Lives Of Young Women Research Articles

Impact of Castration on the Sexual Life in Young Women at the National Institute of Oncology of Rabat, Morocco

Introduction: Castration, also referred to as hormonal suppression, is generally understood as the halt of hormone production by the ovaries in premenopausal women. This can occur through medical means, such as the administration of LH-RH agonists or antagonists that act reversibly on the hypothalamic- pituitary axis, or through surgical or radical methods that permanently eliminate hormonal production. Castration is primarily recommended for premenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Regardless of the approach used, it produces side effects akin to those experienced during menopause, including hot flashes, anxiety, depressive disorders, and trophic changes that may affect sexual function. Thus, our study seeks to investigate the effects of castration on sexual life in our patients undergoing treatment for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out at a day hospital to assess the effects of mainly medical, but also surgical and radical castration on couple dynamics in 50 patients, averaging 40 years of age, who are being treated for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, regardless of whether it is localized or metastatic. Results: The majority of patients report experiencing side effects associated with castration, especially hot flashes, which affect nearly all patients, as well as depressive and anxiety disorders. However, it remains challenging to determine whether these issues are directly linked to the disease or its treatment. Additionally, many patients face sexual disturbances, including decreased libido and vaginal dryness, which significantly impact couple dynamics in almost 50% of cases. Conclusion: Investigating the effects of castration on sexuality, particularly regarding couple dynamics, highlights a significant yet sensitive topic. This issue, often considered taboo, represents a major side effect of prolonged treatment in long-term survivors. Therefore, it is essential to engage in regular discussions and collaborate with specialists, especially sexologists, to enhance tolerance and achieve lasting improvements in quality of life.

Therapeutic Efficacy of Wet Cupping on Uterine Inflammation in Primary Dysmenorrhea: An In Vivo Investigation Targeting Bilateral L4/L5 Vertebrae

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a prevalent problem in gynecology affecting the quality of life for young women. This medical condition is often responsible for the absence of young women from school or work, increasing the risk of developing hyperemesis gravidarum in the future. Furthermore, PD causes pain due to the activation of the local PGF2α pathway in the endometrium, which triggers oxidative stress processes, uterine ischemia and spasmodic uterine contractions. The first-line therapies for PD, Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptives, can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, intestinal ulcers and platelet abnormalities. To overcome the impact of PD, cupping has been proven effective as an alternative pain therapy with minimal side effects. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of cupping on writing latency threshold time, PGF2α levels and FP receptor expression in PD model rats. The experiment was conducted using female Sprague Dawley rats to analyze the effects of wet cupping therapy (WCT) on inflammatory repair in the uterus. The method used was a pre- and post-test control group design, with 35 female rats randomly divided into 5 groups. These consisted of normal control (NC), negative control (C−), positive control (C+) + ibuprofen 7.2 mg, as well as treatment groups, comprising dry cupping (DC) and WCT. The results showed that writhing time threshold of WCT was the same as C+ (p = 0.368), while PGF2α decreased in DC (43.43 pg/mL, p = 0.008) and WCT (189.25 pg/mL, p = 0.0154). Similar to C+, WCT significantly decreased serum PGF2α levels compared to C−. WCT also influenced the expression of PTGFR subunit similarly to NC, showing the capacity to control the inflammatory pathway. The study suggested that WCT was a promising therapeutic strategy for PD by decreasing PGF2α and PTGFR expression. HIGHLIGHTS Previous investigations conducted on experimental animals using wet cupping therapy (WCT) have shown histopathological results associated with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) caused by estradiol benzoate and oxytocin. Moreover, this study shows the potential of WCT in reducing inflammation-induced PD pain by inhibiting the expression of PGF2α and PTGFR in the cyclooxygenase pathway, potentially increasing the pain threshold. The results show that WCT offers a potential alternative therapy for PD caused by estradiol benzoate and oxytocin. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENARCHE KNOWLEDGE AND ANXIETY LEVELS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AGED 11-12 YEARS AT SDN LIMUSNUNGGAL 01 BOGOR REGENCY IN 2022

