Safety Of Women Research Articles

The being safe, health and positively empowered pilot randomized controlled trial: A digital multicomponent intervention for immigrant women with cumulative exposures to violence.

Pre- and postmigration exposures to violence are significant social determinants of immigrant women's health, safety, and well-being, with Black immigrant women being at high risk because of many coming from conflict-zone countries. The existing literature does not report the development and testing of a multicomponent digital intervention to address safety and health issues among immigrant women with cumulative exposures to violence. This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated preliminary efficacy of a multicomponent digital intervention (BSHAPE) to improve health and safety outcomes for immigrant women with cumulative violence exposures, posttraumatic stress disorder and/or depression symptoms, and human immune deficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors. The intervention was developed based on formative qualitative work and input from women. In the randomized controlled trial, 144 Black immigrant women, average age being 33.6 years, were randomly assigned to either the BSHAPE arm (n = 72) or a control arm (n = 72). Data were collected at four time points over 12 months. A generalized estimating equation analysis was performed to examine group differences in change in outcomes over time. Compared to the control arm, participants in BSHAPE showed significant improvement in multiple outcome measures (e.g., HIV/STI risk). This pilot trial of BSHAPE showed promising results for immigrant women with lifetime exposures to violence, poor mental health, and HIV risk. The study also provided useful information to further improve BSHAPE for a full-scale efficacy trial. The digital BSHAPE can be especially advantageous for violence-affected immigrant women who face numerous barriers to accessing in-person care for their safety and health needs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Case Study: Role of Technology in Protecting Women against Harassment

Abstract: The role of technology in safeguarding women against harassment is pivotal in addressing the pervasive challenges faced globally. This paper explores the multifaceted ways in which technological advancements serve as a catalyst in enhancing women's safety, empowerment, and access to resources. From mobile applications equipped with emergency features to wearable devices providing discreet distress signals, technology offers immediate assistance and a sense of security in vulnerable situations. Location-based services and crowdsourced data aid in mapping safe routes, identifying high-risk areas, and documenting incidents to inform preventive measures. Moreover, social media platforms and online support networks create spaces for awareness, resource-sharing, and community building. Artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and educational platforms play vital roles in predicting, preventing, and educating individuals about harassment. However, challenges of accessibility, digital literacy, privacy, and inclusivity must be addressed to ensure equitable access to these technological solutions. This abstract emphasizes the imperative need to harness technology ethically and inclusively, leveraging its potential to empower women and combat harassment effectively.

Running women or women runners: Does identity salience affect intention to exercise outside and feelings of safety?

AbstractSafety concerns for women are prevalent and influence their likelihood to exercise outside. While some women modify their exercise behaviour due to safety concerns, others exercise outside more freely. In this paper, two experiments are reported with women runners to examine whether making their identity as a runner or a woman salient changed their self‐reported likelihood of exercising outside, sense of safety and personal safety anxiety. While study 1 (n = 153) found no significant experimental effect, it revealed a trend: women whose runner identity was made salient were more likely to self‐report their willingness to exercise outside than those in the gender identity condition. Study 2 (n = 236) was conducted to examine this trend further. The second study employed a larger sample size and a more robust manipulation of social identity salience. A significant effect of the experimental condition on women's sense of safety was observed. Specifically, women in the runner identity salience condition had significantly greater feelings of safety than women in the gender identity salience condition. A similar trend emerged for self‐reported likelihood to exercise outside. These findings corroborate prior research on the impact of identity salience on intention to engage in health behaviours. They contribute to the existing body of literature on the intricate interplay between women's physical activity intentions and safety concerns. Furthermore, these findings could aid in the development of interventions to increase women's physical activity levels. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

