Women's Thoughts Research Articles

Thoughts on Self-Harm in Polish Pregnant and Postpartum Women During the Pandemic Period

Background: The risk of depression during pregnancy and postpartum is high and has intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to estimate the risk of depressive disorders and self-harm thoughts in the third trimester of pregnancy and the first week postpartum in the pandemic period. Methods: This study involved a total of 317 pregnant and postpartum women. The risk and severity of depressive disorders and the prevalence of self-harm thoughts in women during the perinatal period were assessed using EPDS. Results: Pregnant women were significantly more likely to have higher EPDS scores compared to postpartum women. Mild depressive symptoms were reported by 22.08% of pregnant women and 17.18% of postpartum women, and severe symptoms were observed in 25.97% of pregnant women and 16.56% of postpartum women. Thoughts of self-harm were reported by 11.69% of pregnant women and 17.79% of postpartum women. Self-harm thoughts were significantly more common among pregnant women: multiparous women, pregnant women who received psychiatric treatment before pregnancy, those diagnosed with depressive disorders, those who suffered from prolonged periods of anxiety and sadness, and those lacking a supportive person. Among postpartum women, there were statistically significant differences in the prevalence of self-harm thoughts for place of residence, education, type of occupation, number of pregnancies, course of pregnancy, and presence of a supportive person. Conclusions: The increased prevalence of depressive symptoms and self-harm thoughts related to the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the urgent need for screening among pregnant women and the implementation of clinical interventions.

Tren Publikasi Penelitian Tentang Kepemimpinan Perempuan di Indonesia Periode 2000-2022: Analisis Bibliometrik

Women are generally identified with the role of household affairs due to the perception of patriarchal culture, social and religious factors which are often used as the background. However, as time goes by, women's thinking is also developing, this can be seen from the increasing number of women's participation in politics and organizations. Even now women can become leaders like men. The aim of this research is to determine women's leadership in Indonesia from 2000-2022. This research uses a bibliometric approach. Data sourced from Sinta indexed journals totaling 123 studies. The research results show that the development of research trends related to women's leadership has experienced positive growth, especially in the 2018-2022 range

O-108 Acceptance rates and reasons for social oocyte cryopreservation among women: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Study question What are the acceptance rates and reasons for social oocyte cryopreservation (SOC) in the general population and healthcare professionals/students according to the current literature. Summary answer Acceptance rates for SOC was 54%. Lack of a partner and coverage of the costs contributed the acceptance with no differences in subgroup analysis. What is known already Oocyte cryopreservation is used for different purposes such as fertility preservation, social reasons and assisted reproductive treatments. In the last 15 years, many studies have been published in the literature examining the reasons and thoughts of women about oocyte freezing in different countries and groups. There is no study that evaluates this body of literature with a general view on social cryopreservation specifically and with the subgroups of the general population and healthcare professionals/students. Study design, size, duration A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed following the PRISMA guidelines after a comprehensive literature search using PubMed, EBSCO MEDLINE complete, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus and CINAHL databases between July and September 2023. Studies reporting findings about our primary outcomes including acceptance rates and reasons for SOC in general population and healthcare professionals/students were eligible without limitation on the publication year. Participants/materials, setting, methods Two reviewers independently reviewed eligibility and assessed for quality using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. Totally, 23 studies were included. Data were expressed in risk ratio with a 95% CI using a random effect model. Prevalence estimates were calculated using meta-analysis of the proportion of women who viewed SOC acceptable. Heterogeneity was calculated using CochranQ and I2 statistics. The Q statistic was reported as p values, and the I2 statistic was reported in percentages. Main results and the role of chance In the metaanalysis based on the previous research data; the overall acceptance rate of social oocyte cryopreservation was found to be 54% (95% CI = 46%–62%). In subgroup analysis performed for healthcare professional/students, acceptance rates were not significantly different (95% CI = 0.47-0.61; p > 0.05). Heterogeneity was high for the acceptance rates of SOC (I2=98.64%, τ2=0.78, df = 22; p < 0.001). In subgroup analysis, acceptance rates were evaluated according to the most common reasons for acceptance. Acceptance rates when the cost of SOC is covered was 57% (95% CI = 0.40% - 0.71%, I2 = 98.62%, τ2 =0.88, df = 7; p < 0.001) and this rate was 49 % in the absence of a partner (95% CI = %34 - %64). Heterogeneity was high (I2=%98,81, τ2=0,96, df = 10; p < 0,001). Acceptance rates according to the reasons did not differ significantly in the subgroups for general population and healtcare professionals/students (coverage of cost: 95% CI = 0.59-0.45; p > 0.05; absence of a partner: 95% CI = 0,51-0,55; p > 0,05). Limitations, reasons for caution Some of the included studies had sample sizes that were not large enough to provide sufficient power for reporting on the disposition decision question. Wider implications of the findings Metaanalysis revealed that more than half of the women viewed SOC acceptable, acceptance varied within a wide range and increased in the absence of a partner and covering the cost. Findings of this review underline that affordable oocyte cryopreservation will increase the use of SOC among women of reproductive age. Trial registration number Not applicable

