Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2017
Duration of Reproductive Years and the Risk of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events in Older Women: Insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Studies have shown conflicting information regarding the association between the age at menarche and/or menopause and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in older women. This study aimed to determine whether a longer duration of reproductive years in older women in the U.S. population was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. ⋯ Among women ≥60 years, a longer duration of reproductive years was associated with lower risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. This association was mainly due to a reduction in the risk of stroke and angina.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2017
Gender Differences in Receipt of National Institutes of Health R01 Grants Among Junior Faculty at an Academic Medical Center: The Role of Connectivity, Rank, and Research Productivity.
To determine whether there were gender differences in likelihood of receiving a first National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 award among 5445 instructors and assistant professors at Harvard Medical School (HMS). ⋯ A relatively small proportion of HMS junior faculty obtained their first NIH R01 award during the study period. There was no significant gender difference in likelihood of award. However, we are unable to distinguish faculty that never applied from those who applied and were not successful.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2017
Pregnancy and the Acceptability of Computer-Based Versus Traditional Mental Health Treatments.
Recent recommendations urge increased depression screening in pregnant and postpartum women, potentially increasing demand for treatment. Computer-based psychotherapy treatments may address some of perinatal women's unique mental health treatment needs and barriers. ⋯ While computer-based therapies were acceptable to most pregnant women in this sample, traditional talk therapy was the preferred option. Future research should consider how to tailor computer-based therapies to the unique needs of perinatal women.
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Journal of women's health · Sep 2017
Factors Affecting Sexual Function in Midlife Women: Results from the Midlife Women's Health Study.
The objective of this study was to estimate the importance of risk factors affecting sexual function in sexually active midlife women. ⋯ The factors associated with sexual outcome in menopausal women are complex and vary depending on the sexual outcome.
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Journal of women's health · Sep 2017
Beyond Body Mass Index: Using Anthropometric Measures and Body Composition Indicators to Assess Odds of an Endometriosis Diagnosis.
Body mass index (BMI) and endometriosis have been inversely associated. To address gaps in this research, we examined associations among body composition, endometriosis, and physical activity. ⋯ In a surgical cohort, endometriosis was inversely associated with anthropometric measures and body composition indicators.