2025
Recent Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Risk and HIV-Related Worry: Examining the Mediating Effects of Sexual Autonomy
Willie T, Callands T, Phillips K, Flowers B, Kershaw T. Recent Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Risk and HIV-Related Worry: Examining the Mediating Effects of Sexual Autonomy. Sexuality Research And Social Policy 2025, 1-8. DOI: 10.1007/s13178-024-01078-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntroductionIntimate partner violenceHIV-related worriesSexual autonomyPoor sexual and reproductive healthSexual riskSexual and reproductive healthPartner violenceRecent intimate partner violenceCondomless sexIntimate partner violenceTrauma-informed policiesReproductive healthSexually active womenHIV prevention programsIPV experiencesPolicy ImplicationsFindingsRomantic partnershipsMediation effectProgrammatic initiativesViolencePath analysisActive womenWorryIndirect effectsAutonomy
2020
Contraceptive use among women with a history of induced abortion: findings from a national sample of sexually active, non-pregnant women in Ghana
Adampah T, Angwa L, Demuyakor A, Achinkok D, Boah M. Contraceptive use among women with a history of induced abortion: findings from a national sample of sexually active, non-pregnant women in Ghana. The European Journal Of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care 2020, 25: 394-401. PMID: 32684009, DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2020.1795117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistory of induced abortionMethod of contraceptionNon-pregnant womenModern methods of contraceptionContraceptive useCurrent contraceptive usersSexually active womenSurvey logistic regression analysisReproductive-age womenExperiences of induced abortionLogistic regression analysisAssociated with modern contraceptive useStatistically significant associationContraceptive usersModern contraceptive useActive womenContraceptionSignificant associationWomenModern contraceptivesAbortionContraceptive behaviorRegression analysisHealth SurveyAnalysed data
2019
Elagolix reduced dyspareunia and improved health-related quality of life in premenopausal women with endometriosis-associated pain
Leyland N, Taylor H, Archer D, Peloso P, Soliman A, Palac H, Martinez M, Abrao M. Elagolix reduced dyspareunia and improved health-related quality of life in premenopausal women with endometriosis-associated pain. Journal Of Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain Disorders 2019, 11: 171-180. DOI: 10.1177/2284026519872401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndometriosis-associated painElagolix dosesSevere dyspareuniaRescue analgesic agentsPhase 3 studyHealth-related qualityDaily electronic diarySubgroup of womenDose-dependent mannerDyspareunia scoresElagolix treatmentPremenopausal womenBID groupAnalgesic agentsActive womenDyspareuniaPainResponse rateMore monthsPlaceboMeaningful decreaseElagolixSexual relationshipsElectronic diaryModule scores
2016
Vulvovaginal symptoms prevalence in postmenopausal women and relationship to other menopausal symptoms and pelvic floor disorders
Erekson EA, Li FY, Martin DK, Fried TR. Vulvovaginal symptoms prevalence in postmenopausal women and relationship to other menopausal symptoms and pelvic floor disorders. Menopause The Journal Of The North American Menopause Society 2016, 23: 368-375. PMID: 26645820, PMCID: PMC4814326, DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000000549.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAtrophyDysuriaEmotionsFecal IncontinenceFemaleHumansLife StyleMiddle AgedPelvic Floor DisordersPelvic Organ ProlapsePostmenopauseSexual BehaviorSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesUrinary Incontinence, UrgeVaginaVaginal DiseasesVulvaVulvar DiseasesConceptsVulvovaginal Symptoms QuestionnairePostmenopausal womenVulvovaginal symptomsPelvic floor disordersSexual impactPrimary care physician's officeUrgency urinary incontinenceSenior centersPrimary care officesPelvic organ prolapsePercent of womenLocal senior centersUrinary frequencyAnal incontinenceSolid stoolUrinary incontinenceCommon symptomsMenopausal symptomsCare officesSymptom questionsOrgan prolapseSymptom questionnaireActive womenPhysician's officeMore symptoms
2015
Contraceptive Use and Unintended Pregnancy in Women With Congenital Heart Disease
Lindley K, Madden T, Cahill A, Ludbrook P, Billadello J. Contraceptive Use and Unintended Pregnancy in Women With Congenital Heart Disease. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 126: 363-369. PMID: 26241427, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000000911.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude to HealthContraceptionContraception BehaviorContraceptive AgentsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHeart Defects, CongenitalHumansIntrauterine DevicesNeeds AssessmentPregnancyPregnancy Complications, CardiovascularPregnancy, UnplannedReproductive HistorySex CounselingSexual BehaviorUnited StatesConceptsCongenital heart diseaseHeart diseaseUnintended pregnancyReversible contraceptionContraceptive useCongenital heart disease clinicCross-sectional studyTime of conceptionDisease clinicPrimary outcomeTotal pregnanciesPregnancy historyActive womenIntrauterine deviceCardiology practiceContraceptive methodsHigh incidenceSubdermal implantsContraception useMost womenPregnancySpecific counselingContraceptionDiseaseWomen
2014
Patient and provider perspectives on Bedsider.org, an online contraceptive information tool, in a low income, racially diverse clinic population
Gressel GM, Lundsberg LS, Illuzzi JL, Danton CM, Sheth SS, Xu X, Gariepy A. Patient and provider perspectives on Bedsider.org, an online contraceptive information tool, in a low income, racially diverse clinic population. Contraception 2014, 90: 588-593. PMID: 25139723, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2014.07.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultContraceptionContraception BehaviorCounselingFamily Planning ServicesFemaleFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHumansInformation Seeking BehaviorInternetPatient Education as TopicPerceptionPovertyPregnancyUnited StatesWomen's HealthYoung AdultConceptsClinic providersPatient participantsDiverse clinic populationProvider perspectivesHealth careUrban clinic settingWomen ages 18Women's health careProviders/staffNew contraceptive methodsStructured interview guideUrban MedicaidUrban clinicClinic populationActive womenClinic settingUnplanned pregnancyContraceptive methodsPatientsProviders' understandingContraceptive educationAge 18Contraceptive toolAmerican CongressClinic
2012
Sexual functioning in young women with breast cancer.