Women's experiences in the aftermath of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye: A phenomenological study

This study aimed to understand women's experiences related to health problems and needs after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, considered the “disaster of the century.” This study employed phenomenology, a qualitative research methodology, and used criterion sampling, a type of purposive sampling. The participants included women who had experienced both the major Kahramanmaraş earthquakes; whose houses were damaged in the earthquakes; who had to live in tents, cars, or other shelters; and who had been in the earthquake zone for about a month. Semi-structured interviews were used as a data collection tool to elicit women's thoughts and experiences after the earthquakes. The interviews were conducted face-to-face in a calm environment by taking the necessary precautions and recording the audio with the participants' written consent. The interviews lasted at least 25 min and at most 45 min. For evaluating the data, the researchers used descriptive and content analyses. After transcribing the voice recordings, the researchers created the code categories and themes. The study identified four themes: “burden of responsibility,” “security,” “care needs,” and “male dominance.” Using participants' statements directly in the findings increased the study's internal validity. The study's findings indicate that women continued to fulfill their social, childcare, and family care roles after the earthquakes. The findings suggest that during this period, women faced housing and security problems, their special needs were ignored, their needs were affected by male dominance, and they were subjected to physical and psychological violence.

The Effectiveness of Spirituality-Centered Cognitive Therapy on Body Image, Sexual Function, Illness Perception and Intrusive Thoughts in Iranian Women after Mastectomy

Spirituality-centered cognitive therapy refers to the way in which people search for and express the meaning and purpose of their lives, as well as experience connection with themselves, others, nature, and spirituality. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of spirituality-centered cognitive therapy on body image, sexual function, disease perception, and disturbing thoughts in women after mastectomy. This was semi-experimental research, which was conducted via a pre-test–post-test method and had a control group. The samples included 85 women with breast cancer who had undergone mastectomy, and, based on the inclusion criteria, 78 individuals were randomly selected and were then divided into two groups (39 individuals in the intervention group and 39 individuals in the control group). The intervention group received eight 120 min sessions of spirituality-centered cognitive therapy, and the control group did not receive any training. Data were collected using questionnaires on illness perception, body image, sexual function, and rumination and were then analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance with repeated measurements using SPSS-24. Before the training, there was no significant difference between the intervention and control groups in the scores obtained by the scales. After the intervention, the mean scores in all scales except sexual function were significantly different from the control group. Therefore, spirituality-centered cognitive therapy may be useful for improving negative psychological symptoms among women in Iran with breast cancer after mastectomy surgery.

Maintaining A Long-Term Practice of Daily Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises: What Do Childbearing Women Think?

