scholarly journals Menstrual pain and sexual health in mothers—A cross‐sectional study in the Danish National Birth Cohort

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Hjorth ◽  
Dorte Rytter ◽  
Axel Forman ◽  
Helene Kirkegaard ◽  
Jørn Olsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danish National Birth Cohort

scholarly journals Sexual health norms and communication patterns within the close social networks of men who have sex with men and transgender women in Lima, Peru: a 2017 cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrita Ayer ◽  
Eddy R. Segura ◽  
Amaya Perez-Brumer ◽  
Susan Chavez-Gomez ◽  
Rosario Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sti Prevention ◽  
Sti Testing ◽  
Trans Women ◽  
Sex With Men

Abstract Background Social networks, norms, and discussions about sexual health may inform sexual practices, influencing risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition. To better understand social networks of Peruvian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (trans women), we examined key social network members (SNMs), participant perceptions of these network members’ opinions toward sexual health behaviors, and associations between network member characteristics and condomless anal intercourse (CAI). Methods In a 2017 cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 565 MSM and trans women with HIV-negative or unknown serostatus was asked to identify three close SNMs; describe discussions about HIV and STI prevention with each; and report perceived opinions of condom use, HIV/STI testing, and partner notification of STIs. Generalized estimating equations evaluated relationships between SNM characteristics, opinions, and discussions and participant-reported CAI. Results Among participants who identified as MSM, 42.3% of key SNMs were perceived to identify as gay. MSM “never” discussed HIV and STI prevention concerns with 42.4% of heterosexual SNMs, but discussed them “at least once weekly” with 16.9 and 16.6% of gay- and bisexual- identifying SNMs, respectively. Among participants who identified as trans women, 28.2% of key SNMs were perceived as heterosexual; 25.9%, as bisexual; 24.7%, as transgender; and 21.2%, as gay. Trans women discussed HIV/STI prevention least with cis-gender heterosexual network members (40.2% “never”) and most with transgender network members (27.1% “at least once weekly”). Participants perceived most of their close social network to be completely in favor of condom use (71.2% MSM SNMs, 61.5% trans women SNMs) and HIV/STI testing (73.1% MSM SNMs, 75.6% trans women SNMs), but described less support for partner STI notification (33.4% MSM SNMs, 37.4% trans women SNMs). Most participants reported CAI with at least one of their past three sexual partners (77.5% MSM, 62.8% trans women). SNM characteristics were not significantly associated with participant-reported frequency of CAI. Conclusions Findings compare social support, perceived social norms, and discussion patterns of Peruvian MSM and trans women, offering insight into social contexts and sexual behaviors. Trial registration The parent study from which this analysis was derived was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT03010020) on January 4, 2017.

scholarly journals Factors associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse among women during extended postpartum period in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Postpartum sexual health and practice need to be integrated in the current maternal healthcare services to address sexual health problems. However, postpartum sexual practice has received little attention, and was not often discussed by healthcare providers during prenatal and postnatal care. Thus, this study was aimed to assess early resumption of sexual intercourse and associated factors among postpartum women in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 20 to February 20, 2020. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 634 postpartum women. A pretested, structured and interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered into Epi Info 7.2.2 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions analysis were done. Variables with p- value of < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results The magnitude of early resumption of sexual intercourse after childbirth was found to be 26.9% (95% CI: 23.2, 30.8). Urban resident (AOR = 6.12, 95% CI: 2.41, 15.66), parity of one (AOR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.66, 7.78), husband demand (AOR = 2.66, 95% CI: 1.72, 4.11), postnatal care (AOR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.18) and use of family planning (AOR = 2.72, 95% CI: 1.51, 3.43) were factors significantly associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse. Conclusion The study found that more than one fourth of women had resumed sexual intercourse within six weeks of following childbirth. The finding of this study suggests the need of integrating discussions of postpartum sexual activity into routine prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care with collaborative effort of policy makers, program planners, health care providers and other stakeholders. Moreover, spousal communication on postpartum sexual activity should be encouraged.

scholarly journals Chlamydia Detection during the Menstrual Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Study of Women Attending a Sexual Health Service

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e85263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana S. Forcey ◽  
Jane S. Hocking ◽  
Sepehr N. Tabrizi ◽  
Catriona S. Bradshaw ◽  
Marcus Y. Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Health Service

scholarly journals Comorbidities of obesity in school children: a cross-sectional study in the PIAMA birth cohort

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alet H Wijga ◽  
Salome Scholtens ◽  
Wanda JE Bemelmans ◽  
Johan C de Jongste ◽  
Marjan Kerkhof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Cohort ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Medical Trainees’ Readiness for the Promotion of Sexual Health in Tunisia: A Cross Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 437-444
Author(s):  
Manel Mâalej ◽  
Jihène Ben Thabet ◽  
Nada Charfi ◽  
Sahar Ellouze ◽  
Sana Omri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Trainees
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