Adult Female Population Research Articles

Domesticity to Autonomy: Women, Pre-Drinking, and the Liminoid Experience

ABSTRACT Drinking before going out, also referred to as ‘pre-drinking’ or ‘pre-loading’, has received little academic attention in adult female populations. This comparative research analyses women’s pre-drinking routines by drawing on ethnographic data from a broader study of women’s wine drinking practices in Australia and England. Informed by Catherine Bell’s ‘ritualised activities’, and the work of Victor Turner on ‘liminoid’ experiences and ‘communitas’, it finds that pre-drinking is a dynamic, ritualised, liminoid experience, with distinct contextual variations. In both groups, pre-drinking acts as a ritual and liminoid event which signifies the cue from ‘domestic’ home roles to ‘free’ social times. However, it finds that for the English women, pre-drinking is typically performed as a solo routine involving construction of idealised gender roles through which self-presentation is performed. In doing so, it supports previous research that posits that women drink wine to feel decadent and sophisticated, as part of a gendered embodiment of femininity. In the case of the Australian women, pre-drinking typically manifests as a feeling of ‘sisterhood’ among friends in an expression of communitas.

Transforming Indian cattle industry for building sustainable future

India is one of the 17 global mega-biodiversity hotspots and harbours a rich diversity of flora and fauna with more than 212 breeds of various livestock species registered at the national level. Livestock sector contributes immensely to the national GDP of India with appreciable annual growth in dairying sector. The cattle population in India is mainly concentrated in its northern and western regions. Raising cattle is deeply ingrained into the social, cultural, and traditional fabric of many communities in India. It forms an important source of livelihood for rural masses. India faces a twin challenge of sustainable management of its huge cattle inventory while improving the productivity of animals and profitability of farmers within the minimum possible time. It is coupled with other challenges in terms of the limited resource base and changing agro-climatic trends along with the ever-looming threat of climate change. The profitability of rearing cattle has increased gradually since independence mainly due to staunch efforts made during the White Revolution and subsequently its carry-over effect. The adult female cattle population of India has increased 1.67 times from 54.4 million in 1951 to 145.12 million in 2019. There is an utmost need for improvement of productivity of cows using modern genetic approaches coupled with improvement in different facets of breeding, feeding and healthcare management. Streamlining the marketing channels, expanding the market network, and establishing a suitable farmers’ co-operative system across the country for dairy products offer opportunities for improved income of the dairy farmers besides providing nutritional security to rural masses. The present policy paper attempts to traverse through the important milestones and programmes in the cattle sector that led India to the stage of self-sustenance, besides analyzing the current threats and challenges faced by the industry along with possible solutions

ADOS-2 Module 4: Psychometric Properties and Diagnostic Performance at an Autism-specialized Clinic.

Psychometric properties and diagnostic performance of the ADOS-2 module 4 were evaluated with participants from an autism-specialized clinic. The sample had 331 participants with 226 males and 70 females receiving an ASD diagnosis. The evaluation consisted of the following: (1) A replication of the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) reported by Hus, V., & Lord, C. (2014). The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Module 4: Revised Algorithm and Standardized Severity Scores. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(8), 1996-2012. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803014-2080-3 .). (2) Identification of ADOS-2 items best predicting clinical diagnosis using Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE) and comparison of these items to previous findings. (3) Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analyses of the effects of age and IQ on diagnostic performance. (4) Comparisons of ADOS-2 revised algorithm scores between females and males and their association with ADI-R scores. The EFA item-to-factor allocation of the ADOS-2 revised algorithm was largely reproduced. When comparing the present RFE to previous RFE findings, the item Quality of Social Responses stood out. ROC curve analysis showed outstanding diagnostic performance for adults with IQ above 70 but for females, ADOS-2 revised algorithm scores were lowered, and, contrary to males, did not correlate with ADI-R scores. Reproducing the item-to-factor allocation and finding outstanding agreement with the diagnostic decision for adults with IQ > 70 showcase the strength of the ADOS-2 revised algorithm. Furthermore, by incorporating, into future revisions, the finding of inter-clinic importance of the item Quality of Social Responses, performance might be further enhanced. Lastly, though, that female scores were lowered and did not correlate with ADI-R indicate a weakness in the ADOS-2 when applied to the adult female population.