To be effective, pelvic floor muscle therapy (PFMT) exercises should be intense, be practiced consistently, and include clinical support. Many women do not adhere to a consistent PFMT program, compromising the resolution or prevention of urinary incontinence (UI). This study aimed to answer 2 key questions: What prevents women from performing PFMT long term, and what can health care providers do to support women to perform them? Postpartum women from 4 sites in the United States completed a questionnaire about experiences with PFMT or Kegel exercises during and after pregnancy. This study focused on one of the 7 open-ended questions: What would prevent you from performing Kegels lifelong? Thematic analysis was implemented via an inductive approach using Braun and Clarke's 6-phase process. Three salient themes emerged that help explain factors that prevent women from adhering to a daily PFMT routine: (1) life gets in the way, (2) inadequate PFMT education and instruction, and (3) disconnect exists about long-term consequences. The sample included 368 participants. The themes were congruent with the limited body of qualitative literature on experience with PFMT exercises. This study was able to identify areas of need in the US maternal health care system to help childbearing people adopt daily PFMT, such as (1) inadequate parental leave and childcare support, (2) no formalized education related to UI and PFMT and a lack of pelvic health promotion, (3) lacking prioritization of long-term PFMT, and (4) the need to dispel the acceptance that UI postbirth is normal. Health care providers should prioritize interactive education, emphasizing how to correctly perform PFMT and the importance and effectiveness of integrating clinical support. To adequately encompass pelvic floor health care and education up to one year postbirth, changes are needed to the US perinatal health care system, providing sufficient insurance reimbursement and parental social support programs.

"I'm Not Only a Body": Change in Thoughts about the Body after Mirror Exposure Treatment in Women with Obesity-An Exploratory Study.

Nowadays, obesity (OB) is one of the most important health problems in population-wide health. In addition to its physical consequences, it is a risk factor for the development of psychological problems, including body dissatisfaction (BD). This is why the treatment of BD is essential for its prevention. However, this has mostly been studied from a quantitative perspective, without focusing on the discomfort experienced by the person and the accompanying thoughts and emotions. In this study, 26 women with obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2) participated, of whom 16 had high BD and 10 had low BD, as measured by the BSQ questionnaire. The women with high BD underwent six sessions of exposure to their own body in front of a mirror, recording the discomfort experienced with this vision during the session. In addition, all participants recorded positive and negative thoughts towards their body before and after these sessions. After the exposure treatment sessions, a reduction in symptomatology (BD, discomfort when visualizing one's own body) was observed, as well as a change in the thoughts expressed by the participants, both in quantity (fewer negative thoughts) and in quality (a more positive self-perception and/or in more respectful terms used towards themselves). In conclusion, such treatments prove to be effective in reducing subjective discomfort and body-related thoughts in women with obesity.

RESILIENSI DAN TRANSFORMASI KOMUNIKASI KEPEMIMPINAN PEREMPUAN PESANTREN: DARI TRADISIONAL KE SEKULER DI ERA POSTMODERNISME

The era of globalization and modernism has colored the movement of
 Islamic boarding school
 women to appear in the public sector, but at the same time they are required to successfully carry
 out their duties as housewives. Conventionally, postmodernist feminist construction is in the dual
 role of Islamic boarding school wo
 men in the family and public sector, namely women who have
 a Islamic boarding school background in the field of religion or people who gain legitimacy as
 teachers or mothers. The Islamic boarding school women's movement is top
 -
 down because the
 production o
 f religious knowledge and truth is determined by the religious elite so that the public
 becomes an object that must submit to the elite. The era of new religious movements changed the
 tendency of Islamic boarding school women's thinking paradigm from the d
 omestic area to shift
 to public spaces such as becoming regional heads after the direct regional head election (pilkada)
 system in Indonesia. This paper aims to analyze the movement of Islamic boarding school women
 in the postmodern era in managing their d
 ual roles as housewives and career women in the public
 domain. From descriptive and content analysis of qualitative research data, it shows that the
 postmodern Islamic boarding school women's movement is able to shift the religious paradigm
 from traditiona
 l conventionalism to modern secularism. The conclusion of this article is about the
 election of Islamic boarding school women as regional heads, showing the collapse of patriarchal
 culture in the current postmodern era. This article provides suggestions th
 at affirmative action is
 needed for women to improve education, so that they are able to take part in the development of
 the nation and state

Analyzing Female Tragedy and Female Consciousness in the TV Series "Empresses in the Palace" from the Female Perspective

