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Kuate Defo B - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of socioeconomic disadvantage and Womens status on Womens Health in cameroon
Social Science & Medicine, 1997Co-Authors: Kuate Defo BAbstract:To investigate the impact of socioeconomic disadvantage and gender inequalities on Womens Health a cohort of 9592 women from Yaounde Cameroon who gave birth in 1978 was followed for 2 years. Estimation of semi-parametric duration models with time-dependent variables and unobserved heterogeneity correlated over episodes of Womens illnesses at 1 4 8 12 16 20 and 24 months postpartum were used. Infectious and parasitic diseases (notably malaria) complications of pregnancy and childbirth respiratory infections digestive diseases and nutritional deficiencies were the most common causes of ill Health. Moreover recovery from childbirth extended long beyond the puerperium often exceeding 6 months. The deleterious effects on Womens Health of poor quality neighborhoods of residence lack of modern household amenities such as potable water supply and non-participation in the labor force remained robust even after controlling for potential confounding risk factors. Unmarried mothers reported more episodes of illness than married mothers. Although the effects of female education were highly sensitive to what else was controlled educated women were more likely to break with ethnic-specific cultural norms that are harmful to Health. Woman-specific unobserved heterogeneity and sample attrition were empirically unimportant in explaining these findings. Further biobehavioral and psychosocial research is needed to determine how Womens status and social disadvantage influence the demand for and utilization of Health services.
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effects of socioeconomic disadvantage and Womens status on Womens Health in cameroon
Social Science & Medicine, 1997Co-Authors: Kuate Defo BAbstract:To investigate the impact of socioeconomic disadvantage and gender inequalities on Womens Health a cohort of 9592 women from Yaounde Cameroon who gave birth in 1978 was followed for 2 years. Estimation of semi-parametric duration models with time-dependent variables and unobserved heterogeneity correlated over episodes of Womens illnesses at 1 4 8 12 16 20 and 24 months postpartum were used. Infectious and parasitic diseases (notably malaria) complications of pregnancy and childbirth respiratory infections digestive diseases and nutritional deficiencies were the most common causes of ill Health. Moreover recovery from childbirth extended long beyond the puerperium often exceeding 6 months. The deleterious effects on Womens Health of poor quality neighborhoods of residence lack of modern household amenities such as potable water supply and non-participation in the labor force remained robust even after controlling for potential confounding risk factors. Unmarried mothers reported more episodes of illness than married mothers. Although the effects of female education were highly sensitive to what else was controlled educated women were more likely to break with ethnic-specific cultural norms that are harmful to Health. Woman-specific unobserved heterogeneity and sample attrition were empirically unimportant in explaining these findings. Further biobehavioral and psychosocial research is needed to determine how Womens status and social disadvantage influence the demand for and utilization of Health services.
Spiegelhalter David - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer: How much should women worry about it?
'Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)', 2019Co-Authors: Climént-palmer María, Spiegelhalter DavidAbstract:A recent Lancet paper (1), updating the evidence on the association between Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and risk of breast cancer, made for prominent headlines. These ranged from “Breast cancer risk from using HRT is ‘twice what was thought’” (Guardian), to the more dramatic “PAUSE IT: HRT treatment for menopause increases risk of breast cancer by a THIRD, experts warn” (The Sun), to the simply wrong ‘Breast cancer: HRT found to double risk of developing disease in worrying new study’ (Daily Express). These are potentially very worrying headlines, and women’s concern was expressed on social media and countered by explanation and reassurance from organisations such as Menopause Matters. One issue is that the Lancet paper reviews the evidence from epidemiological rather than experimental studies. The randomised Womens’ Health Initiative trials have, for example, recently reported that women receiving oestrogen post-hysterectomy had a lower risk of breast cancer. But, assuming that the conclusions of the Lancet paper are correct, how could these risks be communicated in a more helpful way
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Hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer: How much should women worry about it?
'Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)', 2019Co-Authors: Climént-palmer María, Spiegelhalter DavidAbstract:A recent Lancet paper (1), updating the evidence on the association between Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and risk of breast cancer, made for prominent headlines. These ranged from “Breast cancer risk from using HRT is ‘twice what was thought’” (Guardian), to the more dramatic “PAUSE IT: HRT treatment for menopause increases risk of breast cancer by a THIRD, experts warn” (The Sun), to the simply wrong ‘Breast cancer: HRT found to double risk of developing disease in worrying new study’ (Daily Express). These are potentially very worrying headlines, and women’s concern was expressed on social media and countered by explanation and reassurance from organisations such as Menopause Matters. One issue is that the Lancet paper reviews the evidence from epidemiological rather than experimental studies. The randomised Womens’ Health Initiative trials have, for example, recently reported that women receiving oestrogen post-hysterectomy had a lower risk of breast cancer. But, assuming that the conclusions of the Lancet paper are correct, how could these risks be communicated in a more helpful way?The authors were supported by the David and Claudia Harding Foundation
D E Logie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Womens Health in africa
The Lancet, 1994Co-Authors: A W Logie, D E LogieAbstract:500 women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) die from pregnancy complications daily. Just 2 SSA countries have reduced maternal mortality recently. Abortions account for 35-50% of annual maternal deaths in SSA. 40-60 million abortions most of which are illegal occur yearly. More than 50% of deliveries in Africa occur without any qualified assistance suggesting the need to improve training of traditional birth attendants as well as to improve back-up and supervision. Lack of access to family planning also contributes to inferior maternal Health. Just 9% of SSA women have access to family planning. Hospital staff do not take the opportunity to counsel women about family planning. Further when family planning advice is given teenagers and unmarried women are often not its recipients. Yet 75% of all female adolescents in SSA become pregnant 40% before reaching 17 years of age. Mean age of first intercourse is 13.5 years for boys and 14.5 years for girls. Limited availability of contraceptives and cost of barrier methods are reasons for unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and AIDS. 34% of condoms break suggesting poor quality condoms and/or mens preference for artificially dried vaginas. Early introduction of weaning and parallel breast feeding and bottle feeding have reduced the time period for resumption of menses to an average of 4 months. 30% of people in Kigali Rwanda are HIV positive. In Kenya the overall HIV prevalence ranges 8-10%. Womens Health is at a disadvantage in SSA due to social status polygamy symptomless STDs heavy workload chronic malnutrition tradition practices (e.g. ear piercing genital mutilation) and motherhood. Despite the 6-year-old Safe Motherhood Initiative maternal mortality has increased in some SSA countries.
