Perceptions of adolescents and teachers on school-based sexuality education in rural primary schools in Uganda
ConclusionIt is vital to review the teaching and learning resources and to fully integrate sexuality education into the formal school curriculum. A combined effort of major stakeholders including teachers, community leaders, adolescents, healthcare professionals and parents is needed for sexuality education among adolescents to succeed. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
STI-protective self-efficacy and binge drinking in a sample of university students in the United Kingdom
ConclusionFindings provide evidence of a need to target binge drinkers and increase their STI-protective self-efficacy by shifting their focus from positive consequences to negative risk consequences of engaging in sexual intercourse while intoxicated. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
‘Do you know how to use a condom?’ – UK nurse practitioners’ conversation about men and family planning
DiscussionImplications for how nurse practitioners can continue to play an important part when providing care to male family planning patients is discussed, specifically in relation to culture and condom efficacy. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Prescription pattern and trend of oral contraceptives in Japan: A descriptive study based on pharmacy claims data (2006 - 2014)
ConclusionWe revealed the actual usage of COC in Japan with frequent prescriptions of first- or fourth-generation COCs and relatively high age at initial use. Moreover, the COC continuation rate was low, and switch was limited. Further studies into its proper usage are recommended. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
First-time mothers’ confidence mood and stress in the first months postpartum. A cohort study
ConclusionThe results support the assumption that parenthood is a complicated period for first-time mothers characterised by low confidence, symptoms of depression and high stress which improve over time for the majority of mothers. The KPCS at 2 months postpartum was the strongest predictor of the measures used. Further research is needed to identify parents who are struggling, especially for health professionals’ whose role is to support parents in their parenthood the first period after birth. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Relationship between intimate partner violence and antiretroviral adherence and viral suppression in pregnancy
ConclusionIPV during a pregnancy complicated by HIV appears to be associated with decreased antiretroviral adherence. Pregnant WLHIV who reported IPV exhibited delays in achieving virologic suppression. These women represent a vulnerable population who may require additional support and interventions to reduce the risk of MTCT of HIV. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 11, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Challenges in providing quality care for women with female genital cutting in Sweden – a literature review
In conclusion, skills among health care professionals in Sweden caring for circumcised patients could be strengthened. This should be taken into consideration when planning midwifery and gynaecology curricula, and in providing in-service training for health care professionals likely to meet circumcised women in their practice (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 7, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Quality of couple relationship among first-time mothers and partners, during pregnancy and the first six months of parenthood
Publication date: Available online 6 July 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Caroline Bäckström, Ingemar Kåreholt, Stina Thorstensson, Marie Golsäter, Lena B Mårtensson (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 7, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Evaluation of sexual function in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis” [Sex. Reprod. Healthcare 16 (2018) 6–9]
Publication date: Available online 17 March 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Mauro Cozzolino, Elena Rita Magro-Malosso, Lorenzo Tofani, Maria Elisabetta Coccia (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Fear of birth in clinical practice: A structured review of current measurement tools” [Sex. Reprod. Healthcare 16 (2018) 98–112]
Publication date: Available online 13 April 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Yana Richens, Debbie M. Smith, Dame Tina Lavender (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Early breastfeeding problems: A mixed method study of mothers’ experiences
ConclusionsBreastfeeding problems occurred frequently in the early postnatal period and often caused breastfeeding to be painful. Health care professionals should prepare mothers to deal with possible breastfeeding problems. New support options should be reviewed in an early postnatal discharge setting. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Caseload midwifery – A way forward for a model of care with historical roots
Publication date: June 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 16Author(s): Margareta Larsson (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Midwives’ and obstetricians’ views on appropriate obstetric sonography in Norway
Conclusion: The majority of Norwegian health care professionals participating in this study supported the national recommendation on ultrasound in pregnancy. Ultrasound users wanted to offer more ultrasound examinations during pregnancy, whereas non-users were generally content with the recommendation. The majority of respondents thought that commercialisation was not a problem at their institution, and reported that ultrasound is often performed without a medical indication. The ultrasound users thought that ultrasound is safe. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
The birth experience and maternal caregiving attitudes and behavior: A systematic review
Publication date: June 2018Source: Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 16Author(s): Aleeca F. Bell, Ewa Andersson, Karissa Goding, Susan C. Vonderheid (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of sexual function in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis
ConclusionsWomen with DIE had significant impairment of sexual activity when a partial or total infiltration of the rectovaginal septum occurred. Particular attention should be given to women with this kind of lesion. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 5, 2018 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