Analysis of the incidence of uterine fibroid in Yekaterinburg

Background. Uterine fibroid (UF) is a benign tumor of the myometrium and is considered as one of the criteria for the state of women’s reproductive health. Objective information about the incidence of UF in a modern megalopolis allows us to assess the level of health of the female population, characterize the availability and quality of medical care, and plan its development.Aim. To analyze the incidence and prevalence of UF according to the data of medical organizations in Yekaterinburg in 2016–2022.Materials and methods. An epidemiological study of the incidence and prevalence of the adult female population of the city of Yekaterinburg in 2016–2022 was conducted. For the analysis, we used Form No. 12 of the Federal Statistical Observation of Medical Organizations located in the city. The incidence rates were calculated for the average annual female population aged 18 years and over, expressed in 0/0000. Absolute growth (decrease), growth rate (decrease), growth rate (decrease), average growth rate (decrease) were studied. The long-term dynamics of the indicators was determined using the average growth rate.Results. The incidence of UF was 130.890/0000, and the prevalence was 735.800/0000 in 2016. During the pre-pandemic period, the indicators increased significantly in 2019 compared to the baseline year 2016 (р < 0.001). The incidence increased by 1.96 times, the prevalence – by 1.39 times. The indicators decreased to the level of 2016 during the pandemic of new coronavirus infection (2020–2022) (р >0.05).Conclusion. The obtained dynamics of incidence and prevalence of UF in the population of women in a modern megalopolis is considered as a criterion for the state of women’s health, accessibility and quality of preventive and planned medical care for gynecological patients. The results of the study are recommended for planning medical care for women and can form the basis for continuing epidemiological studies.

Enhancing dairy cow population through decreasing calf mortality and increasing calving rate in Indonesia: a system dynamics approach

Abstract The dairy industry in Indonesia is facing significant challenges due to the rates of calf mortality and low calving rates. Calf mortality and calving rate became critical factors that influence the sustainability of the dairy cow population. This study aimed to assess reproduction management by decreasing calf mortality and increasing calving rates to enhance the dairy cow population in Indonesia. This study employed secondary data in 2022 using technical parameter coefficients from previous research. A causal loop diagram and a simulation model using a system dynamics approach were developed to investigate the dynamics of the dairy cow population under different scenarios of calf mortality and calving rates from 2023 to 2030. The results showed that decreasing calf mortality by 2% may increase dairy cow population by 1,991 head/year (0.31%), heifer population by 417 head/year (0.63%), and adult female dairy cattle population by 389 head/year (0.09%). The finding of this study also showed that increasing calving rate by 5% may increase dairy cow population by 17,854 head/year (2.75%), heifer population by 3,698 head/year (5.56%), and adult female dairy cattle population by 2,137 head/year (0.51%). It is concluded that reducing calf mortality rates and improving calving rates should be prioritized to enhance the dairy cow population in Indonesia.

Sex and gender differences in adverse events following influenza and COVID-19 vaccination

IntroductionActive and passive surveillance studies have found that a greater proportion of females report adverse events (AE) following receipt of either the COVID-19 or seasonal influenza vaccine compared to males. In a predominately young adult female population of healthcare workers, we sought to determine the intersection of biological sex and sociocultural gender differences in prospective active reporting of vaccine outcomes, which remains poorly characterized.MethodsThis cohort study enrolled Johns Hopkins Health System healthcare workers (HCWs) who were recruited from the mandatory annual fall 2019–2022 influenza vaccine and the fall 2022 COVID-19 bivalent vaccine campaigns. Vaccine recipients were enrolled the day of vaccination and AE surveys were administered two days post-vaccination for bivalent COVID-19 and influenza vaccine recipients. Data were collected regarding the presence of a series of solicited local and systemic AEs. Open-ended answers about participants’ experiences with AEs also were collected for the COVID-19 vaccine recipients.ResultsFemales were more likely to report local AEs after either influenza (OR = 2.28, p = 0.001) or COVID-19 (OR = 2.57, p = 0.008) vaccination compared to males, regardless of age or race. Males and females had comparable probabilities of reporting systemic AEs after either influenza (OR = 1.18, p = 0.552) or COVID-19 (OR = 0.96, p = 0.907) vaccination. Hormonal birth control use did not impact the rates of reported AEs following influenza vaccination among reproductive-aged female HCWs. Women reported more interruptions in their daily routine following COVID-19 vaccination than men and were more likely to seek out self-treatment. More women than men scheduled their COVID-19 vaccination before their days off in anticipation of AEs.ConclusionsOur findings highlight the need for sex- and gender-inclusive policies to inform more effective mandatory occupational health vaccination strategies. Further research is needed to evaluate the potential disruption of AEs on occupational responsibilities following mandated vaccination for healthcare workers, a predominately female population, and to more fully characterize the post-vaccination behavioral differences between men and women.

