Women Who Research Articles

Performing 1-1 Interventions to Address Mathematics Anxiety – An Intervention Case Study of 3 Brazilian Women Who Believed They Were Stupid in Mathematics

Mathematics Anxiety is well-researched, but solutions are few. This study shows the potential to provide an affordable solution, one that could ultimately be rolled out across the country and the world. The 1:1 interventions involve inviting the participants to tell their math story and then introducing the Mathematical Resilience Framework and reframing adverse prior experiences as unrelated to intrinsic ability. The framework includes three tools: the hand model of the brain, the growth zone model, and the relaxation response. The intervention participants were Brazilian volunteers living in England from the local and virtual communities. The levels of Mathematics Anxiety were measured before the intervention using the Betz (1978) scale, and narrative records were made. The qualitative data were analyzed using deductive thematic analysis (Braun Clarke, 2006) through the lens of the Mathematical Resilience Framework. The data indicated the positive impact of performing this kind of intervention.

S74 - Sex Trafficking Experiences and Substance Use Patterns Among Incarcerated Women Who Use Opioids

S74 - Sex Trafficking Experiences and Substance Use Patterns Among Incarcerated Women Who Use Opioids

M137 - Substance Use Stigma and Abstinence Self-Efficacy Among Justice-Involved Women Who Use Opioids

M137 - Substance Use Stigma and Abstinence Self-Efficacy Among Justice-Involved Women Who Use Opioids

The Politics of Women’s Migration in Jamaica Kincaid’s Lucy

Purpose: This research explores how women in Lucy migrate from their former location to a new one to overcome trauma and better their lives but instead in their new environment they experience suppression and undergo worse situations than their former place. Methodology: Qualitative research was used to write this paper since it involves textual analysis, so the research design is explanatory and the data is presented in running text. Information of this research paper was gathered from the primary source (Lucy) and secondary sources (Global Woman: Nannies, Maids and Sex Workers in the New Economy, Women who Go and Women Who Stay: Reflections of Family Migration Processes in a Changing World, The Role of Female Migration in Development Towards a Transnational Perspective on Migration: Race, Class, Ethnicity and Nationalism Reconsidered, Women in Movement: Feminism and Social Action, International Migration: The Female Experience and Situation and Role of Migrant Women: Specific Adaptation and Integration Problems). Feminism was deemed a suitable theory on which this research paper could be hitched, in order to show how informal international migration causes underdevelopment in the country of origin and poor standard of living in the new environment. Findings: It is realized that the informal international migration of Kincaid’s protagonist and intra-national migration of other characters in Lucy fail to bear any good fruit, instead Lucy is nostalgic and she becomes wayward in her new environment. The other characters are not also happy in their new environment despite the fact that feminists condemn violence against women perpetuated by patriarchy and sexism in any place in which women find themselves. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and: This research will make people to understand that international migration without the notice of the government of both countries involved is not mostly fruitful. Since there is a reason (fate) for one to originate from a particular country, one needs to grow and work in it. Intra-national migration can be encouraged for those who wish to change environment. This study will also deepen discussion in the field of feminism and post-colonialism. In the theory of feminism this research will help feminists to understand better that women and men are unique, they complement each other. There are some tasks that women cannot do and succeed like men. In Lucy, Lewis is happy in the end after migrating whereas Maria and Lucy are not. As for the theory of post-colonialism, it would help postcolonial critics to dwell more on the present situation in the postcolonial societies rather than the past. Readers of this article will help familiarize it to leaders of the world to make their environments more comfortable for their citizens, so that informal international migration can easily be stopped. Their citizens will greatly contribute in the development of their countries and the emigrants would be at peace at home because it is very difficult for one to be genuinely accepted in a foreign environment.

