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February 9th, 2025
Erectile dysfunction in copper and cobalt miners: a cross-sectional study in the former Katanga province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Musa Obadia P; Pyana Kitenge J; Carsi Kuhangana T; Kalenga Ilunga G; Billen J; Kayembe-Kitenge T; Haufroid V; Mukalay Wa Mukalay A; Ris L; Banza Lubaba Nkulu C; Nemery B; Enzlin P pubmed id: 37869070The African Copperbelt is a place where people and factories get lots of copper and cobalt from the ground.
How to improve newly qualified midwives' transition-into-practice. A Delphi study.
Kool E; Schellevis FG; Jaarsma DADC; Feijen-de Jong EI pubmed id: 37866285New midwives in the Netherlands start working without help to get used to their jobs. This study looks for ways to support them so they feel more confident and provide better care.
Female Affective Perception of Mainstream and Paraphilic Pornography: Associations with Sexual and Psychological Intrapersonal Variables.
Prantner S; Giménez-García C; Espino-Payá A; Escrig MA; Fuentes-Sánchez N; Ballester-Arnal R; Pastor MC pubmed id: 37863863The research studied how women feel about different types of pornography, including those with themes like dominance or violence. It found that women generally found violent types less pleasant and more disgusting than other types. The way women felt about this content was linked to personal factors like sexual interest and control.
Reversal of medication abortion with progesterone: a systematic review.
Stifani BM; Lavelanet AF pubmed id: 37863512The researchers wanted to find out if taking progesterone could help people who change their mind about wanting an abortion after starting the process with a drug called mifepristone. They looked for proof to see if progesterone could be recommended in these cases.
Use of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors is not associated with ocular adverse events.
Belladelli F; Li S; Zhang CA; Muncey W; Del Giudice F; Glover F; Seranio N; Basran S; Fallara G; Montorsi F; Salonia A; Eisenberg ML pubmed id: 37861186Some medicines called PDE5 inhibitors can cause problems with your eyes. These problems can include areas in the eye where the retina pulls away, blocked blood vessels, and eye nerve damage.
Reconciling intimacy and safety: a qualitative systematic review of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation among gay and bisexual men.
Yeo TED pubmed id: 37860979This paper talks about how men who identify as sexual minorities use a medication called PrEP to protect themselves from HIV. It shows that PrEP helps them feel safer and more confident in their relationships while allowing them to enjoy being close to others. The study suggests that using PrEP changes how people think about safety and intimacy, leading to healthier and happier lives.
Associations between the COVID-19 pandemic and women's fertility intentions: a multi-country, cross-sectional (I-SHARE) study.
Zhao M; O'Hara CA; Sahril NB; Liu H; Pei K; Ivanova O; Larsson EC; Shamu S; Kpokiri E; Cleeve A; Tucker JD; Michielsen K; Zhang WH pubmed id: 37857464The COVID-19 pandemic and staying away from other people might change how families plan to have children. This study looked at how the pandemic affects women's plans to have babies in the future.
Psychopathic Personality as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Atypical Sexuality and Sexual Coercion Proclivity in the General Population.
Thatcher AS; Wallace L; Fido D pubmed id: 37856577This study looked at how some people might try to control others using actions related to sexual behavior and how certain personality traits, like being selfish or having a lack of emotion, might make this worse. They found that for men, being very interested in sex and liking to be mean during it could lead to trying to control others, especially if they have those selfish traits.
How a "Something Else" Response Option for Sexual Identity Affects National Survey Estimates of Associations Between Sexual Identity, Reproductive Health, and Substance Use.
West BT; Engstrom CW; Schepis TS; Tani IJ; McCabe SE pubmed id: 37853260Researchers wanted to see if adding a "something else" option to a survey question about sexual identity would change how people answer questions about their health. They found that adding this option made a difference in how some groups reported health problems like using drugs or wanting children. This shows that surveys need good options for everyone to answer truthfully.
Contraception prescribing in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Begum T; Cullen E; Moffat M; Rankin J pubmed id: 37852734The study looked at how doctors gave out birth control in England during COVID-19 lockdowns. It found changes in how often people got birth control and saw that people in poorer areas were affected differently.