The TV series "Empresses in the Palace" is a rare boutique in the harem theme category in recent years. The TV series narrates the life of concubine Zhen Huan and her life in the harem from her perspective. Based on the plotting and textual analysis of the drama, this paper analyzes the female tragedy and the awakening of female consciousness in the drama from the female perspective. Three main aspects are analyzed: the microcosm of the harem from the female perspective, the image of women from the modern female perspective, and the overall tragedy of the harem concubines. The research objectives are achieved by studying the influence of Cheng-Zhu neo-Confucianism on feudal rituals, the embodiment of female self-awareness, and the portrayal of characters in the play. The study concludes that the characterization of Zhen Huan, as an example, contains a sense of independence in modern women's thinking and that the overall tragedy of the harem concubines and the shackles of feudal rituals lead to a clear understanding of the oppression and mutilation of women in feudal society.

An Examination of the Diverse Interpretations of the Epic through the Paradigm of Queer Theory and the Contradiction of the Self and Society

The article is of the conceptual epilogue, which provides a concise elucidation by delineating distinct sets of correlations. It examines the gender dichotomy, obscured self, and Marginalization of the selected characters in the reinterpreted works of Mahabharata. "Queer is an umbrella term for those individuals who are not only deemed sexually deviant but are made to feel marginalised due to standard social practices. It is a site of permanent becoming" (Giffney, 2004, p. 67). This study draws upon the post-modernist technique of reinterpretation to examine and reflect upon stereotypes, authority, and sexist values in Queer perspective. It also aims to challenge and mitigate gender distinctions, emotional perception, and the facilitation of women's thoughts and understanding. By giving voice to marginalised characters, the authors explore their ongoing struggle with the complexities of sex and gender, the rigidity between personal desires and societal obligations, and the intricate interplay between individual and collective truths. In doing so, they present a myriad of potential subjectivities and imaginative possibilities that shed light on contemporary issues surrounding Identity and self-perception.

Analysis of the Formation of Western Fashion Style in the 1980s

Clothing is an important factor that affects the beauty of women's form, and it is also an external manifestation of women's thinking. The popular women's clothing in the West in the 1980s had a very unique and significant style, to the extent that the aesthetic formed by women during this period has continued to the present day. Nowadays, many fashion designers often refer to the fashion elements of the time when creating. The formation of style is inseparable from the historical background. This study analyses the factors that influenced the style of women's clothing in the 1980s by consulting literature, websites, and books. That was an era when women began to gradually enter the workplace. Influenced by the background of this era, women's clothing broke away from the limitation of showcasing women's physical appearance and more developed towards a neutral and capable style. At the same time, due to the vigorous development of the economy, extravagance and exaggeration became the mainstream at that time. All of these have formed the unique trend of women's clothing in the 1980s. The significance of this study is to analyze the causes of Western women's clothing styles in the 1980s in detail, in order to gain a more comprehensive and detailed understanding of the fashion history of that period.

The impact of transfer from an alongside midwifery unit to labor and delivery on birthing women: A qualitative study

ObjectiveTo explore laboring women's thoughts, feelings, and experiences of transferring from an Alongside Midwifery Unit or free-standing birth center to labor and delivery. DesignA qualitative online survey was used for this research. SettingAn Alongside Midwifery Unit in the southwestern United States. ParticipantsEight women over the age of eighteen who had transferred to labor and delivery from either the AMU or free-standing birth center. FindingsFive themes emerging from the women's transfer experiences. It was important for the women to maintain their physiologic birth ideals. The initiation of transfer, even a discussion, altered the atmosphere in the birthing room. Women experienced a range of emotions surrounding the transfer. The stories spoke to mourning the loss of physiologic birth experience. Some women expressed guilt about the potential effects on their infants. Post-birth women had realizations about their mental and physical capabilities and limitations. Key conclusionsThis pertinent study addressed the effect on women when a transfer needs to occur from an Alongside Midwifery Unit or free-standing Birth Center to the Labor and Delivery Unit. Regardless of the reason, a transfer affected all participants. The psychological impact can have significant consequences on mother and baby's wellbeing. Women need an opportunity to share their story. The fifth theme of learning about themselves mentally and physically is new and not identified in other studies. Implications for practiceClinical recommendations are proposed to improve understanding and integrate into one's mindset, care processes, and clinical practice. Post-birth care should continue for these women until they completely process and come to a resolution of their experience of transferring to labor and delivery.