Message Effectiveness of Fear Appeals in Vaccination Communication Campaigns: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review of 54 cross-disciplinary peer-reviewed causal empirical studies helps public health officials, researchers, and healthcare professionals better comprehend the effects of fear appeals in vaccine promotional campaigns on message processing, persuasion, vaccination attitudes, and vaccination intentions. This review documents inconsistent findings across studies, which it attempts to clarify by considering differences in research designs, sample populations, and outcomes measured. In general, we find that fear appeals increase risk perceptions, message involvement, and vaccination attitudes. However, fear appeals have less influence on vaccination intentions, especially among female and general adult populations or populations from the U.S. and other Western cultures. On the other hand, the effect of fear appeals on vaccination intentions is stronger among student populations and those from China (People's Republic of China and Hong Kong) and other non-Western cultures. Also, fear appeals are less persuasive when promoting COVID-19 vaccines and boosters than they are for other vaccines (e.g., HPV, influenza, MMR). Future research should compare fear appeal effectiveness in messages across vaccines or when combined with other executional elements, such as the endorser or type of evidence provided. Finally, future studies should explore other methodological approaches and measure underexplored message outcomes, such as vaccine uptake behavior, in more naturalistic settings.

The Effect of Menopausal Status, Insulin Resistance and Body Mass Index on the Prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common and presents in a large proportion-up to 30%-of the global adult female population. Several factors have been linked with NAFLD in women, such as age, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. To extract appropriate details about the topic, we conducted an extensive search using various medical subject headings and entry terms including 'Menopause', 'Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease', 'Insulin resistance', and 'BMI'. This exhaustive search resulted in a total of 180 studies, among which only 19 were able to meet the inclusion criteria. While most of these studies indicated a significant rise in NAFLD prevalence among postmenopausal women, two did not find strong evidence linking menopause with NAFLD. Moreover, it was observed that women with NAFLD had higher insulin resistance levels and BMIs compared to those without the condition. In summary, it is important to consider specific factors like risk profile, hormonal status, and age along with metabolic components when treating women presenting with NAFLD. There is need for data-driven research on how gender affects the sensitivity of biomarkers towards NAFLD as well as the development of sex-specific prediction models-this would help personalize management approaches for women, who stand to benefit greatly from such tailored interventions.

Colonization of Piriformospora indica enhances rice resistance against the brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens.

Piriformospora indica is an endophytic fungus that can promote the growth and confer resistance against diverse stresses in host plants by root colonization. However, the effects of P. indica colonization on improving plant resistance to insect pests are still less explored. The brown planthopper (BPH) Nilaparvata lugens is a serious monophagous pest that causes extensive damage to rice plants. Here, we aimed to evaluate the effects of P. indica colonization on rice resistance against BPH. The colonization of P. indica in rice roots resisted damage from BPH. Age-stage, two-sex life table analyses showed that feeding on P. indica-colonized rice plants affected BPH's female adult longevity, oviposition period, fecundity, population parameters and population size. BPH female adults feeding on P. indica-colonized plants excreted less honeydew. P. indica colonization remarkably increased the duration of np, N2, and N3 waveform, as well as the occurrences of N1 and N2, and decreased the duration of N4-b for BPH on rice plants. Meanwhile, the weight of BPH on the colonized plants was significantly lower than the control. In addition, the feeding and oviposition preferences of BPH to P. indica-colonized plants were reduced. qRT-RCR analyses revealed that P. indica colonization induced the expressions of jasmonic acid (JA)- and salicylic acid (SA)-related genes in rice plants. P. indica colonization can reduce BPH performance on rice plants with potential inhibitory effects on population growth. Collectively, these results support the potential for endophytically colonized P. indica as an effective strategy to improve insect resistance of crops. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

An observational study to assess awareness of cervical cancer among the adult women of field practice area of urban health training center in Kolkata

Background: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem, especially worldwide. Lack of awareness about the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and danger signs has led to a rise in the prevalence of the disease in countries like India. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the awareness of cervical cancer and its risk factors among the adult female population residing in the urban slum of Kolkata Municipal Corporation area and their attitude toward the disease. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 720 adult female residents of the field practice area of the urban health training center of NRS Medical College using a predesigned pretested questionnaire. Results: In the current study, 58.3% of subjects were married at <18 years of age and 38.3% with >2 children. A significant association was found among inter-menstrual bleeding and persistent low back pain with a family history of cancer, persistent vaginal discharge, and postmenopausal bleeding with education, dyspareunia showed significant association with age, education, and family type, heavy menstruation with religion. Furthermore, the association between postcoital bleeding with education and blood in the urine or stool with marital status was found to be significant. A significant association was found between confidences about noticing a symptom with marital status (P<0.05). Conclusion: Unsatisfactory knowledge about cervical cancer among adult women in an urban slum poses the risk of the disease. Awareness of risk factors of cervical cancer, along with early diagnosis and treatment, can decline the burden of the disease.

