Volume 15, issue 1, December 2015
122 articles in this issue
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Erratum to: Treatment of Provoked Vulvodynia in a Swedish cohort using desensitization exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy
Authors
- Suzanne Lindström
- Linda J. Kvist
- Content type: Erratum
- Open Access
- Published: 23 December 2015
- Article: 121
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Women’s approval of domestic physical violence against wives: analysis of the Ghana demographic and health survey
Authors
- David Teye Doku
- Kwaku Oppong Asante
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 December 2015
- Article: 120
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Retrospective observation of mental disorders during postpartum period: Results from the Singapore mental health study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Vathsala Sagayadevan
- Siau Pheng Lee
- Mythily Subramaniam
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 December 2015
- Article: 119
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Cytological evaluation of breast lesions in symptomatic patients presenting to Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya: a retrospective study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Ken Munene Nkonge
- Emily Adhiambo Rogena
- Dennis Karani Nkonge
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2015
- Article: 118
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Current knowledge, attitude, and patterns of oral contraceptives utilization among women in Jordan
Authors
- Sanaa K. Bardaweel
- Amal A. Akour
- Maria-Vanessa Z. Kilani
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 December 2015
- Article: 117
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Correlates of gender characteristics, health and empowerment of women in Ethiopia
Authors
- Yishak Abraham Lailulo
- A Sathiya Susuman
- Renette Blignaut
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 07 December 2015
- Article: 116
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Supplementation of standard antibiotic therapy with oral probiotics for bacterial vaginosis and aerobic vaginitis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Piotr B. Heczko
- Anna Tomusiak
- Magdalena Strus
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 03 December 2015
- Article: 115
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Fine needle aspiration cytology of lymph nodes in breast cancer follow-up is a feasible alternative to watchful waiting and to histology
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Matthias Hammon
- Peter Dankerl
- Evelyn Wenkel
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 03 December 2015
- Article: 114
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Effectiveness of a low dose testosterone undecanoate to improve sexual function in postmenopausal women
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Reuthairat Tungmunsakulchai
- Sukanya Chaikittisilpa
- Nimit Taechakraichana
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 December 2015
- Article: 113
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Expectations and satisfaction with antenatal care among pregnant women with a focus on vulnerable groups: a descriptive study in Ghent
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Anna Galle
- An-Sofie Van Parys
- Ines Keygnaert
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 December 2015
- Article: 112
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Health-related quality of life in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a qualitative study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Seyed Abdolvahab Taghavi
- Fatemeh Bazarganipour
- Nazafarin Hosseini
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 November 2015
- Article: 111
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The contribution of online content to the promotion and normalisation of female genital cosmetic surgery: a systematic review of the literature
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Hayley Mowat
- Karalyn McDonald
- Maggie Kirkman
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 November 2015
- Article: 110
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Group psychological intervention for postnatal depression: a nested qualitative study with British South Asian women
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Yumna Masood
- Karina Lovell
- Nusrat Husain
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 November 2015
- Article: 109
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Treatment of Provoked Vulvodynia in a Swedish cohort using desensitization exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy
Authors
- Suzanne Lindström
- Linda J. Kvist
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 November 2015
- Article: 108
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Living with constant leaking of urine and odour: thematic analysis of socio-cultural experiences of women affected by obstetric fistula in rural Tanzania
Authors
- Lilian T. Mselle
- Thecla W. Kohi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 November 2015
- Article: 107
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Perception and satisfaction of cervical cancer screening by Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) at Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco: a population-based cross-sectional study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Farida Selmouni
- Ahmed Zidouh
- Karima El Rhazi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 November 2015
- Article: 106
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Developing a gender-based approach to chronic conditions and women’s health: a qualitative investigation of community-dwelling women and service provider perspectives
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Michelle DiGiacomo
- Anna Green
- Patricia M. Davidson
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 November 2015
- Article: 105
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Use of HIV counseling and testing and family planning services among postpartum women in Kenya: a multicentre, non-randomised trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- James Kimani
- Charlotte E Warren
- Ian Askew
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 13 November 2015
- Article: 104
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The HysNiche trial: hysteroscopic resection of uterine caesarean scar defect (niche) in patients with abnormal bleeding, a randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 21)
- A. J. M. W. Vervoort
- L. F. Van der Voet
- J. A. F. Huirne
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 12 November 2015
- Article: 103
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The effect of abortion on having and achieving aspirational one-year plans
Authors
- Ushma D. Upadhyay
- M. Antonia Biggs
- Diana Greene Foster
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 11 November 2015
- Article: 102
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Validation of a risk prediction tool for coronary heart disease in middle-aged women
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Katerina M. De Vito
- Heather J. Baer
- Graham A. Colditz
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 10 November 2015
- Article: 101
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Mapping the role of structural and interpersonal violence in the lives of women: implications for public health interventions and policy
Authors
- Stephanie Rose Montesanti
- Wilfreda E. Thurston
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 11 November 2015
- Article: 100
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The costs of offering HPV-testing on self-taken samples to non-attendees of cervical screening in Finland
Authors
- Anni Virtanen
- Ahti Anttila
- Pekka Nieminen
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 05 November 2015
- Article: 99
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Cross-sectional and longitudinal risk of physical impairment in a cohort of postmenopausal women who experience physical and verbal abuse
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- M. Brad Cannell
- Julie C. Weitlauf
- Todd M. Manini
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 11 November 2015
- Article: 98
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“Every method seems to have its problems”- Perspectives on side effects of hormonal contraceptives in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Joy J. Chebet
- Shannon A. McMahon
- Peter J. Winch
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 03 November 2015
- Article: 97
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Correlates of intimate partner violence against women during a time of rapid social transition in Rwanda: analysis of the 2005 and 2010 demographic and health surveys
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Dana R. Thomson
- Assiatou B. Bah
- Leon Mutesa
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 October 2015
- Article: 96
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Are women with complications of an incomplete abortion more likely to be HIV infected than women without complications?