Menarche which is often known as the beginning of maturity in young women is usually characterized by the beginning of the first menstruation is often considered a threat in the life of young women. One of the factors of a person who has a bad perception or attitude is the level of knowledge that a person has. Knowledge can affect the level of readiness in a person to face anything that the existence of ignorance will cause pressure on a person so that it causes anxiety. This study aims to determine the relationship between menarche knowledge and the level of anxiety of elementary school students aged 11-12 years at SDN Limusnunggal 01 Bogor Regency in 2022. The method used in this study is quantitative, which is analytical with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling so that the sample in this study was the entire population of students of SDN Limusnunggal 01 totaling 135 and samples totaling 77 who had menarche. Data collection uses questionnaires/questionnaires for grade 5 students and google from for grade 6 students. Bivariate data analysis using chi square test. Statistical test using chi square test with the results of respondents who had less knowledge of menarche as many as 51 respondents (66.2%) and had a high level of anxiety as many as 44 respondents (57.1%) obtained p-value (0.000) < (0.05). There is a relationship between menarche knowledge and the anxiety level of elementary school students aged 11-12 years at SDN Limusnunggal 01 Bogor Regency in 2022.

Caring Connections: Unveiling Supportive Needs for Enhanced Quality of Life in Young Women with Breast Cancer

Introduction: Providing supportive care to cancer patients can improve their quality of life (QOL). The present study aimed to determine the met and unmet supportive care needs of young women with breast cancer and their relation with their QOL. Methods: In this cross-sectional correlational study, 275 women under 50 years old with breast cancer under chemotherapy who were selected by a convenience sampling method in 2020-2021 at Tabriz, Iran, participated. Data were collected by questionnaires and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics by SPSS software version 13. Results: The mean (SD) score of supportive care needs was 87.25(23.27). The most common unmet needs among patients were psychological needs. The mean (SD) scores of QOL in the functional and symptom domains were 36.21(4.23) and 41.91(6.57), respectively. Total supportive care needs had a significant and negative relationship with the functional areas of QOL in both the EORTC QLQ-C30.V.3 (r=0.15, P=0.007) and EORTC QLQ-BR23 (r=-0.46, P<0.001) and a significant positive relationship with the symptom domain in both the EORTC QLQ-C30.V.3 (r=0.32, P<0.001) and EORTC QLQ-BR23 (r=0.11, P=0.03). Conclusion: Patients with breast cancer require a variety of supportive care during treatment. Supportive care programs, particularly during chemotherapy or hormone therapy, are essential for reducing patients’ unmet needs and improving their QOL.

Methods and theory for analyzing intensive longitudinal data in family research

AbstractAlthough family scholars have long relied on longitudinal data, electronic methods of data collection like web‐ and app‐based surveys have greatly increased the amount of data with many repeated measures at short intervals, sometimes called intensive longitudinal data. The authors provide a conceptual overview of this type of data, paying particular attention to the appropriate frequency for the intervals, and discuss some of the unique contributions to Life Course Theory that can be generated with such data. They illustrate two analytic techniques that especially benefit from an intensive longitudinal design—sequence analysis and between‐within regression—by applying these methods to intensive longitudinal data from the Relationship Dynamics and Social Life Study that represent a “micro life course” of pregnancy risk (partnering, pregnancy desire, sex, and contraception) during the transition to adulthood. Their sequence analysis shows that singlehood, hormonal contraception, or partnered abstinence dominated most young women's micro‐life courses. Black/African‐American young women's micro life courses were similarly dominated by singlehood but were even more frequently dominated by partnered abstinence than their non‐Black/African‐American peers'. However, Black/African‐American women's micro life courses were less stable, potentially explaining their higher undesired pregnancy rates. A between‐within regression model shows that Black/African‐American coital contraceptors were less likely than their non‐Black/African‐American peers to use withdrawal (rather than condoms). They conclude by suggesting some potential ways that intensive longitudinal data capturing micro‐life courses can contribute to important outstanding research questions in family research.

Social transitions in the perceptions of female circumcision by young women before and following immigration to Norway

ABSTRACT Drawing on qualitative interviews about female circumcision with 21 young women of immigrant background, this paper explores the social transitions that occur through experiences such as female circumcision and immigration and analyses how such transitions influence young women’s sense of self. Being circumcised in a country where the practice is considered common, and then immigrating to a country where it is considered a violation of Human rights, may challenge how young women perceive themselves and other women in their families. In focusing on social transitions occasioned by circumcision and migration, the study provides an insight into subtle yet emotionally charged processes that are very much part of the everyday life of young women of immigrant background who have undergone circumcision themselves or know others who have, such as family members or friends.