V M Dickerson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the role of new progestins in Womens Health
International Journal of Fertility, 2003Co-Authors: V M DickersonAbstract:The need for safe and efficacious hormone use underlines the importance of long-term contraceptive options as well as safe short-term hormone replacement when symptoms and clinical judgment dictate this course of action. For contracepting women new progestins have been introduced in an attempt to provide more effective options with fewer side effects. These have been designed to suit a variety of personal needs and life styles. These agents found in oral contraceptives injectables transdermals transvaginal rings and intrauterine systems carry improved risk profiles and a wide range of noncontraceptive benefits. For the post-reproductive woman with a uterus the emphasis is on progestin options with the lowest dose and least systemic side effects. These options must according to the U.S. FDA prove not only their efficacy but also their safety. Ongoing studies will be necessary to ensure that menopausal women also enjoy safe hormone use for symptom reduction as well as other possible benefits. (authors)
Mcmanus Alexandra - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Women's Health care: The potential of long-chain Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
'OMICS Publishing Group', 2014Co-Authors: Hunt W., Mcmanus AlexandraAbstract:Health care requirements are challenged by longer life expectancies with the fastest growing age group being women aged 85 years and older. The Health care requirements for older women require further investigation with clinical trials seeking to represent this growing proportion of our population. Gender specific and general Health care requirements for women over their lifespan need to be aimed at prolonging Health adjusted life expectancy. Health care utilization has been linked to exposure to printed and online Health information although which is the causal factor is unknown. Health literacy remains a concern in the transmission of Health information especially with regard to complex messages such as the many Health benefits associated with marine sourced long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. These Health benefits include: all-cause morbidity, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, mental Health including depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, dysmenorrhea and infant cognitive development. In many cases prevention is possible or at the very least a delay in onset of disease. Depression remains the single greatest contributor to the burden of disease in women in low-, medium- and high-income countries. Quality of Womens’ Health care throughout the lifespan and targeted Health communications including those around diet has the ability to greatly influence Health adjusted life expectancy
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Evaluation of the Womens Health Services Physical Activity Project to Encourage Women and Their Families to Become More Active
Centre of Excellence Science Seafood & Health Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI), 2010Co-Authors: Mcmanus Alexandra, Nicholson Claire, Lee S.Abstract:In 2008 the Womens Health Services in Northbridge, Western Australia, was the recipient of a Healthy Active Australia grant, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. The aim of the funded project was to increase participation and physical activity levels of marginalised women by introducing them to a range of low cost, easily accessible exercise opportunities and by providing relevant Health information. The program ran from late 2008 to early 2010. Program activities included the delivery of thirty three Health information talks covering topics such as nutrition, Healthy eating,relaxation, stress and the need for adequate levels of vitamin D, as well as forty two blocks of physical activity classes. Activities included swimming, yoga, pilates, gentle exercise and dancing. Other physical activities included three Come and Try days, four organised walks and six bike workshops.Five family activity sessions were also held over the funding period. A qualitative evaluation of the activities was conducted by Curtin University. Evaluation activities included eight focus groups with approximately sixty participants, eight one-on-one interviews with participants and fourinterviews with class instructors. Overall, participants were satisfied with the physical activity program they were participating in. Participants reported that the program had increased their levels of activity, in many cases by providing an opportunity to be active that they would not otherwise have. Barriers to engaging in physical activity included financial barriers such as a lack of money to pay for services andchildcare, a lack of affordable services and a lack of culturally appropriate facilities. Other barriersincluded personal factors such as a lack of confidence or a lack of motivation.Many women, especially those caring for children, did not have time to engage in physical activity outside of their sessions with the WHS. For these women, the sessions offered them 'time out' from the pressures of their everyday lives. Other women experienced mental Health issues which affected their ability to engage in physical activity. In addition to providing women with the opportunity to be active, participants also reported experiencing physical and mental Health benefits as a result of the program. The program gave participants the opportunity to mix with peers in a nonjudgmental environment, introduced them to new activities and provided the opportunity to learn new skills. This report presents the findings of an independent qualitative evaluation of participants' experiences with the program