Women's safety in Public Transportation: A case study of Jaipur city, India

Women's safety in Public Transportation: A case study of Jaipur city, India

Violence against Women: An Analysis of the Infirmed Legal System of Pakistan

In Pakistan, a woman's life is governed by the rigid norms of her extended family, faith, and tribal community. This paper aims to investigate the philosophy behind gender-based violence, particularly the violence against women and its related customary practices in different areas in Pakistan, in the backdrop of the infirmed legal system of the country. The authors employ descriptive method to scientifically address the concerned issue. The theory of social change, which broadly focuses on the problem, is additionally significant to probe the violence against women in Pakistan. Throughout the country, women are subjected to a wide range of detrimental customs, including forced marriages, religious conversions, and the exchange of women in marriage without their consent. This study looks into why gender-based violence persists in Pakistan, despite the establishment of the state in the name of Islam, a religion that emphasizes women’s equality and respect in the society. By examining all relevant aspects, the study concludes that customary laws are dominant over state legislation in protecting women from violence. The study determines that Pakistan's legal system is flawed, with significant gaps that must be filled by well-structured legislation to ensure women's safety from abuse.

Application of HPV-16 in Liquid-Based thin Layer Cytology of Host Genetic Lesions Based on AI Diagnostic Technology Presentation of Liquid

Nowadays, with the continuous improvement of people's health awareness and the increasing incidence of cancer year by year, the screening work of various clinical diseases, especially cancer, is also widely promoted. Cervical lesion screening is a common type. Cervical lesion screening is used to judge whether women have cervical lesions and increase attention to cervical lesions[1]. Proper prevention, diagnosis and treatment play an important role in ensuring women's health and life safety, and have been widely promoted in many places in our country. At the same time, in the screening of cervical lesions, how to adopt a more efficient and accurate diagnosis is very important to improve the screening effect of cervical lesions. With the rapid development of science and technology, AI and other advanced technologies have been gradually introduced in clinical disease diagnosis, especially in the liquid-based thin-layer cytology examination[2]. To further analyze the application effect of liquid based thin layer cytology AI diagnostic technology in the pathological diagnosis of cervical lesions. In this paper, we investigate the occurrence of HPV-16 integrated human host genome in cervical cancer and precancerous lesions and its application in cervical cancer screening. 50 cases of cervical cancer, 127 cases of LSIL, 83 cases of HSIL were collected, in addition, 22 cases of normal cervical epithelial tissues extracted by total hysterectomy were collected. The integration status of HPV-16 infection was detected by overlapping PCR.

Quality midwifery care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A focus group study with midwives, nurses, and midwifery educators.

Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in the development of the midwifery profession. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on healthcare systems worldwide, including those related to reproductive, perinatal, and maternal health. Given the recent advancements in the midwifery field in Bangladesh, it is crucial to examine the pandemic's impact on existing barriers and the capacity of midwifery professionals to deliver high-quality care. The aim of this study is to describe the possibility of midwives being able to provide quality midwifery care in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. To gather insights, data were collected from July to October 2020 via four qualitative focus group discussions online; 23 actively practicing midwives, nurses specializing in midwifery care, and midwifery educators, participated. The data analysis employed reflexive thematic analysis. The COVID-19 crisis posed significant threats to women's safety and health, with lockdowns exacerbating gender inequalities in society. Midwives faced added challenges due to their relatively low professional status and increased workloads. Insufficient policy implementation further compromised midwives' safety. Fear of contracting the virus and working during their free time also raised concerns about the quality of care provided. Nevertheless, the pandemic provided opportunities for midwives to demonstrate their ability to deliver independent midwifery care in Bangladesh. The pandemic underscored the importance of creating respectful and dignified working conditions for midwives. It revealed that professional midwives can work independently when provided with the necessary space and a supportive work environment. This opens the door for the implementation of a midwifery-led care model. Further research is recommended to investigate the medical safety and efficacy of independent midwifery care in the context of Bangladesh.

