Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2013
ReviewGynecologic cancer prevention and control in the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: progress, current activities, and future directions.
Gynecologic cancer confers a large burden among women in the United States. Several evidence-based interventions are available to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality from these cancers. The National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) is uniquely positioned to implement these interventions in the US population. This review discusses progress and future directions for the NCCCP in preventing and controlling gynecologic cancer.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2013
Strategies associated with higher postpartum glucose tolerance screening rates for gestational diabetes mellitus patients.
Most women with histories of gestational diabetes mellitus do not receive a postpartum screening test for type 2 diabetes, even though they are at increased risk. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with high rates of postpartum glucose screening. ⋯ Strategies associated with higher postpartum glucose screening for GDM patients included clinical protocols for postpartum testing, electronic medical records to alert providers of the need for testing, and reminders to patients.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2013
Needs and priorities in women's health training: perspectives from an internal medicine residency program.
Few studies have examined residents' perspectives on the adequacy of women's health (WH) training in internal medicine (IM). This study sought residents' opinions regarding comfort level managing 13 core WH topics, their perceived adequacy of training in these areas, and the frequency with which they managed each topic. The association between reported comfort level and perceived adequacy of training and management frequency was also assessed. ⋯ Key gaps remain in WH training. Our results emphasize the importance of reinforcing WH training with hands-on management opportunities. Understanding institution-specific strengths and weaknesses may help guide the development of targeted initiatives.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2013
The role of stress, depression, and violence on unintended pregnancy among young urban women.
Unintended pregnancy (UP) is common, particularly among women exposed to violence, and it is linked to adverse maternal and child outcomes. This study investigated the potential role of current depressive symptoms, social support, and psychosocial stress in moderating the association between violence exposure and UP. ⋯ Ongoing screening for depressive symptoms and stress among female survivors of CSA may be important in reducing the high rates of unintended pregnancy in urban communities.
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2013
Comparative StudyHealth disparities among sexual minority women veterans.
Lesbian and bisexual (i.e., sexual minority) identity is more common among women veterans than among male veterans. Unique health issues have been identified among women veterans and among sexual minority women, but little is known about women who are both sexual minorities and veterans. This study aimed to compare demographic and health information from sexual minority women veterans with sexual minority women non-veterans and heterosexual women veterans. ⋯ Results suggest sexual minority women veterans may experience unique health disparities relevant to provision of care in both Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA healthcare systems. Future research requires availability of data that include sexual minority status.