Perilaku Sosial Remaja Akhir Di Komunitas Nctzen Terhadap Korean Pop (Kpop)

Throughout the whole of adolescence, themes of complexity and receptivity to new experiences manifest themselves more prominently than they do throughout earlier periods. In terms of the development of its most essential characteristic, which is femininity, the proliferation of K-pop culture has had both good and bad consequences on the development of this characteristic. When it comes to the development of a person's personality, puberty is one of the most significant stages. In human behavior, an individual's response to stimuli that are both external and internal to oneself is referred to as social behavior. The objective of this study is to ascertain the degree to which Korean pop music has an impact on the social lives of young women in their teenage years. In the current investigation, a quantitative approach was used, which was based on primary data sets and utilized a clustering technique for the purpose of adding data. According to the results of this research, Korean pop music may have an effect on the social periacoustic syndrome that is prevalent among adolescents

Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Biofeedback Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Effects on Urinary Frequency and Quality of Life in Young Women with Overactive Bladder

Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation and Biofeedback Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Effects on Urinary Frequency and Quality of Life in Young Women with Overactive Bladder

Examination of the effects of primary dysmenorrhea on daily life of young women and treatment approaches

<b>Aim: </b>Dysmenorrhea is a condition characterized by pain during or before menstruation. This study aims to investigate how dysmenorrhea affects the quality of life of young women and explore effective treatment approaches.<br /> <b>Methods: </b>The research data in descriptive and cross-sectional types were collected using a personal information form containing students' socio-demographic characteristics and a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). A total of 336 students diagnosed with dysmenorrhea and willing to participate in the study were included.<br /> <b>Results: </b>The mean VAS scale score used to determine the severity of dysmenorrhea in the participants was 6.51±2.10. Among the participants who chose Complementary and Alternative Treatment (CAT), 81.8% preferred lying down for rest, and 72.9% opted for applying heat to the abdomen. A statistically significant difference was found in the use of analgesics and CAT methods for dysmenorrhea control based on a family history of dysmenorrhea and the impact of dysmenorrhea on daily life (p<0.05).<br /> <b>Conclusion: </b>This study demonstrates that dysmenorrhea can impact the daily lives of young women and highlights the utilization of various treatment methods. Analgesic medication and TAT methods are commonly preferred for managing this condition. Future research could provide further insights into dysmenorrhea management and aid in developing more effective strategies to improve the quality of life for young women.

Intersectionality in Girlhood Studies: Analysing the Denied and Reclaimed Journeys of Agency in Diverse Societal Milieus

The transition from girlhood to womanhood is a fundamental and often natural phase in a young woman's life, marked by self-discovery and growth. However, for a vast sea of girls across various regions and races, this process is unnaturalised and tainted by violence, abuse and suppression of identity. Their girlhood is stifled by a patriarchal society expecting them to conform to conventional gender roles, leaving them no room for joyful self-exploration. Therefore, girlhood studies becomes a crucial field of research to understand and highlight the resilience, agency, and creativity of girls while acknowledging the myriad systemic challenges they face, serving as poignant reminders of the need to nurture the girlhood of all young women, allowing them to flourish and discover their own unique paths to womanhood. This paper herein proposes to delve into this theme, seeking to understand how these dynamics influence the lived realities of girls who are denied a free girlhood, while exploring how they reclaim their voice in their fight against oppression. This study draws insights from Alice Walker's coming of age novel 'The Color Purple' along with selected sections from Rassundari Devi's autobiography 'Amar Jiban,' as these literary works illuminate the harrowing experiences of female characters forced into premature adulthood. Additionally, the study references 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in order to compare the nuances of stifled girlhood experiences across the boundaries of race, region and ethnicity. Scholarly voices such as Tanika Sarkar and Martha J. Cutter, etc. will also be cited simultaneously to enrich the analysis by encompassing aspects of feminist literary theories.

The Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Level of Symptom and Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent in Denpasar

Background: young women often experience various problems including pain during menstruation. Menstrual pain which is called dysmenorrhea is pain in the stomach or uterus, pain that occurs together with the onset of menstruation which occurs several hours to days. The incidence of primary dysmenorrhea will influence and have a major impact on the quality of life of these adolescents.
 Purpose: This study aims to prove the effectiveness of physical exercises in the form of abdominal stretching and core strengthening in reducing the degree of complaints and the quality of life of young women with primary dysmenorrhea in Denpasar
 Method: Research method with one pre-test design and post-test group design. The research was conducted at a private physiotherapist in Denpasar, Bali from September to August 2022. The sample consisted of 30 people who received physical exercises in the form of abdominal stretching and core strengthening.
 Results: The Wilcoxon Test showed different results before and after the intervention obtained a value (p <0.05) which means that there was a significant difference before and after the intervention in the degree of complaints and quality of life.
 Conclusion: Physical exercise is effective on the degree of complaints and quality of life in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea in Denpasar