Advancement in NLP with Decision Tree: The Impact of social media on Enhancing Women's Safety in Indian Cities

Advancement in NLP with Decision Tree: The Impact of social media on Enhancing Women's Safety in Indian Cities

Women Safety Portable Hidden Camera Detector

The women's safety portable hidden camera detector is a small, easy-to-use tool that helps people—women in particular—protect their security and privacy. The gadget uses cutting-edge camera detection technologies, such as infrared and RF signal recognition, to locate hidden cameras in a variety of settings. When a hidden camera is found, the detector notifies users through both visual and auditory alerts, all while maintaining a discrete and portable design. Furthermore, this innovative device empowers individuals to reclaim their sense of security, making it an invaluable tool for personal privacy in an increasingly interconnected world. Its discreet and portable design ensures that users can carry it with ease, offering peace of mind wherever they go. With the women's safety portable hidden camera detector, one can step confidently into any environment, knowing they have a reliable shield against potential privacy breaches and safeguard their personal space.

Imam Ash-Shafi'i's Opinion on Hajj without a Mahram and Its Relevance to the Present Day

This study aims to examine more deeply the opinion of Imam ash-Shafi'i regarding the pilgrimage for women without a mahram, and then see its relevance in today's times. Imam ash-Shafi'i has opinion that a mahram or husband is not obligatory for a woman in carrying out the pilgrimage, but on condition that the woman is protected from harming her body and soul and her honor. The majority of fiqh scholars are of the opinion that women must be accompanied by their mahram to perform the pilgrimage. According to the provisions of the Shari'ah, a woman may not travel alone but must be accompanied by her husband or mahram. Even the al-Hanafiyah school of thought argues that a mahram for women is a mandatory requirement for Hajj. This study is in the form of a character study categorized as library research. It used secondary data, either in the form of primary materials, tertiary secondary. Data analysis used heuristic, critics (internal and external), interpretation, and historiography. The results of this study suggest that Imam asy-Syafi'i's opinion which emphasizes law based on its 'illat, namely the factor of women's safety is very relevant to current conditions.

Barriers and facilitators of implementing the practice programme for upright positions in the second stage of labour: A mixed-method study.

To explore the possible barriers and facilitators to implementing the Upright Positions in the Second Stage of Labour (UPSSL) programme in Chinese healthcare settings. A mixed-method convergent design with the guidance of Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). An online survey study and semi-structured interviews were conducted between March and May 2023. Healthcare professionals were recruited from four hospitals in Shijiazhuang, China. One hundred and thirty-one participants completed the survey study, and 23 of them were interviewed individually. Descriptive statistics evaluated the possible barriers and facilitators of implementing the UPSSL programme within the CFIR framework quantitatively. Guided by the CFIR framework, qualitative data were analysed using directed content analysis to summarize healthcare professionals' perspectives on barriers and facilitators of the UPSSL programme. Multiple intersectional barriers and facilitators were identified from the survey and semi-interviews. Healthcare professionals believed that the UPSSL programme has a scientific evidence base, systematic contents, and possible benefits for women. However, various barriers existed at individual, system, and organizational levels. Major barriers included healthcare professionals and women's safety concerns towards the use of upright positions during childbirth, the healthcare professionals' unfamiliarity with assisting an upright position birth, poor adaptability of the programme protocol, inadequate facilities and staffing, and a lack of readiness to change in the clinical setting. To facilitate the implementation of the UPSSL programme in China, tailored antenatal education on upright positions, especially addressing safety-related issues, should be provided to pregnant women, their families, or peers to enhance their understanding of and familiarity with such positions. Healthcare professionals should also be offered adequate training opportunities and necessary facilities. Furthermore, national-level policy changes might be required to address midwifery workforce shortages. Additionally, further research is warranted to select, adapt, and test effective implementation strategies for programme adoption. What problem did the study address? The adoption of upright positions during the second stage of labour could promote better maternal and neonatal outcomes and a positive childbirth experience. However, the adoption of upright positions during the second stage of labour is suboptimal in healthcare settings in China. Barriers and facilitators of implementing upright positions during childbirth are unclear. What were the main findings? A range of barriers and facilitators within the CFIR framework to promote upright positions during childbirth from healthcare professionals' perspectives were identified, and the major barriers included safety concerns towards and unfamiliarity with an upright position birth, inadequate facilities and staffing, and a lack of readiness to change in the clinical setting. Where and on whom will the research have an impact? This study will enable a better understanding of the barriers and facilitators to promoting upright positions in the second stage of labour in China. The smooth and effective implementation of the UPSSL programme could help to promote better maternal and neonatal outcomes and improve women's childbirth experiences. The reporting of this study followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) and Good Reporting of A Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) guidelines. In this study, healthcare professionals were involved in refining the topic guides and survey questions. Additionally, findings from the interviews were returned to them for comments and corrections.