Sex Differences in the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Institutional Misconduct among Adults in Prison.

Research from the past few decades has highlighted the long- and wide-reaching effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These experiences can negatively affect mental and physical health, as well as behaviors and interpersonal relationships well into adulthood. While it is generally understood that ACEs are prevalent in correctional populations, no prior studies have measured this issue using a large representative and racially and ethnically diverse sample of both male and female adult correctional populations in the United States. The data used for this study were collected via an assessment administered to more than 2,100 adults in Minnesota's prison system. Descriptive findings revealed that multiple and varied forms of ACEs were common in the histories of this state's incarcerated population, particularly among females and incarcerated persons who identified as Black, White/non-Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native. The multivariate results revealed that past exposure to ACEs increased the likelihood and speed of disciplinary convictions after admission to prison for males, but not for females. Overall, the results underscored the importance of assessing for responsivity factors upon admission to prison, including ACEs.

Anthropometric Study Via Digital X-Rays of the Obturator Foramen in Surgical Treatment of Urine Incontinence in the South-Western Adult Female Population of Iran

Background: The trans-obturator tape (TOT) procedure is an efficient treatment option that provides support for the urethra in cases of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Objectives: This research aimed to ascertain the accuracy of anthropometric parameters of the female pubic arch and the obturator foramen (OF) and their application in clinical anatomy. Methods: In this cross-sectional observational research conducted from October 2021 to September 2022, the morphometric characteristics of the pubic arch and the OF were measured on digital pelvic radiographs of 500 adult women from southwestern Iran. They were grouped into three age categories, namely, 18 - 34, 35 - 50, and more than 50 years old, and compared within and between the groups. Results: Significant differences were observed in computed parameter indices of the OF and pubic arch based on age. Parameters such as inter-obturator foramina distance, pubic symphysis length, pubic ramus width, and length increased significantly with age (P ≤ 0.05). Additionally, as women's ages increased, their subpubic angle decreased significantly (P = 0.001). However, other parameters, such as the OF area and the anterior urogenital triangle area, did not show a significant increase with age (P ≥ 0.05). These findings indicate that anatomical pelvic measurements change significantly with age in women. Conclusions: The present study revealed a wide range of variant bony pelvic anatomy in southwestern Iranian adult women, distinct from norms in other groups. Our findings could be utilized in surgical approaches and the production of trans-obturator kits by companies.

The trials of urine specimen collection when diagnosing a urinary tract infection in the adult female population

The trials of urine specimen collection when diagnosing a urinary tract infection in the adult female population

Heavy metal geochemistry and toxicity assessment of water environment from Ib valley coalfield, India: Implications to contaminant source apportionment and human health risks

The present study aims to investigate the hydrogeochemical evolution of heavy metals and assesses impacts of mining activities on the groundwater resources and potential human health risks in the coal mining areas of Ib valley coalfield. In this perspective, a total of one hundred and two mine water and groundwater samples were collected from different locations. The water samples were analysed for some selected heavy metals i.e. Mn, Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Co, As, Se, Al, Sr, Ba, Cd, Cr, V and Fe using ICP-MS. In addition, pH and SO42− concentration were also measured following APHA procedure. The water pH in the Ib valley coalfields ranged from 3.26 to 8.18 for mine water and 5.23 to 8.52 for groundwater, indicating acidic to alkaline nature of water. Mn in mine water and Zn in groundwater environment were observed as the most dominant metals. The water hazard index (WHI) reflects that around 80% of mine water are non-toxic (WHI<5), 5% slightly toxic (5<WHI>10) and 15% extremely toxic (WHI>15). Relatively high pH and low concentration of dissolved metals and SO42− in groundwater as compared to mine water indicate lesser impact of mining activities. The calculated drinking water quality index (DWQI) suggests that Mn, Al, Ni and Fe in mine water and Mn, Fe, Ni and Pb in groundwater were the major objectionable metals which caused the water quality deterioration for drinking uses. Further, the non-carcinogenic health risk assessment for adult male, female and child populations identifies Co, Mn, Ni as the key elements making the water hazardous for human health. Comparatively higher ratio of ingestion rate and body weight in child population might be causing higher health risks in child population as compared to adult male and adult female population.

