Impact of Serum Prolactin and Testosterone Levels on the Clinical Parameters of Dry Eye in Pregnant Women by Samuel Kyei, Richard K. Dadzie Ephraim, Stephen Animful, Madison Adanusa, Stephen Karim Ali-Baya, Belinda Akorsah, Mabel Antwiwaa Sekyere, Kofi Asiedu

“…The potential impact of these hormones on the health of the ocular surface in pregnant women was evaluated. Methods. This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study in which ocular symptoms (Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI)), tear function (fluorescein tear breakup time, Schirmer’s test 1), corneal and conjunctival staining, meibomian gland (MG) expressibility, and quality of secretion were measured. …”
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Corticosteroid Phobia: A Key Barrier to Treatment in Young Women with Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis by Lin W, Wang Q, Liu J, Tan Q

“…Women showed a high preference for non-corticosteroid therapies as alternative therapies. …”
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Presenting the model of managerial competencies of women in the industry (case study: Sabah Food Company) by masoomeh samadi, mohammad mohammadi, Hamid Rezaei Far, hossein hakimpour

“…Abstract The purpose of this research is to provide a model of managerial competencies of women in the industry (case study: Sabah Food Company). …”
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ANEMIA OF PREGNANCY ASSESSED FROM THE COMPLIANCE BEHAVIOR OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN CONSUMING IRON SUPPLEMENTS IN THE WORKING AREA OF PITU HEALTH CENTER, NGAWI DISTRICT by Erwin Kurniasih

“…Introduction: pregnant women with anemia are at high risk of bleeding which can cause serious complications to both the mother and the fetus. …”
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Investigating the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms and contributing factors in postmenopausal women in a Middle Eastern Nation by Melika Taziki, Zahra Arab Borzu, Soudabeh Zarvekanloo, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Zahra Rahimi, Shayesteh Shirzadi

“…Introduction: Due to the hormonal changes that occur during the menopause period, postmenopausal women (PMW) experience symptoms that can affect their quality of life. …”
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Effectiveness of nefopam-dexamethasone versus pethidine-dexamethasone for postoperative pain management in cesarean sections: a double-blind, prospective clinical trial by Julian Ojebo, Joseph Achi, Ifeanyichukwu Michael Chukwu, Osadebamen Mercy Oboh, Benedict Ezeife, Aisha Sanusi Muazu, Christian Osemudiamen Igibah, Salami Ezekiel Kelvin

“…Materials and Methods: A total of 144 ASA II and III pregnant women scheduled for cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were recruited in the study. …”
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Nutritional Status and Anthropometric Indices in relation to Menstrual Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study by Reihaneh Taheri, Fakhrodin Mesbah Ardekani, Hadi Raeisi Shahraki, Neda Heidarzadeh-Esfahani, Salimeh Hajiahmadi

“…Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 217 women with an average age of 28.8 ± 7.9 years. …”
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Prevalence of HPV in a Peruvian Healthcare Network: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study by Jhajaira M. Araujo MSc, Maria Ramon-Cotrina Br, Rosa Quispe-Martinez MD, Mayra Rios-Rios Br, Maribel Quispe-Gonzaga Br, Carlos O. Saldaña-Reyes Br, Paula Medina PhD, Melanie Cornejo PhD, Joseph A. Pinto MSc, Richard Dyer MD

“…Methods We conducted an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study. A de-identified database of HPV-positive women who underwent the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay between December 2018 and December 2021 at Auna clinics was analyzed. …”
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Association between heavy metal exposure and bacterial vaginosis: A cross-sectional study. by Yu-Xue Feng, Ming-Zhi Tan, Hui-Han Qiu, Jie-Rong Chen, Si-Zhe Wang, Ze-Min Huang, Xu-Guang Guo

“…This study investigates the potential relationship between serum heavy metals and bacterial vaginosis in a cohort of American women. The present study employed a cross-sectional analysis of 2,493 women participating in the 2001-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Obesity and Prognostic Variables in Colombian Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Javier Cuello-López, Ana Fidalgo-Zapata, Elsa Vásquez-Trespalacios