KOLABORASI IMAN DAN LOGIKA: INTERPRETASI PEREMPUAN KANAAN DI DALAM MATIUS 15:22-28

In Christianity, there are two conflicting extremes, one emphasizes logic, namely rationalists such as Rene Descartes and Immanuel Kant, and the other extreme emphasizes faith, which is a number of Pentecostal-charismatics. This paper aims to obtain a valid and highly anticipatory understanding, as well as to reveal in-depth meanings that are implicated for Christian faith and logic. Therefore, this research is very relevant and urgent to be researched. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. The qualitative research method used by the researcher is library research. The results of this study with a number of interpretations carried out, the researchers found a sinergy of faith and logic that the Canaanite woman possessed and demonstrated in Matthew 15:21-28. The faith of the Canaanite woman stated by Jesus is the faith produced by the logic of the Canaanite woman's thinking. Faith and logic should go hand in hand, should not be separated between faith and logic. Faith and logic are like two eyes that must be opened to see life's problems.

Fenomena Childfree Sebagai Budaya Masyarakat Kontemporer Indonesia Dari Perspektif Teori Feminis (Analisis Pengikut Media Sosial Childfree)

Cultural society in the contemporary era, especially women, has many different perspectives on how to adapt to changing times. In the contemporary era, a woman has different currents of interests from pre-modern times, where the interests of women are now considered irrelevant to customs, which are mostly still upheld or embraced by the people of Indonesia, it is not uncommon for different opinions or mindsets to arise when they arise, causing criticism from people who are anti-feminine and who uphold customary principles.
 Contemporary women begin to get used to many taboos to form a new change or a new culture that is born by leaving the old culture regardless of religious teachings or customs, this experiment with new things has opened wide the minds of society, especially women, to get their rights. and choose their own path in life. This article discusses a new culture that was created in contemporary times that was born from the thoughts of women and young couples who thought of living without having children or being childfree, this phenomenon is currently rife among Indonesian society and has become a debate that reaps pros and cons, this article it is structured to unify the notion of thinking from the life choices of someone who chooses to be Childfree by combining a phenomenon with a sociological perspective, namely the theory of feminism. The theory of feminism is relevant to many problems that occur among women, this theory examines women in terms of psychology, identity, awareness, ethics, roles, positions, and the patriarchal system, this article opens the horizons of a woman to dare to hold opinions and choices his life.

Gender Equality Challenges and Raising Awareness in the Patriarchal Cultural in Indonesia

Conventionally the social construction of a gender equality society can increase awareness of education in a patriarchal culture in Indonesia. The construction of gender equality and gender justice is carried out by people who have concerns about the role and work of women in particular and society in education. Top-down affirmations are carried out in various actions and gender equality movements. Women are the object of the equality movement to raise awareness and gender justice in the field of education. Along with the development of the times and in the era of digitalization as it is today, it can transform the paradigm of women's thinking. They actively participate in development through education. Although through various challenges and obstacles due to being in a patriarchal culture, the level of women is lower than men. This paper shows Gender Equality in Patriarchal Education and Culture, real theoretical challenges in improving gender equality, efforts to raise women's awareness of the importance of education, and the implementation of gender equality in education in the social context of society. This paper suggests the need for access and opportunity for women and public policies that are gender bias-oriented, involving women's participation and providing equitable benefits for women.

The Effectiveness of Paradoxical Timetable Therapy on Rumination and Referential Thinking in Women with OCD

Objective: Obsessive thoughts are persistent, recurring thoughts, desires, or imaginations experienced intrusively and unwillingly. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of paradoxical timetable therapy on mental rumination and referential thinking in women with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Materials and Methods: The study was quasi-experimental, utilizing a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population included all women in Tehran diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder in 2023. Twenty-four women were selected non-randomly and then randomly assigned to experimental (12 persons) and control (12 persons) groups. The experimental group participated in eight sessions of paradoxical timetable therapy, with 11 successfully completing the therapy, while the control group received no intervention. For equalization, the number of participants in both groups was adjusted based on the dropout rate in the experimental group. The study utilized questionnaires for mental rumination and referential thinking. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance with repeated measurements in SPSS 22. Findings: Results showed that the paradoxical timetable program significantly improved mental rumination (F = 10.89, p < 0.001) and referential thinking (F = 10.83, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Based on the findings, interventions based on this approach could effectively improve mental rumination and referential thinking in women with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Media Influence on Women's Lifestyle: A Pathological Analysis

