scholarly journals I-DECIDE: A Social Prescribing and Digital Intervention Protocol to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Quality of Life among Young Cape Verdeans

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 850
Author(s):  
Andreia Costa ◽  
Susana Mourão ◽  
Osvaldo Santos ◽  
Violeta Alarcão ◽  
Ana Virgolino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cape Verdean ◽  
Social Prescribing ◽  
Digital Intervention ◽  
Intervention Protocol ◽  
Cape Verdeans

Cape Verdean governments have intensified the investment on the National Reproductive Health Program, aiming to provide universal and qualified services, especially to the youngest people. Nevertheless, data suggest that some health challenges remain in this group (e.g., high rates of early/unplanned pregnancies, illegal abortions, sexual risk behaviors). In this paper, we present a protocol of a community-based social prescribing and digital intervention to promote wellbeing and quality of life across the life course of young Cape Verdeans, with a specific focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) related behaviors. The intervention program, to be developed in three years, will follow an Intervention Mapping approach, namely regarding needs assessment and study’s protocol. The program’s implementation and evaluation will occur simultaneously. The main expected result is the development of a sustainable training program implemented in coproduction with Cape Verdeans from Mindelo (in São Vicente island), with replicable potential in other Cape Verdean regions. The intervention will contribute to SRH-related literacy through the digital health literacy materials and to quality of life across the young’s life course.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of A Guideline on Sexual and Reproductive Health of Breast Cancer Survivors in Iran: A Mixed Methods Study Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solmaz Roshandel ◽  
Minoor Lamyian ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods

Abstract Background: Sexual and reproductive health problems significantly decrease quality of life in survivors of breast cancer. The best approach is to provide services according to evidence based guidelines developed based on their practical context. Here, we aim to develop and validate a guideline on the sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors in Iran.Methods: The guideline will be developed and validated using an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach in four phases: 1) describing sexual and reproductive health needs of survivors of breast cancer in Iran and the health services they receive in this regard 2) performing a systematic review of existing guidelines, resources, and documents on the sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors worldwide 3) developing a guideline on the sexual and reproductive health of women who survived breast cancer in Iran based on the results of phase one and two 4) validating the guideline developed in phase three with experts and service providers in this field.Discussion: A comprehensive and practical guideline on the sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors in Iran will be developed which will be compatible with their specific needs and culture considering limited resources available. This guideline can significantly improve the quality of life in breast cancer survivors in Iran. In addition, the approach we will use here can be utilized to develop guidelines on sexual and reproductive health of female cancer survivors in general.

scholarly journals Development and validation of a guideline on sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors in Iran: a mixed methods study protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solmaz Roshandel ◽  
Minoor Lamyian ◽  
Seyed Ali Azin ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines

Abstract Background Sexual and reproductive health problems significantly decrease quality of life in survivors of breast cancer. The best approach is to provide services according to evidence-based guidelines developed based on their practical context. Here, we aim to develop and validate a guideline on the sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors in Iran. Methods The guideline will be developed and validated using an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach in three phases: (1) describing sexual and reproductive health needs of survivors of breast cancer in Iran and the health services they receive in this regard, (2) performing a systematic review of existing guidelines, resources, and documents on the sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors worldwide, and (3) developing and validating a guideline on the sexual and reproductive health of women who survived breast cancer in Iran based on the results of phases 1 and 2 through multiple steps. Discussion A comprehensive and practical guideline on the sexual and reproductive health of breast cancer survivors in Iran will be developed which will be compatible with their specific needs and culture, considering the limited resources available. This guideline can significantly improve the quality of life in breast cancer survivors in Iran. In addition, the approach we will use here can be utilized to develop guidelines on sexual and reproductive health of female cancer survivors in general.

scholarly journals Sexual Satisfaction and the Importance of Sexual Health to Quality of Life Throughout the Life Course of U.S. Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1642-1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Flynn ◽  
Li Lin ◽  
Deborah Watkins Bruner ◽  
Jill M. Cyranowski ◽  
Elizabeth A. Hahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
The Life Course

scholarly journals Female Reproductive Health After Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers: Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Female Reproductive Complications

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 1239-1247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika L. Metzger ◽  
Lillian R. Meacham ◽  
Briana Patterson ◽  
Jacqueline S. Casillas ◽  
Louis S. Constine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Hormonal Regulation ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Primary Therapy ◽  
Ongoing Research

Purpose As more young female patients with cancer survive their primary disease, concerns about reproductive health related to primary therapy gain relevance. Cancer therapy can often affect reproductive organs, leading to impaired pubertal development, hormonal regulation, fertility, and sexual function, affecting quality of life. Methods The Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer (COG-LTFU Guidelines) are evidence-based recommendations for screening and management of late effects of therapeutic exposures. The guidelines are updated every 2 years by a multidisciplinary panel based on current literature review and expert consensus. Results This review summarizes the current task force recommendations for the assessment and management of female reproductive complications after treatment for childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers. Experimental pretreatment as well as post-treatment fertility preservation strategies, including barriers and ethical considerations, which are not included in the COG-LTFU Guidelines, are also discussed. Conclusion Ongoing research will continue to inform COG-LTFU Guideline recommendations for follow-up care of female survivors of childhood cancer to improve their health and quality of life.

THE USE OF THE HERBAL PREPARATION EVIKA IN THE TREATMENT OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Л. И. НУРГАЛИЕВА ◽  
Д.М. КУАТБЕКОВА
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
The State ◽  
Herbal Preparation ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Symptom Complex

Предменструальный синдром (ПМС) - патологический симптомокомплекс, который значительно снижает качество жизни женщины. Несмотря на то, что этиология и патогенез до настоящего времени изучены недостаточно, определены направления в диагностике, лечении и профилактике, которым необходимо следовать. Лечение ПМС должно быть дифференцированным, учитывающим состояние общего и репродуктивного здоровья женщины, сопутствующие заболевания, степень тяжести ПМС, переносимость терапии и т. д.В настоящее время все более широкое применение в лечении ПМС находят фитопрепараты (ФП). Целью исследования явилось изучение эффективности фитопрепарата «Эвика» в лечении ПМС легкой и средней формы. Полученные результаты свидетельствуют об эффективности данного препарата в устранении вегетососудистых, отечных и психоэмоциональных симптомов ПМС, что определяет «Эвику», как препарат выбора у пациенток с ПМС, выраженной вегетососудистой и психоэмоциональной симптоматики. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a pathological symptom complex that significantly reduces a woman's quality of life. Despite the fact that the etiology and pathogenesis have not been studied enough to date, the directions in diagnosis, treatment and prevention that need to be followed have been identified. Treatment of PMS should be differentiated, taking into account the state of a woman's general and reproductive health, concomitant diseases, the severity of PMS, the tolerability of therapy, etc. Currently, herbal medicines are increasingly used in the treatment of PMS. The aim of the study was to learn the effectiveness of the herbal medicine "Eviсa" in the treatment of mild and moderate PMS. The results obtained indicate the effectiveness of this drug in eliminating vegetativevascular, edematous and psychoemotional symptoms of PMS, which defines "Evica" as the medication of choice in patients with PMS, vegetativevascular and psychoemotional symptoms.

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