ELECTRONICS WOMEN’S SAFETY JACKET

The "Electronics Women's Safety Jacket" is a cutting-edge microcontroller-based project designed to enhance the safety of women in various environments. This innovative jacket integrates advanced electronics to create a proactive safety solution. At its core, the project employs a microcontroller as the central processing unit, serving as the brain of the safety jacket. This microcontroller is equipped with sensors that detect crucial environmental factors, such as ambient light levels, sound levels, and GPS location. These sensors enable the jacket to adapt its functionality based on the wearer's surroundings. One of the key features of the safety jacket is its ability to trigger an alarm in emergency situations. For instance, if the ambient light drops suddenly, signaling potential danger, or if the sound levels indicate distress, the microcontroller activates a loud alarm to attract attention. Additionally, the built-in GPS system allows the jacket to transmit the wearer's location to predefined contacts or emergency services, ensuring swift assistance in critical scenarios. To further empower women's safety, the jacket incorporates a panic button or gesture recognition technology. In times of distress, the wearer can easily activate the alarm system by pressing the panic button or performing a specific gesture, initiating a rapid response mechanism. The project also focuses on user-friendly design, considering the comfort and convenience of the wearer. The electronic components are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the jacket, maintaining a stylish and inconspicuous appearance. Rechargeable batteries power the system, ensuring long-lasting functionality without compromising mobility. In conclusion, the Electronics Women's Safety Jacket is an intelligent and responsive solution leveraging microcontroller technology to address women's safety concerns. By combining sensor data, GPS capabilities, and user-friendly features, this project aims to provide a reliable and effective tool for enhancing the security and well-being of women in various situations. Key Words: Microcontroller, GPS, GSM, Sensors.

Women's Safety Jacket

This project is all about creating a special jacket designed to enhance women's safety. In today's world, women often feel vulnerable and concerned about their well-being, especially when they're out alone or in unfamiliar surroundings. To address this issue, we have developed a smart jacket equipped with features like GPS, a distress signal, a camera, and a shock function. All of these components are controlled by a small computer called ESP 32. The primary goal of this project is to make women feel safer and more in control of their personal security. If a woman ever finds herself in an unsafe situation, she can use the jacket to send her location to the police, her family, or trusted contacts. The jacket also includes a loud alarm to alert people nearby. In case of a physical threat, the jacket can deliver a shock to deter potential attackers and simultaneously capture an image of the person for possible identification. Our project demonstrates that this innovative jacket can provide a practical and reliable solution for women's safety concerns. We envision a future where such technology can be further expanded to safeguard other vulnerable groups and individuals, making the world a safer place for everyone. Key Words: Women's Safety, Smart Jacket, GPS Technology, Distress Signal, Personal Security, ESP 32 Control

Konsep Kafa’ah Dalam Hukum Islam dan Urgensinya terhadap Keutuhan Rumah Tangga Sakinah Menurut Pandangan Wahbah Az-Zuhaili