Navigating risk: Young women's pathways through the care, education and criminal justice systems

AbstractThe criminalization of young women in care remains an important practice and policy issue in England despite 2018 national guidance and the subsequent development of local authority protocols to reduce the criminalization of care‐experienced young people. This paper contributes to the emerging research on young women whose behaviour challenges professionals, through secondary analysis of case file data and narrative interviews with 24 care‐experienced young women from a national project on care and offending. Analysis focused on young women's pathways through the care, justice and education systems and identified five domains within young women's lives where available risk or resilience factors were significant in directing young women towards prosocial opportunities, to new types of victimization or to criminalization and offending. These domains consisted of placements and caregiver relationships; partner relationships; pregnancy and motherhood; participation in education; and the transition to adulthood through leaving care. The paper concludes with implications for practice for professionals working with young women, in particular emphasizing that how the care, justice and education systems respond to young women can contribute to negative pathways or transform them.

On the margins of suicide: everyday horizons, turning points and trajectories of protection in peripheral young women.

Suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-harm in vulnerable groups and population minorities pose a challenge for suicidology, complicating the universality of suicide. The goal of this paper is to analyze the lives of young women from marginalized communities, considering their experiences with suicidality and their relational and violent horizons. Nine women who took part in the fifth wave of a cohort on mental health and violence (2005-2022) in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, were interviewed (2022) about the contexts that kept them from committing suicide despite significant emotional distress from childhood through youth. From theme-based content analysis, three categories stood out and may contribute to an intersectional, decolonial and socially relevant approach to preventing self-destructive behavior. In the first, views on self-inflicted violence, better explained by the cores concepts of "sin" and "illness" than by the general violence they experienced. In the second, indirect references to self-harm behavior, where it was recognized that the use of euphemisms reflects not only the taboo but also the silencing of and discrimination against minorities. In the third, layers of protection and turning points, where "spirituality", "occupation" and "motherhood" were interpreted as the main associations between factors of protection and resilience in the trajectories and daily lives of these young women. A closer look that acknowledges the humanity, rights and psychological distress of groups subjected to violence and discrimination not only enhances care and prevention of suicidal behavior but also deepens understanding of this human and universal phenomenon.

Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of women’s most common endocrine disorders that can cause anxiety, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life (QOL). Aims and Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a 9-week mindfulness-based meditation program on the QOL and general health parameters in young women with PCOS. Materials and Methods: This study was implemented on women diagnosed with PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria. The program was conducted for 9 weeks, beginning with a 15 min session and gradually increasing it to 60 min. The program included techniques on breath focus, body scan, “Om” chanting, mindful breathing, thinking, seeing, and listening. Pre-intervention questionnaires were given to the participants. These were a PCOS questionnaire (PCOSQ), a general health-related QOL questionnaire, and a five-item questionnaire for acne problems. Responses of participants were analyzed using 22 SPSS statistical software. Results: There was a significant difference in the mean of pre- and post-intervention Likert scale response values for the 26-item PCOSQ. There was no significant difference in the mean of pre- and post-intervention Likert scale response values for the acne questionnaire. Before the intervention, majority of them were unsatisfied with their health condition, only 8% reported “excellent” health, after the intervention 63% reported “very good.” 42% reported a reduction in pain, and 71% reported that they were calm and peaceful “most of the time.” Conclusion: Results showed that mindfulness meditation intervention had caused a significant change in general health and QOL of patients with PCOS.

The Effect of Abdominal Stretching, Yoga, and Dysmenorrhea Exercises on Prostaglandin Levels and Pain

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea, or pain during menstruation, affects a high percentage of women of reproductive age. It can disrupt learning activities at school, cause a lack of concentration, and lead to frequent absences, ultimately decreasing the quality of life for young women. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of abdominal stretching, yoga, and dysmenorrhea exercises on prostaglandin levels and pain in school-age adolescents. Method: A quasi-experimental study with an experimental laboratory design was used, with pretest and posttest control groups. The sampling technique used was probability sampling with simple random sampling of 32 female students divided into four groups, with three groups receiving abdominal stretching, yoga therapy, and dysmenorrhea exercises, respectively, and one group serving as the control group. Data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: The average prostaglandin levels after treatment were highest in the abdominal stretching group at 31.7 pg/mL and lowest in the dysmenorrhea group at 19.0 pg/mL. The difference in prostaglandin levels was highest in the dysmenorrhea exercise group at 42.5 pg/mL and lowest in the control group at 14.4 pg/mL. Most participants who experienced moderate pain before and after the intervention generally complained of mild pain. Conclusion: The study found a significant effect of abdominal stretching therapy, yoga therapy, and dysmenorrhea exercises on prostaglandin levels and pain. Dysmenorrhea exercises were found to be the most effective therapy in reducing prostaglandin levels and dysmenorrhea pain, compared to abdominal stretching and yoga therapy.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: interdisciplinary creative art practice and nature connections

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine with the large majority of cases classed as idiopathic, meaning there is no known cause. Typically, most cases occur in children...

