Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Zhang, Liuliu Wu, Juan Wang, Fangxiang Mao, Jiwei Sun, Danfeng Cao, Fenglin Cao
Summary: This study is the first to explore the relationship between childhood abuse and subjective memory impairment during pregnancy. The findings suggest that women who experienced childhood abuse, especially emotional abuse, are more likely to have high subjective memory impairment during pregnancy. It is important to inquire about experiences of childhood abuse, particularly emotional abuse, during early prenatal care as it may have negative effects on memory during pregnancy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Cynthia McNiss, Melissa Kalarchian, Jennifer Laurent
Summary: Studies indicate that individuals who were abused in childhood and not believed when they reported the abuse may be more at risk for adolescent pregnancy. Childhood sexual abuse is associated with a range of sexual risk behaviors that could lead to adolescent pregnancy. Most studies focused on individual-level behaviors, indicating a need for further research at the community and societal level.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dennis E. Reidy, Shristi Bhochhibhoya, Elizabeth R. Baumler, Melissa F. Peskin, Susan T. Emery, Ross Shegog, Jeff R. Temple, Christine Markham
Summary: Being a victim of sexual violence is associated with an increased risk of teenage pregnancy for girls. However, there is no such causal role observed for boys. This study highlights the importance of addressing sexual violence to prevent teenage pregnancy.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Family Studies
Robyn Brunton, Rachel Dryer
Summary: Child sexual abuse in pregnant women can lead to more health concerns, fear of childbirth, difficulties with delivery, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, consumption of harmful substances, and higher risks of re-victimisation. Victims may also have poorer health and sleep, as well as greater concerns with their appearance.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Derick Akompab Akoku, Thomas Achombwom Vukugah, Mbah Abena Tihnje, Idris Bigweh Nzubepie
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between fertility awareness knowledge and contraceptive use among sexually active female university students in Cameroon. The results showed that while most students expressed a desire to have children in the future, their knowledge about fertility awareness was lacking. However, there was a significant relationship between fertility awareness knowledge and the use of male condoms and the withdrawal method.
Article
Family Studies
Safiye Tozdan, Franziska Brunner, Laura Pietras, Christian Wiessner, Peer Briken
Summary: This study examined sexual aggression against males, revealing a lower proportion of sexual aggression by females against males in cases of sexual aggression against minors by adults, but a higher proportion in sexual aggression among minors/peers and adults. Although most characteristics of sexual aggression were similar, some differences between male- and female-perpetrated sexual aggression were found.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Elisabeth Fortin-Langelier, Isabelle Daigneault
Summary: This study found that psychiatric comorbidity plays a mediating role in the association between childhood sexual abuse and pregnancy complications in teenagers. The psychological state of pregnant teenagers who have experienced childhood sexual abuse should be assessed and addressed.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emma Derbyshire, Rima Obeid, Christiane Schoen
Summary: Studies have found that habitual choline intakes during preconceptual, pregnancy, and lactation stages are consistently lower than estimated adequate intakes, urging the need to improve data quality, encourage reporting, raise awareness, and consider advocating for choline supplements in women planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or lactating.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Martha Gulati, Rachel M. Korn, Malissa J. Wood, Amy Sarma, Pamela S. Douglas, Toniya Singh, Noel Bairey Merz, Jessica Lee, Roxana Mehran, Olivia A. Andrews, Joan C. Williams
Summary: The study highlights the wide variances in maternity leave experiences among women cardiologists in the United States, with many facing likely violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act or other statutes. The findings underscore the need to address childbearing issues in cardiologists to improve their professional and personal lives, as well as enhance the attractiveness of cardiology to potential trainees.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Allyson Gillard, Elisabeth St-Pierre, Stephanie Radziszewski, Sylvie Parent
Summary: Denunciations of child sexual abuse in the sport context have been increasing, with studies estimating that between 14% and 29% of athletes have experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. However, many athletes do not disclose their experiences. This study presents a single case study of CSA in sport and identifies three pathways in the survivor journey: pathway to understanding, pathway to disclosure, and pathway to healing. The results suggest that theoretical models of CSA in the general population can be applied to CSA in sport.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tebo Kgosiemang, Pnina Motzafi-Haller
Summary: The potential risk of exposure to HIV/AIDS has influenced the study and treatment of teenage or out-of-wedlock pregnancies in Botswana. Feminist ethnographic research methods were used to focus on the narratives of young women and their social networks. The research reveals that such pregnancies are influenced by local sociocultural perceptions, but young mothers continue their lives with support from family networks and without being socially ostracized.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anne Nobels, Adina Cismaru-Inescu, Laurent Nisen, Bastien Hahaut, Marie Beaulieu, Gilbert Lemmens, Stephane Adam, Evelyn Schapansky, Christophe Vandeviver, Ines Keygnaert
Summary: Sexual violence is a prevalent issue in older adults in Belgium, with different correlates and assailant characteristics compared to studies on elder abuse and neglect. Recognizing older adults as a high-risk group for sexual victimization is crucial in research, policies, and practices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Biplab K. Datta, Muhammad J. Husain, Deliana Kostova
Summary: Adolescent childbearing in India is significantly associated with a higher risk of adult female hypertension, especially for women who gave birth earlier in adolescence or multiple times during adolescence. This highlights the importance of addressing adverse early life events, such as child marriage and adolescent childbirth, for hypertension outcomes among women in India.
Article
Family Studies
Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of sexual violence victimization among school-going adolescents in urban Ghana compares with estimates from sub-Saharan Africa, with girls being nearly three times more likely to report sexual violence victimization compared to boys. Specific factors such as breakup, sexual minority status, and conflict with parents were uniquely associated with sexual violence victimization among females. Regardless of gender, adolescents in romantic relationships and those who reported physical abuse victimization were more likely to report sexual violence victimization.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kshipra Hemal, Wendy Chen, Debra A. Bourne
Summary: This study aimed to report the current status of fertility and childbearing outcomes of female plastic surgeons. The survey results showed that plastic surgeons have a higher risk of infertility, miscarriage, congenital malformations, and obstetric complications compared to the general population. Maternity leave and breastfeeding duration were also found to impact the satisfaction of female plastic surgeons.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)