Women Health

Mongolian Women: As study by The National Network of Mongolian Women Organization & Asia Foundation Reported, January 2, 2012 The National Network of Mongolian Women Organization, developed a report known as “Country Gender Assessment -2008” together with Asia Foundation. The report recommended that the government’s labor … [Read more...]

Women in Modern Mongolia Reported, January 2, 2012 Mongol women enjoyed, or some would say endured, a vital role in the often times harsh nomadic life. In recent decades, women saw greater equality in education and the workplace. As Mongolia continues to shape its identity in the modern world, this essay examines some of the … [Read more...]

Mongolia Women Health Information Reported, January 2, 2012 In Mongolia the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. 69% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 21% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

Republic of Maldives: UNICEF Document Reported, January 2, 2012 Situation of children and women in Maldives 1. The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 islands, 198 of which are inhabited, spread out over 300 square kilometres. According to the last census of 2006, the population of Maldives was about 300,000. One third … [Read more...]

Maldives Women’s Health and Life Experiences Reported, January 2, 2012 This Study on Women’s Health and Life Experiences, the first comprehensive survey of violence against women in the Maldives, shows the extent and prevalence of violence – 1 in 3 women aged 15-49 have experienced some form of physical and/or sexual abuse during … [Read more...]

Maldives Women Health Information Reported, January 2, 2012 Health is a basic right of every Maldivian. This is the fundamental principle guiding the country’s strategies for health. In his Vision 2020 statement, His Excellency President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom states: that “The people will have greater awareness of and commitment … [Read more...]

Knowledge of prenatal health care among Costa Rican and Panamanian women. Reported, January 2, 2012 There is evidence that health care during pregnancy is a crucial component in ensuring a safe delivery. Because the infant mortality rate in Costa Rica is almost half the rate of Panama, the researchers tested the hypothesis that … [Read more...]

Women's Health and Safety in Costa Rica Reported, January 2, 2012 Based on principles of solidarity, universality, equity and efficiency, the Costa Rican model of health (salud) represents a social product of long-term governmental efforts. For the past decade, public health has received integral attention, with interventions … [Read more...]

Costa Rica Country Program Reported, January 2, 2012 This tiny Central American country is one of the most prosperous in all of Latin America, due to a strong tradition of egalitarianism and civilian democracy, and investment in health and education. Costa Rica has no armed forces, relying instead on international … [Read more...]

Costa Rica Women Health Information Reported, January 2, 2012 In Costa Rica the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 6% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK and … [Read more...]

Factors related to the practice of breast self examination (BSE) and Pap smear screening among Malaysian women workers in selected electronics factories Reported, December 30, 2011 The effectiveness of breast self examination (BSE) in lowering breast cancer mortality has been extensively studied. After reviewing studies published … [Read more...]

Induction of Mitochondria-Mediated Apoptosis in Ca Ski Human Cervical Cancer Cells Triggered by Mollic Acid Arabinoside Isolated from Leea indica. Reported, December 30, 2011 Wong YH and Abdul Kadir H. of Biomolecular Research Group, Biochemistry Program, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, … [Read more...]

Malaysia Women Face Poorer Health with Age Reported, December 30, 2011 Results from the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Older Malaysians project, a large nationwide study of risk factors for dementia in the multiethnic country of Malaysia, a region that anticipates an exponential increase in an aging population over the next … [Read more...]

Malaysia Women Health Information Reported, December 30, 2011 In Malaysia the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 9% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK and … [Read more...]

Pregnant Women Advised to Stay Cool for Baby's Sake: Australian Study   ScienceDaily (Dec. 15, 2011) — Queensland University of Technology (QUT) world-first research has found a link between increases in temperature and the incidence of stillbirth and shorter pregnancies. Associate Professor Adrian Barnett of QUT's Institute of Health and … [Read more...]

The prevalence of smoking among pregnant and postpartum women in Israel Reported, December 24, 2011 One-third of the global adult population, or 1.1 billion people, use tobacco . Since the release of the ?rst U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health in 1964, the concept that ‘cigarette smoking is a health hazard of … [Read more...]

Plants used during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum healthcare in Laos Reported, December 24, 2011 In many Southeast Asian cultures the activities and diet during the postpartum period are culturally dictated and a period of confinement is observed. Plants play an important role in recovery during the postpartum period in … [Read more...]

Laos Young Women’s Sexual Behaviour Reported, December 24, 2011 Lao PDR is currently considered to be a low HIV prevalence country, with 0.1% of adults aged 15-49 years estimated to be HIV infected in 2007 . However, Laos remains vulnerable to the spread of HIV as a result of a number of risk factors,including low condom usage … [Read more...]

Laos Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Lao People's Democratic Republic the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 32.2% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 2% of women aged 50–69 years … [Read more...]

Reproductive health information for young women in Kazakhstan Reported, December 24, 2011 This study explores young women's reliance on reproductive and sexual health information channels, examining the relationship between information sources and reproductive health knowledge. Utilizing 1995 and 1999 Kazakhstan Demographic and … [Read more...]

Over two thousand women get IVF in Kazakhstan annually Reported, December 24, 2011 Around 3 thousand women apply to the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the Institute director Tamara Dzhussubaliyeva. “Up to 3 thousand reproductively-challenged patients apply to the Institute … [Read more...]

Women, Youth and HIV/AIDS in Kazakhstan Reported, December 24, 2011 Kazakhstan is a unitary democratic secular state with the presidential form of government. President is selected for the period of 7 years. The Parliament, whose functions include adoption of laws, amending them, ratification and denunciation of international … [Read more...]

Kazakhstan Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Kazakhstan the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 35% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK … [Read more...]

Educational intervention to improve breast health knowledge among women in Jordan. Reported, December 24, 2011 Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Jordan and on average 70% of the cases present at advanced stages. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a public educational campaign conducted … [Read more...]

Histological findings in women with postmenopausal bleeding: Jordanian figures. Reported, December 24, 2011 Postmenopausal bleeding represents one of the most common reasons for referral to gynaecological services. A retrospective review was made of the hospital records of 482 women presenting with postmenopausal bleeding to a … [Read more...]

Young Jordanian women's health beliefs about mammography. Reported, December 24, 2011 This descriptive study assesses the beliefs held by a group of young Jordanian women toward mammography utilization as a screening procedure for breast cancer. The Health Belief Model (HBM) is the theoretical framework of this study. Champion's … [Read more...]

Jordan Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Jordan the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 55.8% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 3% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

The prevalence of smoking among pregnant and postpartum women in Israel Reported, December 24, 2011 One-third of the global adult population, or 1.1 billion people, use tobacco . Since the release of the First U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health in 1964, the concept that ‘cigarette smoking is a health hazard of … [Read more...]

Ten Facts You Should Know About Women's Health in Israel Reported, December 24, 2011 1. Israeli women, like most women, live longer than men. But studies show that they perceive themselves in poorer health, they visit doctors more often and they take more medication than men. 2. Life expectancy for Israeli women ranks around 15th … [Read more...]

Israel Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Israel the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 76% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK and 45% … [Read more...]