Dynamics of benign mammary dysplasia incidence in women over the working age at regional level

Objective. To determine the epidemiological patterns of the incidence and prevalence of benign mammary dysplasia (BMD) in the adult female population over the working age in Sverdlovsk Region and the city of Ekaterinburg in 2012–2021.&#x0D; Materials and methods. The incidence and prevalence of BMD in Sverdlovsk Region and Yekaterinburg in 2012–2021 were analyzed in comparative aspect.&#x0D; Results. In 2012–2019 BMD incidence among women over the working age was characterized by a tendency to grow in Sverdlovsk Region. Regarding Yekaterinburg, this index was – 0.9 %. The prevalence of BMD in 2014–2019 in the region and the city statistically significantly exceeded the values in 2012 (p 0.001). The average rate of growth in the region and city had a marked dynamics of increase and was 8.08 % and 7.84 %, respectively. In 2020–2921, there was observed a sharp decrease in the regional and city indices. The average rate of growth was – -33.11 %, prevalence – -11.21 %.&#x0D; Conclusions. In 2012–2019, the BMD incidence in the female population over the working age was characterized by a moderate tendency to grow in Sverdlovsk Region and the absence of dynamics in Yekaterinburg. Prevalence had a pronounced dynamics of increase in the city and region, that proves a chronic character of the disease and organization of follow-up observation among patients.

Заболеваемость доброкачественной дисплазией молочной железы: до и во время пандемии

Objective. To analyze the incidence of benign breast dysplasia (BBD) in women in the Ural Federal District (UFD) for the period 2012–2022. Materials and methods. The indicators of primary and overall incidence of BBD in 2012–2022 posted on the website of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and the Central Research Institute of Healthcare Organization and Informatization were reviewed. Results. The primary and overall incidence of BBD in female adult population in UFD had multidirectional trends in 2012–2022. An increase in the indicators in the pre-pandemic period was noted. The primary incidence increased more dramatically in 2018–2019 (2018: pTFR = 0.011; 2019: pTFR = 0.0007). The average growth rate (AGR) of the indicator was 3.4% and corresponded to a moderate trend. The overall incidence increased in 2014–2019 compared to 2012 (2014–2019: pTFR &lt; 0.001). AGR of the overall incidence of BBD was 5.3%. A pronounced growth rate was observed. In 2020–2022, a drastic decrease in incidence rates was registered compared to 2019 (p &lt; 0.001). During the COVID-19 pandemic, AGR of the primary incidence of BBD was -11.50% and the overall incidence was -5.70%. Conclusion. The dynamics of the incidence of BBD in women in UFD between 2012 and 2022 can be used to analyze the epidemiological situation and plan medical care in the regions of the district. Key words: benign breast dysplasia, incidence rate, Ural Federal District

The Level of Knowledge, Awareness, and Practice Regarding Osteoporosis among Female Adults in Hail city, Saudi Arabia

This is a cross-sectional study conducted on the adult female population of Hail city. Informed consent was obtained from the participants through the electronic survey. The sample size needed to enroll was 384, estimated from the total female population of Hail city 267,113 by Raosoft sample size calculator, with a 95% confidence interval and 5% margin of error (General Authority for statistics). All Saudi females in Hail city constituted the study population. However, all non-Saudi females and males, Saudi or otherwise, were excluded from the study population. We used the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT) which was pre-validated, translated to Arabic, and self-answered questionnaire. The OKAT survey is a valid measurement of knowledge of risk factors for osteoporosis, (Tania M Winzenberg et al, 2003). It consists of 20 statements; the first 12 assess the knowledge of osteoporosis, 4 questions assess the attitude towards osteoporosis and the last 4 questions assess the preventive factors of osteoporosis. Each statement has three choices, true, false, and I do not know. The OKAT survey was translated into Arabic language which is found to be reliable and acceptable according to Sayed-Hassan et al. The questionnaire was distributed randomly through social media platforms during the period from March to May 2020. Keywords: Knowledge, awareness, practice, osteoporosis, Saudi Arabia

The experience of organization of combined screening of uterine neck cancer in the Republic of Bashkortostan