Rosenberg S, Tamimi R, Gelber S, Ruddy K, Kereakoglow S, Borges V, Come S, Schapira L, Winer E, Partridge A. Sexual functioning in young women with breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 9100-9100. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.9100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer Rehabilitation Evaluation SystemBreast cancerSexual functioningYoung womenMulti-center cohort studySexual interestRehabilitation Evaluation SystemBody imageAdjuvant therapyPain symptomsCohort studyDysfunction scorePoor body imageMusculoskeletal painSurvivorship periodMenopausal symptomsPoor functionCare scoresSexual dysfunctionActive womenStage 0Age 40Treatment groupsTreatment dataMultivariate analysis
2011
Baseline Correlates of Inconsistent and Incorrect Condom Use Among Sexually Active Women in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project
Shih S, Kebodeaux C, Secura G, Allsworth J, Madden T, Peipert J. Baseline Correlates of Inconsistent and Incorrect Condom Use Among Sexually Active Women in the Contraceptive CHOICE Project. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2011, 38: 1012-1019. PMID: 21992976, PMCID: PMC3192989, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e318225f8c3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChoice BehaviorCohort StudiesCondomsContraception BehaviorContraceptive DevicesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMiddle AgedPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousProspective StudiesRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSexually Transmitted DiseasesUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsIncorrect condom useMore sex actsContraceptive CHOICE ProjectCondom useActive womenInconsistent condom useCHOICE ProjectLow condom useSex actsCorrect condom useFuture STIsProspective cohortBaseline correlatesUnivariate analysisRelative riskUnintended pregnancyHigh riskPrevention strategiesPoisson regressionUnprotected actsYounger ageWomenFirst intercourseBaseline dataPregnancy
2002
Vaginal Douching Practices Among Women Attending a University in the Southern United States
Funkhouser E, Hayes TD, Vermund SH. Vaginal Douching Practices Among Women Attending a University in the Southern United States. Journal Of American College Health 2002, 50: 177-182. PMID: 11910951, DOI: 10.1080/07448480209596024.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Longitudinal Study of Condom Use Patterns Among Women With or at Risk for HIV
Moore J, Hamburger M, Vlahov D, Schoenbaum E, Schuman P, Mayer K. Longitudinal Study of Condom Use Patterns Among Women With or at Risk for HIV. AIDS And Behavior 2001, 5: 263-273. DOI: 10.1023/a:1011344727416.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUninfected womenCondom use patternsConsistent condom useCondom useInfected partnerInfected womenSafe sex counselingUninfected male partnersInconsistent condom useLongitudinal studyGreater condom useHIV infectionActive HIVHIV serostatusUnknown serostatusPartner serostatusUninfected partnersStudy visitActive womenHIVSerostatusMale partnersWomenComparison groupVisits
1998
Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Risk in a Cohort of Young Women
Rockhill B, Willett W, Hunter D, Manson J, Hankinson S, Spiegelman D, Colditz G. Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Risk in a Cohort of Young Women. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1998, 90: 1555-1160. PMID: 9701365, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/90.15.1155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskHealth Study IIPhysical activityRelative riskBreast cancerCancer riskNurses' Health Study IIRR of cancerBreast cancer preventionInvasive breast cancerStrenuous physical activityConfidence intervalsLate adolescenceNonoccupational physical activityYoung adult womenProspective studyNonoccupational activitiesActive womenCancer preventionReduced riskStrenuous activityAdult womenAge 18Logistic regressionYoung women
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