Kafaah in marriage is one of the factors that encourage the creation of happiness and more guarantees women's safety from husband and wife failure and more guarantees women's safety from failure or household turmoil. Based on the research results, first Jumhur ulama' explained that the concept of kafa'ah is not evaluated in terms of religion alone, but in Islamic Law, kafa'ah is measured from religious matters. The Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) in determining the kafa'ah of marriage is more judgmental in terms of religion. Prevention of marriage can be done in certain matters that are discussed through KHI Article 60 Paragraph, second, that is prevention of marriage can be done if the prospective husband or prospective wife does not meet the requirements of marriage according to the law and Islamic law, because one of the content of the conditions of marriage is both couples are said to be valid when done in accordance with the laws of their respective religions. Third, the concept of kafa'ah of Wahbah Az-Zuhaili's view is in line with Imam Malik's opinion, which considers equality only in religion and conditions. The meaning of this condition is to be safe from the shame that makes a woman choose a candidate when she wants to get married. Wahbah Az-Zuhaili analyzed it in accordance with daily life in the community, 3) things that can affect the occurrence of harmony in the household, namely between husband and wife having compatibility. Harmony and happiness in a household is determined by the harmony of the couple. Keywords: Kafa'ah, Islamic Law, Urgency, Household Integrity, Wahbah Az-Zuhaili

Sex on Camera: A Postmodern Feminist Critique on Pornography

Pornography has been a topic of ongoing debate, particularly among feminist thinkers, regarding its implications for women's subjugation and oppression versus its potential as a means for women to express their sexuality, empower themselves, and exercise autonomy. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of pornography from diverse cultural, religious, and legal perspectives. Additionally, it explores the divergent feminist viewpoints on pornography, examining their respective issues and inconsistencies. On one side, anti-pornography feminists argue that pornography inherently serves as an oppressive tool that degrades and subjugates women. On the other side, pro-pornography feminists assert that pornography can empower women and facilitate the exploration and appreciation of their own sexuality. By employing these feminist perspectives, the study offers a critical analysis of pornography through a postmodern lens. Postmodernism emphasizes the importance of considering diverse perspectives based on varying experiences and conflicting narratives of women involved in pornography. In this study, the researcher distinguishes between the concept of pornography and its associated industry. As a concept, pornography is regarded as a catalyst for women's self-actualization and the free expression of their sexuality, thus representing a form of sexual liberation. However, as an industry, pornography can give rise to problems such as sex trafficking and exploitation, with women often being the victims. Consequently, the study emphasizes the need for certain boundaries or standards that prioritize women's autonomy, safety, and well-being. These limitations or standards are considered essential in enabling women to find meaning in their pursuit of self-actualization and the expression of their own sexuality.

Porridge and misogyny: Rationalising inconspicuous misogyny in morning television shows

While in the last decade we made strides in the pursuit of gender equality, women's rights, dignity, and safety continue to be under threat around the world. There is a growing body of research documenting contemporary misogyny, mainly focused on extreme manifestations found in online environments. Conversely, we know less about how misogyny features in other spheres of our daily lives. The current study focuses on such an environment, namely segments from the British show This Morning in which guests are invited to take opposing stances on a variety of topics related to women's appearance, behaviour, competencies, and experiences with sexual harassment. Using discursive psychology, we identified two sets of argumentative discursive practices employed by guests who espoused misogynist views. First, when guests were prompted to present their controversial views, they constructed them as reasonable, strategically differentiating them from established misogynist tropes. By contrast, when guests’ views were challenged, they doubled down on their positions by drawing on scientific explanations for human behaviour that ostensibly justified bigoted views. This study sheds light onto the discursive mechanisms through which misogyny escapes eradication, and through which it mutates into subtler forms that are increasingly difficult to identify and denounce.

An Adaptive Technique for Crime Rate Prediction using Machine Learning Algorithms

Any country must give the investigation and preventive of crime top priority. There are a rising amount of cases that are still pending due to the rapid increase in criminal cases in India and elsewhere. It is proving difficult to classify and address the rising number of criminal cases. Understanding a place's trends in criminal activity is essential to preventing it from occurring. Crime-solving organisations will be more effective if they have a clear awareness of the patterns of criminal behavior that are present in a particular area. Women's safety and protection are of highest importance despite the serious and persistent problem of crime against them. This study offers predictions about the kinds of crimes that might occur in a particular location using ensemble methods. This facilitates the categorization of criminal proceedings and subsequent action in a timely manner. We are applying machine learning methods like KNN, Linear regression, SVM, Lasso, Decision tree and Random forest in order to assess the highest accuracy.