The article considers organizational issues of cervical cancer screening in the Russian Federation. In particular, experience of implementation of the Project "HPV testing within the framework of combined cervical cancer screening (HPV and cytologic screening) in the Republic of Bashkortostan is considered. The cervical cancer is a widespread disease that requires early diagnosis and timely medical care. The main aspects of organization of medical care of patients with gynecological diseases in relevant normative legal regulatory documents are described. The algorithm and scheme of routing patients with suspected cervical cancer and with this disease are presented. The study covered more than 60,000 women aged 30-39 years from 14 medical organizations of Ufa. Such methods as sociological, statistical, analytical, content-analysis and organizational experiment were applied. The study permitted to substantiate and to approve both the Project "HPV testing as part of combined screening for cervical cancer (HPV screening and cytologic screening) and the algorithm of combined screening of cervical cancer during preventive examinations of female adult population aged 30-39 years of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The scheme was developed for routing patients with suspected cervical cancer or diagnosed disease to medical organizations for timely medical care support. By implementing developed routing and screening scheme for patients at risk of developing cervical cancer, as well as those who already suffer this pathology, it is possible to improve quality of organization and delivery of medical care, to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability because of this pathology and to assure early diagnosis and prevention of cervical cancer.

Adult female callers’ characteristics and mental health status: a retrospective study based on the psychological assistance hotline in Hangzhou

ObjectiveThis study aims to analyze the basic characteristics and mental health status of adult female callers to the psychological assistance helpline in Hangzhou City, in order to provide targeted services for effectively intervening in the psychological crises of this group.MethodsData from adult female callers to a helpline in Hangzhou City were collected between 2019 and 2022, encompassing demographic information and discussed issues. The data were analyzed according to age groups, marital status, and call times. The mental health status of the adult female population was measured by two indicators—mood status and suicide risk.ResultsThe study included 15,580 adult female callers. Among them, 52.2% were aged 30 and below, 62.1% were unmarried, and 42.6% were from other provinces. The primary types of calls were related to mental health (56.5%), romantic relationships (11%), and marriage/family issues (13%). Adults aged 30 and below had more consultations about romantic relationships, work, and study-related issues compared to those over 30. Those over 30 sought more advice on marriage/family and child education. Younger callers displayed higher levels of depression and suicide risk compared to older callers. Unmarried callers had a higher proportion of moderate depression and suicide risk than married callers. Higher education levels were associated with lower depression levels (OR = 0.631,95%CI:0.439–0.906, P = 0.013) and high-risk proportions (OR = 0.328,95%CI:0.147–0.733, P = 0.007). Late evening callers had a higher high-risk proportion (OR = 5.326,95%CI:2.633–10.775, P < 0.001), and employed individuals had lower high-risk proportions compared to unemployed callers (OR = 0.536,95%CI:0.320–0.897, P = 0.018).ConclusionThe mental health status of female callers aged 30 and below, unemployed individuals, and those calling in the latter part of the night have relatively poorer mental health and are more likely to be at risk for suicide, which needs to be taken seriously, and more professional and targeted intervention services need to be enhanced in the hotline.

A Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Results of Randomized Controlled Trials Assessing the Effect of Yoga in Adult Women With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: What Is Known So Far.

Yoga has been increasingly practiced in recent years, with many of its practitioners being female. Adults may seeka complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modality, such as yoga, to attempt to alleviate symptoms related to mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our goal for this systematic review was to collect and analyze all available data from quantitative and qualitative reports of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted over the past 10 years on the impact of yoga on women diagnosed with PTSD. We included RCTs with the adult female population in which yoga was practiced for more than one week. We searched the databases PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), and MEDLINE on June 11, 2022, Embase on June 12, 2022, and Science Direct on June 13, 2022, to find relevant articles. With the Cochrane RoB2 tool and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) criteria, we checked for their quality, after which we selected 13 high-quality reports comprising seven original study designs and a total of 496 women. Of the 13 reports, nine evaluated effectiveness, four assessed feasibility, three explored acceptability, and four identified qualitative themes. We compared the results based on the assessed themes. Our results found yoga effective, feasible, acceptable, and a viable interoceptive pathway for emotional and personal growth. Limitations in our study include insufficient papers with large sample sizes and not including papers other than RCTs. With our research, we hope to present healthcare providers with research-based data on the effects of yoga so that they may better navigate its role in therapy as the trend of seeing more patients taking an interest in such alternative approaches rises.