Case study: breakthrough mpox infection in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia after completed two-dose course of subcutaneous modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA-BN) vaccines.
Cornelisse VJ; Kearley JJM; Vargas Castillo J; Macharg L; McLaughlin VA; Jack SJ; Swift C pubmed id: 37852607In August 2022, there was a global illness outbreak called mpox. The World Health Organization said that people who might get sick should get a special vaccine called the Vaccinia vaccine.
Male Sexual Victimization by Women: Incidence Rates, Mental Health, and Conformity to Gender Norms in a Sample of British Men.
Madjlessi J; Loughnan S pubmed id: 37851161The study looked at how often men are hurt sexually by women and how it affects their feelings and mental health. Out of 1124 men, 71% said they were victims at least once, and this was linked to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The study also found that acting like a "typical man" didn't change the impact of being a victim.
Integration of female genital schistosomiasis into HIV/sexual and reproductive health and rights and neglected tropical diseases programmes and services: a scoping review.
Umbelino-Walker I; Wong F; Cassolato M; Pantelias A; Jacobson J; Kalume C pubmed id: 37850814Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) affects many girls and women in sub-Saharan Africa and increases the risk of getting HIV. Researchers looked at different studies to see how FGS can be combined with programs for HIV to help women better, but they found that more work needs to be done to actually make this happen. They found that raising awareness and getting the community involved are important first steps.
The influence of gender-equitable attitudes on sexual behaviour among unmarried adolescents in rural Tanzania: a longitudinal study.
Rogers K; Ranganathan M; Kajula L; Lorraine Collins R; Livingston JA; Palermo T pubmed id: 37850724This study looked at how people's thoughts about gender roles affect risky sexual behavior in teenagers. It found that having more fair thoughts about gender roles led to more teens getting tested for HIV and using protection. The study suggests involving everyone in the community to help change these thoughts.
Birth related PTSD and its association with the mother-infant relationship: A meta-analysis.
Frankham LJ; Thorsteinsson EB; Bartik W pubmed id: 37847956Some research shows that having PTSD after giving birth can affect how moms feel about their babies. This study looked at how strong that connection is.
Digit Ratio (2D:4D; Right-Left 2D:4D) and Multiple Phenotypes for Same-Sex Attraction: The BBC Internet Study Revisited.
Manning JT; Fink B; Trivers R pubmed id: 37847344The study looked at finger lengths and how they might be connected to being attracted to the same gender. It found different patterns in men and women, suggesting that certain hormone levels before birth might be linked to being gay.
Spanish Validation of the Long and Short Versions of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS and PPCS-6) in Adolescents.
Villena-Moya A; Granero R; Chiclana-Actis C; Potenza MN; Blycker GR; Demetrovics Z; Bőthe B; Steward T; Fernández-Aranda F; Jiménez-Murcia S; Mestre-Bach G pubmed id: 37845419Researchers studied a tool to understand how teenagers use adult content websites. They tested it with kids in Spain and Mexico and found it works well to measure this behavior. Boys seemed more affected by age compared to girls in both countries.
The Impact of a Public Health Campaign to Deter Viewing of Child Sexual Abuse Images Online: A Case Study of the UK Stop It Now! Campaign.
Newman EF; Efthymiadou E; Quayle E; Squire T; Denis D; Wortley R; Beier KM; Koukopoulos N pubmed id: 37837444A campaign called 'Stop It Now!' helped people in the UK learn about stopping child sexual abuse. More people visited the website and called for help during the campaign. Many of the people who sought help were worried about their own behavior, and some said they changed after learning more.
Adapting to a global pandemic: a qualitative assessment of programmatic responses to COVID-19 in the multi-country Women's Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme.
Footman K; Page P; Boydell V; McLaren M; Mudhune S pubmed id: 37830779The COVID-19 pandemic made it hard for people to get health services related to sex and reproduction. A program used quick changes to keep helping people, like working more with the government and using new ways to reach communities. They learned important lessons for future emergencies, like needing to support workers and making sure they reach everyone who needs help.
A pronatalist turn in population policies in Iran and its likely adverse impacts on reproductive rights, health and inequality: a critical narrative review.