Pathology of the Genitourinary System in Women Who Received Radiation Exposure with Radioactive Iodine During Pregnancy as a Result of the Accident at the Chernobyl NPP

Pathology of the Genitourinary System in Women Who Received Radiation Exposure with Radioactive Iodine During Pregnancy as a Result of the Accident at the Chernobyl NPP

Providing Education About Caesarean Sectio Operations To Pregnant Women Who Will Understand Caesarean Sectio Operations To Reduce Pre-Operative Anxiety

Sectio caesarea (SC) is a method of expelling a baby by performing surgery on the mother's abdominal wall and uterus. Apart from having painful side effects and a large risk of complications, a Caesarean section is also a major medical procedure that can cause fear, anxiety, worry and stress for pregnant women who will undergo it. Providing appropriate education to pregnant women who will undergo a cesarean section can help reduce anxiety levels before surgery. This community service activity is to increase pregnant women's knowledge about caesarean section operations. reduce the anxiety of pregnant women who will undergo caesarean section surgery. and prepare pregnant women physically and mentally to face caesarean section surgery. The number of participants in this community service activity was 20 pregnant women who were about to undergo a Caesarean section. Pregnant women understood about Caesarean section operations, benefits, risks and surgical procedures. The anxiety of pregnant women who will undergo caesarean section surgery has decreased. Pregnant women feel more physically and mentally prepared to face caesarean section surgery. Education about caesarean section surgery can increase knowledge and reduce anxiety of pregnant women who will undergo caesarean section surgery.

Detection, Optimization, Characterization, and Cytotoxic Effect of Vaginolysin Extracted from Gardnerella Vaginalis Isolated from Iraqi Women Who Had Abortions

Objective: The goal of this study is the detection of the gen that responsible for production the vaginolysin toxin, discovered the optimal condition for produce vaginolysin, purification and characterization of the toxin and show the cytotoxic effect of vaginolysin on VK2cell and HeLa cell. Methods: Among 592 specimens isolated from pregnant women suffering from vaginal inflammation and threatened with abortion(these women is suffering from strong pain in the cervical region), only 62 of isolates identified as G vaginalis. From Baghdad teaching hospital. detection of the gen that responsible for production the vaginolysin toxin. study of the optimal condition to produce vaginolysin. the purification of the toxin by using ammonium sulfate, ion exchange chromatography and gel filtration, toxin characterization of pH and temperature activity and stability, the study of cytotoxic effect of vaginolysin on VK2 and HeLa cells. Result: The optimal condition to produce the toxin is pH level in 4, best temperature is 37 0C, the best media is TSB broth , and the best hours is 24hr. . The best range for precipitation saturation ratio 50%. ion exchanges have specific activity 4 mg. gel filtrations show an increase in the specific activity of purified toxin (10U/mg). the characterization done by pH and temperature,Vaginolysin was active in 0.5 U/ mL at pH 7, and stable in pH 7 activity, the best temperature for vaginolysin activity is 0.5 U/mL at 37°C and maximum stability was recorded at 37°C . the cytotoxic effect of the toxin on VK2 cell observed the viability ratio 69.98%, at higher toxin concentration, while the result for HeLa cell viability ratio 38.77%, at higher toxin concentration. Conclusion: vaginolysin cause lysis of vaginal cell and cervical cell may lead to abortion, the killing ratio increase by increasing the concentration of the toxin and the effect of the toxin on HeLa cell is more than on VK2 cell.

Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels by Holly J. Carey (review)

Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels by Holly J. Carey (review)

Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Promote HPV Uptake Among Young Women Who Attend Subsidized Clinics

ObjectiveTo evaluate the preliminary efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of Step Up to Prevention, a technology-enhanced intervention to promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination uptake among young minority and low-income women. DesignA pilot randomized controlled trial. SettingTwo federally supported outpatient clinics in a large city in the northeastern United States. ParticipantsWomen who were 18 to 26 years of age (N = 60). MethodsWe randomized participants into four groups: computer information, in-person tailored, combined, and usual care. We administered computer-assisted self-interview surveys before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the intervention (postintervention), and after their clinic visit (post–clinic visit). We conducted a descriptive analysis of participant characteristics. For preliminary efficacy, we used logistic regression–assessed HPV vaccine initiation uptake rates, and we used descriptive statistics to compare theoretical mediators. We used conventional content analysis to assess participant feedback about intervention acceptability. We assessed feasibility through recruitment and retention rates and our ability to deliver the intervention. ResultsWe observed significant differences in initial HPV vaccine uptake between the intervention groups and the usual care group. Participant feedback indicated that the intervention was acceptable, empowering, and informative. We met our recruitment target, maintained a high retention rate (98%), and delivered the complete intervention to all participants. ConclusionWe report the preliminary efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of this intervention to promote HPV vaccine initiation among young women in federally subsided health care settings by advancing favorable views and improving knowledge about HPV vaccination.