“…While the prevalence of female obesity has accelerated over the past decade in many developing countries, such as Colombia, the prevalence of overweight and obesity specifically in breast cancer populations has not been fully described. Methods. A cross-sectional study including 849 women diagnosed with breast cancer between 2009 and 2014. …”
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Prevalence of and factors associated with tobacco smoking in the Gambia: a national cross-sectional study by Abu Naser Zafar Ullah, Md Shariful Islam, Md Golam Rabbani, Haifaa AlWajeah, Md Ferdous, Nusrat Sharmin Mahfuza, Daniel Konka, Eva Silenga

“…Objectives To examine the prevalence of and risk factors associated with tobacco smoking in the Gambia.Design A nationwide cross-sectional study.Setting The Gambia.Participants The study participants were both women and men aged between 15 and 49 years old. …”
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substance use and recidivism of intimate partner violence in Peru: A cross-sectional study. by Victor Roman-Lazarte Sr., Enrique Moncada-Mapelli, Maryorie K Galeas-Torre, Luz A Roman, Maricela L Marcelo-Armas

“… # Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using public data from the Ministry of Women, employing regression based on generalized linear models to calculate crude and adjusted Odds Ratios…”
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Cytomegalovirus Infection and Its Relationship with Leukocyte Telomere Length: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhu Lin, Hongmei Gao, Bing Wang, Yongqiang Wang

“…In total, around 46% percent of the study population were men and 54% were women. Average ages were 35.1 years for men and 35.0 years for women. …”
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Comparing personality traits of healthcare workers with and without long COVID: Cross‐sectional study by Keiko Sakai, Seiichiro Tarutani, Takehiko Okamura, Hiroshi Yoneda, Tatsuhito Kawasaki, Masatoshi Takeda

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Phosphate binder in dialysis: a cross-sectional study of patients' adherence and pill burden by Brunelle Bruna Scavello Coelho Ferezin, Luiza Karla Ramos Pereira de Araújo, Carolina Marquez Lima, Hugo Abensur, Benedito Jorge Pereira, Maria Aparecida Dalboni, Rosa Maria Affonso Moyses, Rosilene Motta Elias

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Comparison of Maternal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Outcomes of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Pregnant Women with Coronavirus Disease-2019 by Tayfun VURAL, Burak BAYRAKTAR, Suna YILDIRIM KARACA, Ozan ODABAS, Nisel YILMAZ, Pınar SAMLIOGLU, Mehmet OZEREN

“…Methods: This retrospective cohort study included pregnant women with COVID-19. Pregnant women were categorized into two sets as asymptomatic and symptomatic according to their clinics at the time of application. …”
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Prevalence, Indications, and Community Perceptions of Caesarean Section Delivery in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda: Mixed Method Study by Isaac Waniala, Sandra Nakiseka, Winnie Nambi, Isaac Naminya, Margret Osuban Ajeni, Jacob Iramiot, Rebecca Nekaka, Julius Nteziyaremye

“…There has been a surge in caesarean section rates in some areas, yet others remain underserved. …”
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Pesticide exposure and sleep disorder: A cross-sectional study among Thai farmers by Chudchawal Juntarawijit, Uraiwan Chaichanawirote, Nootchayong Yaowapanon, Kajohnsak Noppakun

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Obstetric outcomes in breastfeeding women in the first hour of delivery before and during the COVID-19 pandemic by Ana Paula Vieira Faria, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da Silva, Mery Natali Silva Abreu, Maria Albertina Canastra, Ana Clara Fernandes, Eunice Francisca Martins, Fernanda Marçal Ferreira, Fernanda Penido Matozinhos

“…A higher proportion of women who breastfed within the first hour after delivery and: did not have an indication for cesarean section in the pre-pandemic period and women without obstetric complications in the pre-pandemic period were observed when compared to the pandemic period. …”
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Meal Timing Habits among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Sarah AlMuammar, Abeer Ahmed Algarni, Ftoon Badroun, Hanan Hassan Mushaeb, Raneem Khalid Abu Sadi, Areej Algarni

“…Methods. This cross-sectional survey-based study aimed to investigate meal-timing habits among adults in Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on breakfast skipping. …”
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