social inequities compared to the general ... remains a gap in evidence regarding the broader health issues faced by th...
Epidemiological research suggests an interrelationship between mental health problems and the (re)occurrence of intimate ... , little is known about the impact of mental health treatments on IPV victimization or ...
Marriage is considered beneficial for mental health when stable and of high quality. Yet ... to investigate the association between early marriage and mental disorder, defined by outpatient mental healthcare (OPM...
Women’s education has a positive significant impact on women’s empowerment and mental health. Violence has a positive significant impact on mental disorder, while it has a negative impact ... more empowered the w...
Young mothers face mental health challenges during and after pregnancy including increased ... to examine young women’s perceptions of their mental health and wellbeing during and after pregnancy to...
Immigrant women face greater barriers to health care, especially mental health care, than non-immigrant women. However, ... cultural and economic factors, which impact both mental health and access to care. In th...
Poor mental health in the perinatal period can impact negatively...
The findings indicate that female fish traders in Zambia are at risk of multiple and ongoing traumatic events and daily stressors, severe mental health symptoms (including western conceptualizations of disorders ...
International literature reveals that single mothers experience increased levels of chronic stress, which is mainly due to economic hardship and reduced levels of social support. Eventually this leads to psycholo...
We used data from a double-blind controlled trial (PRECONCEPT) in which 5011 Vietnamese women were randomized to receive weekly supplements containing either a) multiple micronutrients (MM) b) iron and folic a...
Findings revealed that pregnant adolescents face four major areas of challenges, including depression, anxiety and stress around the pregnancy, denial of the pregnancy, lack of basic needs provisions and care, an...
Worldwide, intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a pressing and prevalent public health problem. Existing research has found close associations between IPV and perinatal mental health, yet little is...
When comparing data reported before the pandemic to data collected 3–6 months into the pandemic, women with fibromyalgia reported a general worsening of their pain and pain-related symptoms. During the pandemi...
The recent mental health care reforms in Mexico call for the ... particularly women, since they are the main health service users. This study explores the barriers to mental health care perceived by a group of wo...
The higher use of analgesics among midlife women in 2016–2017 is in line with global findings and could be due to increased availability in Sweden of over the counter medicines. The impact of mental stress on ana...
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