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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Giulia Lane, Kaitlin Hagan, Elisabeth Erekson, Vatche A. Minassian, Francine Grodstein, Julie Bynum
Summary: Despite the availability of various treatment options, few women, especially older women, discuss urinary incontinence with clinicians, with daily incontinence sufferers being more likely to seek help compared to monthly incontinence sufferers.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa V. Volpe, Kristen M. Schorpp, Sam C. Cacace, G. Perusi Benson, Noely C. Banos
Summary: This study examines the associations between state-level and provider sources of racism and healthcare access and quality for non-Hispanic Black and White individuals, finding that state-level racism may engender benefits to healthcare access and quality for White individuals and may decrease access for Black individuals.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lisa M. Meeks, Sarah S. Conrad, Zakia Nouri, Christopher J. Moreland, Xiaochu Hu, Michael J. Dill
Summary: Physicians from underrepresented groups, especially those with disabilities, are at a higher risk of experiencing mistreatment from coworkers and patients in the workplace.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kaylee B. Crockett, Bulent Turan, Samantha Whitfield, Emma Sophia Kay, Henna Budhwani, Matthew Fifolt, Kris Hauenstein, Murray D. Ladner, Joshua Sewell, Pamela Payne-Foster, Laura Nyblade, D. Scott Batey, Janet M. Turan
Summary: Stigma experienced in healthcare settings is a barrier to ending the HIV epidemic. Future stigma interventions in healthcare settings should engage People with HIV in the development of interventions, be implemented in settings that do not specialize in HIV care, and engage all staff when addressing HIV-related stigma.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marit S. G. van der Pijl, Marlies Kasperink, Martine H. Hollander, Corine Verhoeven, Elselijn Kingma, Ank de Jonge
Summary: This study reveals that Dutch women generally rated their client-care provider interaction high in the domains of respect, communication, confidentiality, and autonomy. However, there is still room for improvement in client-care provider interaction, particularly in terms of women's autonomy. The results highlight the importance of enhancing respectful maternity care during labor and birth.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Brianna Vargas, Paola Louzado-Feliciano, Nicole Santos, Shannon Fuller, Sopiko Jimsheleishvili, Angela Quinones, Holly H. Martin
Summary: This qualitative study in Southern Peru aimed to understand attitudes and beliefs regarding childbirth among women and providers. Findings showed that current childbirth experiences strained the patient-provider dynamic and influenced women's attitudes and beliefs about future experiences. Lack of respectful maternity care was highlighted as having major long-term implications for women and their children.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luke Rosedahl, Takeo Watanabe
Summary: A recent study reveals that learning with a partner can enhance perceptual learning performance, suggesting that higher cognitive processes have a significant impact on perceptual learning.
Review
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Stephanie T. Burns
Summary: Workplace mistreatment has negative effects on women, leading to increased depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and reduced work productivity. In order to support US women facing mistreatment in the workplace, counselors can provide guidance in areas such as workplace interventions, training, and reporting mechanisms.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
P. Mimi Niles, Monique Baumont, Nisha Malhotra, Kathrin Stoll, Nan Strauss, Audrey Lyndon, Saraswathi Vedam
Summary: This study found that individuals who received care from midwives in community settings had better experiential outcomes in terms of autonomy, respect, and mistreatment compared to those cared for by physicians in hospitals. Additionally, the quality of experiential outcomes was significantly higher in community settings for those receiving midwifery care. Care settings and models of care are important factors in determining the quality of perinatal care.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Karen Alexander, Valerie Clary-Muronda
Summary: This study conducted a scoping review to provide evidence on interventions targeting patient-provider relationships among Black perinatal people, finding that structural and interpersonal components may improve outcomes for Black pregnant people. However, further research is urgently needed to address discrimination and stigma in patient-provider relationships and cultural tailoring is recommended.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Venla Kemppainen, Maarit Mentula, Tomi Seppala, Mika Gissler, Hanna Rouhe, Saisto Terhi, Oskari Heikinheimo, Maarit Niinimaki
Summary: Through a population-based register study in Finland, we found that a history of induced abortion is associated with an increased incidence of fear of childbirth in subsequent pregnancies, while a history of psychiatric diagnosis and advanced maternal age (especially 40 years old and above) are more strongly associated with fear of childbirth.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Michalik, Lucyna Wojcicka, Agata Zdun-Ryzewska, Agnieszka Czerwinska-Osipiak, Michal Krzeminski, Jolanta Olszewska, Dagmara Klasa-Mazurkiewicz, Anja C. Huizink
Summary: This study translated and validated the Polish version of the PRAQ-R2 questionnaire, confirming its reliability and validity for assessing pregnancy-related anxiety in Poland.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ariella R. Tabaac, Megan E. Sutter, Sebastien Haneuse, Madina Agenor, S. Bryn Austin, Carly E. Guss, Brittany M. Charlton
Summary: This study examined the associations among provider-patient communication, past-year contraceptive use, and lifetime sexually transmitted infection. The results showed that there was a correlation between provider-patient communication and both the use of contraceptive methods in the past year and the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Sexual minority women who had discussions about their sexual and reproductive health with their providers were less likely to report non-use of contraceptives in the past year.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah Kosakowski, Allyn Benintendi, Pooja Lagisetty, Marc R. Larochelle, Amy S. B. Bohnert, Angela R. Bazzi
Summary: Patients on long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain described generally adverse experiences with opioid tapers. These tapers can lead to significant physical, emotional, and social consequences, often reducing trust and engagement in healthcare. Patient-provider relationships and communication play a crucial role in patients' perceptions of the quality and outcomes of opioid tapers.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Musarrat Rahman, Rachel A. Fikslin, Eugene Matthews, Maria A. Vazquez A. Sanchez, Geunsaeng Olivia Ahn, Paul H. Kobrak, Elizabeth S. Lovinger, Sarit A. Golub
Summary: Women who have sex with women (WSW) demonstrate lower rates of engagement in health care and preventive screenings compared to women who have sex exclusively with men. This study aimed to explore the factors that shape WSW individuals' experiences within health care, particularly in relation to their intersecting identities. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 30 diverse individuals in New York City, examining positive and negative healthcare experiences and provider-related factors. Positive experiences included having knowledgeable and affirming providers, while negative experiences were attributed to poor provider interactions and lack of awareness of WSW healthcare needs. The findings underscore the need for increased provider training to improve access and care for WSW patients of diverse races/ethnicities and gender identities.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)