Asadisarvestani K; Sobotka T pubmed id: 37830775Iran has changed its population policies many times since the 1960s. Recently, they made a new law to encourage more people to get married and have children. This study looks at how these changes might affect people's health and rights, but it doubts the new law will actually make more babies be born in the long run.
Social connectedness and supported self-management of early medication abortion in the UK: experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic and learning for the future.
Hoggart L; Purcell C; Bloomer F; Newton V; Oluseye A pubmed id: 37830180The study looks at how people in the UK managed their own abortions at home during COVID-19. It found that while people liked having control, getting support from others was really important for a good experience. The research says it's important to keep giving help and choices for those who choose this method.
Dramatic Shift in the Etiology of Genital Ulcer Disease Among Patients Visiting a Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Chen JS; Matoga MM; Gaither CF; Jere E; Mathiya E; Bonongwe N; Krysiak R; Banda G; Hoffman IF; Miller WC; Juliano JJ; Rutstein SE pubmed id: 37824787Genital ulcer diseases are sores that come from infections you can get by having sex. These sores make it easier to catch HIV, so doctors need to figure out and treat them correctly. The research helps doctors in Malawi know what causes these sores and how to treat them.
Trends in Testing and Self-Reported Diagnoses of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Gay and Bisexual Men in Australia, 2017 to 2021: Analysis of National Behavioral Surveillance Surveys.
Chan C; Holt M; Broady TR; Traeger MW; Mao L; Grulich AE; Prestage G; MacGibbon J; Rule J; Bavinton BR pubmed id: 37820259This study looked at how often gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Australia get tested for and diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections. These men have more STI cases compared to how many there are in the population.
Evaluation of the Impact and Outcomes of a Rapid Transition to Telehealth PrEP Delivery at a Sexual Health Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Higgins DM; Riba A; Alderton L; Wendel KA; Scanlon J; Weise J; Gibson N; Obafemi O pubmed id: 37820240This study looks at how the shift to telehealth for PrEP services during the COVID-19 pandemic affected a health clinic in Denver. It focuses on understanding how these changes can help in the fight against HIV.
: Optimising the delivery of sexual health services in Australia: a qualitative study.
Kularadhan V; Fairley CK; Chen M; Bilardi J; Fortune R; Chow EPF; Philips T; Ong JJ pubmed id: 37819718There are more people getting infections from sexual activities in Australia. This study looks at different health services to make them better so more people can get tested easily. It also talks about new ways to help these services work better in the future.
Effect of aerobic exercise on erectile function: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Khera M; Bhattacharyya S; Miller LE pubmed id: 37814532Regular aerobic exercise is known to be good for health, but there isn't much proof about how it affects erectile function.
"To give life is a journey through the unknown": an ethnographic account of childbirth experiences and practices in Southern Benin.
Vigan AA; Dossou JP; Boyi C; Kanhonou L; Benova L; Delvaux T; Gryseels C pubmed id: 37812453In Benin, even though many mothers give birth with skilled helpers, a lot of them still die. People often mix regular medical care with other spiritual and natural ways to keep moms and babies safe. To help save lives, it’s important to find ways to use both regular and alternative care together.
Women's and health professionals' perceptions, beliefs and barriers to cervical cancer screening uptake in Southern Ethiopia: a qualitative study.
Ayanto SY; Belachew Lema T; Wordofa MA pubmed id: 37812407Cervical cancer is a big health problem, and in Ethiopia, many people don't get checked because they don't know much about it. In the study, women and health workers talked about why people aren’t getting screened, like not knowing the benefits or feeling scared. To help more people get checked, they suggest teaching everyone more about it and improving the screening process.
Impact of time of culture specimen collection on the recovery of after a positive nucleic acid amplification test.
Nadal-Barón P; Trejo-Zahinos J; García JN; Salmerón P; Sulleiro E; Arando M; Descalzo V; Álvarez-Lopez P; El Ouazzani R; López L; Zarzuela F; Ruiz E; Llinas M; Blanco-Grau A; Curran A; Larrosa MN; Pumarola T; Hoyos-Mallecot Y pubmed id: 37802652The study looked at how the timing of collecting samples affects the results of growing germs in a lab after a positive test. This helps to watch how germs resist antibiotics.