The effect of pilates and a WhatsApp-based health intervention program on symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): A randomized controlled study

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) reduces the quality of life of young women and negatively affects their mental health and productivity. Regular physical activity and lifestyle changes are effective in alleviating and eliminating PMS symptoms. Accordingly, this randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effect of pilates and a WhatsApp-based support program on reducing PMS symptoms. A support program including pilates exercises and sending text messages was applied for 8 weeks to the students in the intervention group, and no attempt was made to the students in the control group. In this study, it was found that a support program including pilates exercise and Whatsapp text messages significantly reduced PMS symptoms.

Woolf’s Night and Day and the Free-Union Novel

This article places Woolf’s Night and Day (1919) in the context of the Edwardian free-union novel—works that represent and debate monogamous relationships without legal recognition. In seeking alternatives to marriage, this genre explored what modernity might mean for young, middle-class women. Typically, the narratives’ protagonists ultimately abandon the idea of the free union, the novels often ending after all with a conventional engagement. Night and Day follows this pattern, but only to a point. It examines the free union as an opportunity for a more liberated life for young women and still ends with an engagement, but it also remains committed to seeking a compromise between old and new—reimagining marriage on more equal terms. In this, Night and Day can be seen as a transitional novel, in relation both to Woolf’s own writing and to the shift from Edwardian fiction toward modernism.

Does yoga training relate to health-promoting modifications of anthropometric indicators of overweight and quality of life in young women? Preliminary observations.

Background: Overweight and obesity are global civilization problems affecting all age groups, including in Poland. The prevalence of excessive body weight among young women in 2022, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS), was 20%. Overweight leads to numerous complications and increases the risk of chronic diseases. There is also a confirmed link between obesity and low self-acceptance, leading to a decrease in quality of life, especially among women. Health-promoting modifications of lifestyle, including physical activity and diet, play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of obesity. Regular physical activity like yoga is also associated with improved quality of life, particularly in the psychological domain. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the changes in anthropometric indicators of body weight (BMI, WC, WHR) and quality of life (SF-36) after 8 weeks of yoga training, conducted 3 times a week, with each session lasting 45 minutes.Material and methods: The study included 27 women with an average age of 31.48 years 10.98, who were not undergoing any medical therapy or engaging in other physical training, and were not pregnant. The participants did not make any changes to their diet during the study. The obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics 24. The normal distribution of variables was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and the difference between variables was analyzed using either the Student's t-test or the Wilcoxon test. The relationships between variables were examined using the Spearman's rank correlation test.Results: The analysis of the obtained results showed that in the study group, the conducted yoga training led to a statistically significant increase in the level of quality of life in all domains (PCS, MCS, PF, RP, BP, GH, VT, SF, MH). There were no statistically significant changes observed in BMI, WC, and WHR before and after the training, which may be attributed to the small sample size and requires further research.Conclusion: Based on the preliminary results, it can be inferred that an 8-week yoga training may be recommended as a method to improve the quality of life in women.

‘No rest from the mess’: an intersectional analysis of young women’s pandemic lives in Aotearoa New Zealand

ABSTRACT This paper examines how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the everyday lives of young women living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Engaging a feminist intersectional and youth studies approach and drawing upon interviews and focus groups with 45 young women (16–25 years) from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, we reveal how culture, ethnicity, socio-economic and living conditions impacted the gendered and emotional labor expected of young women (i.e. caring for younger siblings, vulnerable family members, various chores, part-time work), and how the practices of care for others impacted young women’s capacity for their own educational, social and career development. Ultimately, this paper highlights the remarkable agency of young women during the pandemic, their compassion and empathy for others, their learnings and reflections, and how this period of radical social disruption impacted their future imaginings for themselves. In so doing, our analysis raises important questions for youth-focused pandemic educational, social and employment policies, calling for more intersectional approaches that consider how COVID-19 is continuing to significantly and unevenly shape the identity development and life trajectories of young women.