Authors
- Carolyn Othieno
- Joseph B. Babigumira
- Barbra Richardson
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 October 2015
- Article: 95
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Twenty years and still counting: including women as participants and studying sex and gender in biomedical research
Authors
- Carolyn M. Mazure
- Daniel P. Jones
- Content type: Debate
- Open Access
- Published: 26 October 2015
- Article: 94
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The role of structural and interpersonal violence in the lives of women: a conceptual shift in prevention of gender-based violence
Authors
- Stephanie Rose Montesanti
- Content type: Editorial
- Open Access
- Published: 26 October 2015
- Article: 93
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The relationship of social support concept and repeat mammography among Iranian women
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Fariba Farhadifar
- Parvaneh Taymoori
- Shamsy Zarea
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 October 2015
- Article: 92
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Emotional suppression and depressive symptoms in women newly diagnosed with early breast cancer
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Lingyan Li
- Yanjie Yang
- Xiongzhao Zhu
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 October 2015
- Article: 91
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Perspectives on cervical cancer screening among educated Muslim women in Dubai (the UAE): a qualitative study
Authors
- Sarah Khan
- Gillian Woolhead
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 October 2015
- Article: 90
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"You can't always get what you want": from doctrine to practicability of study designs for clinical investigation in endometriosis
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Paolo Vercellini
- Edgardo Somigliana
- Silvano Milani
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 22 October 2015
- Article: 89
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Autoethnography and severe perineal trauma—an unexpected journey from disembodiment to embodiment
Authors
- Holly S. Priddis
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 October 2015
- Article: 88
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Sexual and reproductive health services for women with disability: a qualitative study with service providers in the Philippines
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Kira Lee
- Alexandra Devine
- Cathy Vaughan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 October 2015
- Article: 87
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Regional differences in unmet need for contraception in Kenya: insights from survey data
Authors
- Sam W. Wafula
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 October 2015
- Article: 86
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“I need to terminate this pregnancy even if it will take my life”: a qualitative study of the effect of being denied legal abortion on women’s lives in Nepal
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Mahesh Puri
- Divya Vohra
- Diana Greene Foster
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 October 2015
- Article: 85
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Assessment of knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among high school girls in Western Ethiopia
Authors
- Shivaleela P. Upashe
- Tesfalidet Tekelab
- Jalane Mekonnen
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 October 2015
- Article: 84
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High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among women of child-bearing age in Lahore Pakistan, associating with lack of sun exposure and illiteracy
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Kashaf Junaid
- Abdul Rehman
- Adrian R. Martineau
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 12 October 2015
- Article: 83
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Motivations and barriers to cervical cancer screening among HIV infected women in HIV care: a qualitative study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Agnes Bukirwa
- Joan N. Mutyoba
- Rhoda K. Wanyenze
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 12 October 2015
- Article: 82
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Preinvasive and invasive disease in women with cytological diagnosis of high-grade lesion and high-grade lesion cannot exclude microinvasion
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Nina de Siqueira Kuperman
- Fábio Bastos Russomano
- Saint Clair dos Santos Gomes Jr
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 October 2015
- Article: 81
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Analysis of the usage of continence pads and help-seeking behavior of women with stress urinary incontinence in Poland
Authors
- Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska
- Dariusz Wydra
- Jerzy Smutek
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 September 2015
- Article: 80
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Prevalence of sexual coercion and its association with unwanted pregnancies among young pregnant females in Kampala, Uganda: a facility based cross-sectional study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Suzan Tusiime
- Geofrey Musinguzi
- Noah Kiwanuka
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 September 2015
- Article: 79
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Patterns of domestic violence and alcohol consumption among women and the effectiveness of a brief intervention in a household setting: a protocol study
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Carla Ferreira de Paula Gebara
- Cleusa Pinheiro Ferri
- Ana Regina Noto
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 24 September 2015
- Article: 78
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Factors associated with maternal anaemia among pregnant women in Dhaka city
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Hasina Akhter Chowdhury
- Kazi Rumana Ahmed
- Md. Shahjahan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 22 September 2015
- Article: 77
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Management of abortion complications at a rural hospital in Uganda: a quality assessment by a partially completed criterion-based audit
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Natja Mellerup
- Bjarke L. Sørensen
- Martin Rudnicki
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 20 September 2015
- Article: 76
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Socio-economic and cultural vulnerabilities to cervical cancer and challenges faced by patients attending care at Tikur Anbessa Hospital: a cross sectional and qualitative study
Authors
- Sara Kebede Tadesse
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 September 2015
- Article: 75
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The impact of previous ovarian surgery on ovarian reserve in patients with endometriosis
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Hsin-Ju Chiang
- Pin-Yao Lin
- Kuo-Chung Lan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 10 September 2015
- Article: 74
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“I am alone and isolated”: a qualitative study of experiences of women living with genital fistula in Uganda
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Justus Kafunjo Barageine
- Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya
- Elisabeth Faxelid
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 10 September 2015
- Article: 73