Unmet Expectations, Unmet Needs, and Uncertainty–A Qualitative Survey Study of Women Who Described Giving Birth as Traumatic

Abstract: Traumatic childbirth can have wide-ranging consequences for birthing individuals. Data were obtained from a large-scale ( N = 1,210) online survey of perinatal experiences in the United States. Utilizing a Reproductive Justice framework, we analyzed open-ended responses regarding the most difficult aspects of pregnancy and childbirth from 54 participants who solely identified their births as traumatic. We identified the following themes: Mental and Emotional Toll; The Toll of Relentless Work Expectations; The Embodied Toll; Complications and Interventions; Loss of Control: Bodily Autonomy; and Loss of Control: Interactions with Medical Systems and Professionals. Results underscore the inadequacy of perinatal support in the United States, highlighting the imperative to address policy and research to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Good Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality.

Examining the mHealth Needs for Nutrition Monitoring in Black Women Who Binge Eat

Examining the mHealth Needs for Nutrition Monitoring in Black Women Who Binge Eat

Gods, Goddesses, and the Women Who Serve Them by Susan Ackerman (review)

Gods, Goddesses, and the Women Who Serve Them by Susan Ackerman (review)

Individualised Lifestyle Intervention in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women Who Desire Fertility: A Feasibility Study.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common causes of anovulatory infertility among women in the reproductive age group. Women with PCOS and obesity often have difficulty in conceiving, and they are more prone for developing metabolic syndrome. Lifestyle modification plays a key role in women with PCOS, who are overweight or obese and is recommended as a first line management option. The earlier trials evaluating the role of lifestyle intervention in infertile PCOS women had methodological issues, smaller sample size and high dropout rates and none of these trials reported live birth as their outcome. The current study was planned to explore the feasibility of conducting large adequately powered multicentric trial in future in South Asian women with PCOS who desire fertility. The study was done in the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery & the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at a university level tertiary care hospital. The study is an open label, single center, randomized controlled trial. A total of 60 PCOS women aged between 18-40 years with body mass index of > 23 kg/m2 who desire fertility, were randomized to individualized lifestyle intervention and usual care. The primary outcome was the dropout rate, and the secondary outcomes were change in body weight, anthropometric parameters, clinical pregnancy rates and the quality of life specific to PCOS after the trial period. All the participants were followed up for 6 months and the outcomes were assessed. Comparison between the intervention and control groups was done using statistical tests using the SPSS and R software. The dropout rates were significantly higher in the individualized lifestyle intervention arm compared to usual care control arm (19/30, 63% vs 9/30, 30%, P=0.019). We did not find any statistically significant difference in anthropometric measurements, pregnancy rates (P=0.57) and clinical pregnancy rates (P=0.21) and quality of life specific to PCOS compared with sixth month visit from baseline visit. The current feasibility study showed significantly higher dropout rates in individualized lifestyle intervention arm compared to usual care control arm. The knowledge gained from the feasibility study has been used to design an adequately powered trial to evaluate effectiveness of individualized lifestyle intervention in women with PCOS who wish to conceive.