“It's like a gamble, anything could happen”: Women navigating safety and agency in online dating in urban Turkey

Online dating platforms are increasingly used to explore dating and relationships by young adults. Although a growing body of evidence shows that they pose disproportionate and gendered risks to women's safety and health, the question of how young adult women respond to and resist these risks is not sufficiently understood. The present study aims to fill this gap by exploring how women navigate safety and exercise agency when dating men online in a non-Western traditional context in transition, that is, urban Turkey. Data were collected through qualitative interviews with 11 women users of dating apps, aged 24–33 years, and thematically analyzed from a feminist perspective. The analysis showed three themes that captured the women's extensive and individual safety-building labor when dating men via apps: (a) bearing the burden of risks, (b) exercising control in the midst of risks, and (c) planning for a safe exit. The conservative gender order that fails to effectively respond to gender-based violence and reinforces the stigmatization of women for dating online exacerbated their effort in contemporary Turkey. Our findings extend previous work by showing that women's safety work and agency in online dating are socioculturally, contextually, and continually mediated.

Gendered Dimensions of Transport and Women's Social Exclusion in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)

This paper explores the gendered dimensions of transport in Abidjan and how transport dynamics influence women's out-of-home activity participation, leading to their social exclusion. By using a gender-sensitive analysis approach, the research revealed that Abidjan City's transportation system is inadvertently gendered and excludes vulnerable people and women. The findings highlighted transport availability, affordability and reliability as key factors impacting women's opportunities and out-of-home activity participation. And revealed that women's mobility, safety, economic and social well-being are significantly affected.
 
 The research recommends targeted interventions to bridge the gender gap; and particularly to improve women's mobility through safe, reliable and affordable public transport. Gender-sensitive transport planning and policies can be adopted by urban planners and policymakers to promote women's empowerment, social inclusion and safety in Abidjan and surrounding metropolitan areas. These proposals contribute to equitable access to transport services for all citizens specifically women, which is essential for the city's social and economic development. The research addresses therefore a significant gap in transport-related social exclusion studies on African cities, by offering insights to improve transportation planning and policy in similar urban contexts.

Comparing the Effectiveness of a Web-Based Application With a Digital Live Seminar to Improve Safe Communication for Pregnant Women: 3-Group Partially Randomized Controlled Trial.

Medical internet interventions such as asynchronous apps and synchronous digital live seminars can be effective behavior change interventions. The research question of this study was whether digital interventions based on the Health Action Process Approach can improve pregnant women's safe communication and patient safety in obstetric care. This study aims to compare a digital live seminar with a web-based application intervention and a passive control group and to identify which social cognitive variables determine safe communication behavior and patient safety. In total, 657 pregnant women were recruited, and hereof, 367 expectant mothers from 2 German university hospitals participated in the pre-post study (live seminar: n=142; web-based app: n=81; passive control group: n=144). All interventions targeted intention, planning, self-efficacy, and communication of personal preferences. The 2.5-hour midwife-assisted live seminar included exercises on empathy and clear communication. The fully automated web-based application consisted of 9 consecutive training lessons with the same content as that of the live seminar. Controlled for sociodemographic characteristics, repeated measures analyses of covariance revealed that pregnant women significantly improved their self-reported communication behavior in all groups. The improvement was more pronounced after the digital live seminar than after the web-based application (P<.001; ηp2=0.043). Perceived patient safety improved more for pregnant women participating in the live seminar than for those participating in the web-based application group (P=.03 ηp2=0.015). A regression analysis revealed that social cognitive variables predicted safe communication behavior. Overall, the web-based application intervention appeared to be less effective than the digital live training in terms of communication behavior. Application interventions addressing communication behaviors might require more face-to-face elements. Improving intention, coping planning, and coping self-efficacy appeared to be key drivers in developing safe communication behavior in pregnant women. Future research should include social learning aspects and focus on the practical application of medical internet interventions when aiming to improve pregnant women's communication and patient safety in obstetrics. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03855735; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03855735.