In the current era, with the emergence of new communication and information technologies and new media, we are witnessing profound changes in the lifestyle and culture of different societies, and today, the media are an indispensable part of human life. Media serve as a conduit for transmitting the heritage and culture of past generations to future ones and are considered one of the primary tools of cultural imperialism against other cultures, and change and evolution in various cultures can be shaped through the media. Alongside this, in the present century, we are witnessing fundamental changes in various perspectives and discourses regarding women. Nowadays, women play an influential role in societies, and any changes in women's thinking, attitudes, and behavior lead to changes in family culture and subsequently in societal culture. Therefore, we are witnessing changes in women's lifestyle. Undoubtedly, the changes observed in women's lifestyle in society are not unaffected by media content and messages. Researchers in the field of media and communication believe that media contribute to the process of identity formation and meaning-making, and they influence the behavioral patterns, social conduct, and public norms in society. Thus, media significantly contribute to shaping the intellectual and theoretical system of influential individuals, and ultimately, it is this intellectual system that determines the foundations of lifestyle. This article delves into the pathological analysis of the impact of media on women's lifestyle.

Tension of Religious-Traditions and the Ideas of Women's Liberation in Dreams of Trespass’ Novel by Fatima Mernisi

This article examines a novel titled “Dreams of Trepass: Tales of a Harem” as the literature work represents Fatima Mernissi’s critical thought in fighting for gender equality. The research methodology used is qualitative approach with textual analysis method. Based on research findings, Fatima Mernissi narrates the women liberation discourse through literature works which is not entirely fiction for its rooted from Fatima Mernissi’s own experiences who originated from harem-living family. The work is a reflexive of reality, as well as an aspiration for the ideal future in terms of the equal roles and rights between women and men. It concludes, feminism critical thought’s Fatima Mernissi needs to put on the living context where the work was created and historical time on which recounted, namely related to Arabic culture and Islamic religiosity in the 20th century Morocco. In that period, the world was transiting from colonization era to the movement of global nationalism in colonized countries, including Morcco. Therefore, there is collision between tradition and modernity which influencing women’s thoughts and thoughts of women in regards of universal humanism values with religious interpretation on the Islamic holy Qur’an.

Dispossession, violence and transformative power: an intersectional approach to evictions

The present article takes the following question as its starting point: What does it mean to think about eviction and its consequences based on the narratives of women who have faced these processes? By examining the narratives and thoughts of women who have either undergone eviction or are living under its threat, it is possible to highlight dimensions of the process that may otherwise go unnoticed by analyses that focus on other dimensions, and which do not appraise the characteristics of those being evicted and what this represents in terms of the totality of the phenomenon. By shedding light on the multiplicity of impacts resulting from the eviction processes, it is possible to return to the conceptual notion itself, so that it may be formulated from the bottom up, i.e., from the various experiences that comprise it. Ultimately, what is eviction? What does it mean to live under the threat of losing your home?

Dispossession, violence and transformative power: an intersectional approach to evictions

The present article takes the following question as its starting point: What does it mean to think about eviction and its consequences based on the narratives of women who have faced these processes? By examining the narratives and thoughts of women who have either undergone eviction or are living under its threat, it is possible to highlight dimensions of the process that may otherwise go unnoticed by analyses that focus on other dimensions, and which do not appraise the characteristics of those being evicted and what this represents in terms of the totality of the phenomenon. By shedding light on the multiplicity of impacts resulting from the eviction processes, it is possible to return to the conceptual notion itself, so that it may be formulated from the bottom up, i.e., from the various experiences that comprise it. Ultimately, what is eviction? What does it mean to live under the threat of losing your home?