EMPOWERMENT AND WOMEN IN POLITICS: A STUDY OF QUEEN MAISNAM KUMUDINI IN B.M. MAISNAMBA’S NINGTHEMNUBEE

In her book The Mothers of Manipur: Twelve Women Who Made History, Teresa Rehman (2017) quotes about the collective strength of Manipuri women – “Once we are out of the house and are with women, we don’t care about our family and mundane affairs. Ours is a community in itself. We don’t care what husbands, sons, or our daughters-in-law will think. We feel empowered to take our own decisions.” (p. 20) Women in Manipur have been known for their unique status and their representation in shaping the historiography of the state. Apart from their role as housewives and caretakers, they also took a prominent role in policy framing and governance of the family and the state. It has been witnessed that during the time, the administration of the state was influenced by the two Nupi Lan (Women wars) in 1904 and 1939 as “The Nupi Lan, which started as an agitation by the Manipuri women against the economic policies of the Maharaja and the Marwari monopolists, later on changed its character to become a movement for constitutional and administrative reform in Manipur” (Yambem, 1971, p. 325). The character of Maisnam Kumudini (Ponglenkhombi) in B.M. Maisnamba’s (2006,2023) Ningthemnubee will be analyzed to expose the power and representation of women in state formation and politics. Kumudini, the queen regent and mother of King Chandrakirti (1831-1886), is considered one of the most influential ladies in Manipuri History. Therefore, the paper will also focus on how women took responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the kingdom, thereby analyzing the roles of mediator, ruler as well as a mother. Also, the analysis will delve further to bring out the status of women, their empowerment, and their representation in the histography of Manipur as represented in the novel.

A Study on the Experiences of Married Immigrant Women Who Participated in Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor Training

A Study on the Experiences of Married Immigrant Women Who Participated in Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor Training

Supplemental Material for Voices That Matter: A Community-Driven Intervention Framework for Black Women Who Have Experienced Traumatic Loss

Supplemental Material for Voices That Matter: A Community-Driven Intervention Framework for Black Women Who Have Experienced Traumatic Loss

Body Image and Self-Confidence in Young Women Who are Victims of Body Shaming

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Abstract. </strong>The act of body shaming makes young women feel sad and insecure. Young women need high self-confidence to be able to support their developmental tasks. One of the factors that supports increasing self-confidence is an assessment of physical appearance or body image. This research aims to explore the correlation between body image and self-confidence among young women who have been victims of body shaming, utilizing a correlational quantitative approach. The respondents in this study were 170 teenage girls aged 12 to 15 who were victims of body shaming in Denpasar City. Data collection involved administering validated and reliable self-confidence and body image scales. The findings revealed a significant relationship between aspects of body image (appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, body area satisfaction, overweight occupation, and self-classified weight) and self-confidence among young women who were victims of body shaming (p=0.000 < .05). This study underscores the critical need for interventions and support systems to address body shaming among young women, emphasizing the importance of fostering positive body image to enhance self-confidence and well-being.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Keywords: </strong></em><em>body image; self-confidence; body shaming</em></p>

Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels, by Holly J. Carey

Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels, by Holly J. Carey

Low and High-Normal FMR1 Triplet Cytosine, Guanine Guanine Repeats Affect Ovarian Reserve and Fertility in Women Who Underwent In Vitro Fertilization Treatment? Results from a Cross-Sectional Study.

Dynamic mutations in the 5' untranslated region of FMR1 are associated with infertility. Premutation alleles interfere with prenatal development and increase infertility risks. The number of CGG repeats that causes the highest decrease in ovarian reserves remains unclear. We evaluated the effect of FMR1 CGG repeat lengths on ovarian reserves and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment outcomes in 272 women with alleles within the normal range. FMR1 CGG repeat length was investigated via PCR and capillary electrophoresis. Alleles were classified as low-normal, normal, and high-normal. Serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle were measured, and antral follicles (AFC) were counted. IVF outcomes were collected from medical records. Regarding FMR1 CGG repeat length alleles, 63.2% of women presented at least one low-normal allele. Those carrying low-normal alleles had significantly lower AMH levels than women carrying normal or high-normal alleles. Low-normal/low-normal genotype was the most frequent, followed by low-normal/normal and normal/normal. A comparison of ovarian reserve markers and reproductive outcomes of the three most frequent genotypes revealed that AFC in the low-normal/normal genotype was significantly lower than the low-normal/low-normal genotype. The low number of FMR1 CGG repeats affected AMH levels and AFC but not IVF outcomes per cycle of treatment.

A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (review)

A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan (review)