"I would love for there not to be so many hoops … ": recommendations to improve abortion service access and experiences made by Indigenous women and 2SLGTBQIA+ people in Canada.
Monchalin R; Jubinville D; Pérez Piñán AV; Paul W; Wells M; Ross A; Law K; Chaffey M; Pruder H pubmed id: 37799036This study talks about how Indigenous people in Canada have trouble getting abortion services. They gave ideas to make these services safer and easier to reach, like choosing where the abortion happens, having support after, getting clear information, being accompanied by someone supportive, and including their cultural practices.
A Qualitative Exploration of PrEP Interests, Barriers, and Interventions Among Black and Latina Cisgender Women in the U.S.
Nydegger LA; Kidane H; Benitez S; Yuan M; Claborn KR pubmed id: 37796358Black and Latina women in Austin, Texas, are getting HIV more often compared to White women. There's a medicine that can help prevent HIV, but not many women are using it. The study found that these women are interested in learning about and using the medicine if it can be taken as an easy shot instead of a daily pill.
The effectiveness of combined approaches towards improving utilisation of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya: a quasi-experimental evaluation.
Mutea L; Maluni J; Kabue M; Were V; Ontiri S; Michielsen K; Gichangi P pubmed id: 37791876This study looked at how well a program in Kenya helped teens learn about health services. They found that the program didn't really help more teens use these services, but it did help some teens feel less scared about using them.
Platelet-rich plasma for erectile dysfunction: a review of the current research landscape.
Fazekas D; Campbell K; Ledesma B; Masterson T pubmed id: 37786350Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when men can't keep an erection, which affects their lives and their partners'. Some treatments like pills, injections, and surgery help, but new therapies like PRP are being explored.
Femmephobia Is a Uniquely Powerful Predictor of Anti-Gay Behavior.
Hoskin RA; Blair KL; Holmberg D pubmed id: 37783952The study found that negative attitudes towards femininity in men can predict anti-gay behaviors. This was a stronger predictor than other factors like social dominance. Future research should look at how this type of thinking affects behavior towards people with different gender identities.
Experience of menstruation with the use of reusable menstrual products: a qualitative study among menstruators in Israel.
Kubovski A; Cohen Shabot S pubmed id: 37782548This study talked to 40 women who used reusable menstrual products to see how it affected their feelings about their bodies. They found that these women felt better physically and emotionally, and liked their bodies more. The study suggests that these products might help people appreciate their bodies more.
The chlamydia care cascade of young people attending Australian general practices; a descriptive study to assess gaps in care.
Jung J; Biezen R; Goller JL; Hocking J; Chondros P; Manski-Nankervis J pubmed id: 37778743In Australia, most people find out they have chlamydia at the doctor's office. This study looked at how young people get tested, treated, and re-tested for chlamydia at these doctor visits.
Sex on screens: the language of sexting and amateur pornography.
James A; Waling A; Dowsett GW; Power J pubmed id: 37772618Adults over 25 in Australia often find it hard to talk about sharing sexual pictures and videos, using words like "sexting." The study shows people sometimes avoid using common terms because of their negative meanings. This can make conversations about consent and desire difficult, which is important for understanding and teaching digital safety and respect.
Facilitators influencing midwives to leadership positions in policy, education and practice: A systematic integrative literature review.
Sattar SMRU; Akeredolu O; Bogren M; Erlandsson K; Borneskog C pubmed id: 37769484Midwives need to become leaders to help improve health care for mothers and babies around the world. They often don't get to make important decisions, and we need changes to let them be part of policy-making. By including midwives in these processes, they can better help achieve global health goals.
Intimacy and survivors of cancer with ostomies: findings from the Ostomy Self-management Training trial.
Nehemiah A; Zhang S; Appel S; Dizon D; Sun V; Grant M; Holcomb MJ; Hornbrook MC; Krouse RS pubmed id: 37769350Some people with belly or pelvic cancers need a special medical bag during surgery, which can make it hard for them to feel close to others. This can affect both their bodies and their feelings.
Comfort Levels of Outpatient Health Care Professionals When Asking About Substance Use-Related Sexual Activity: A Pilot Survey.
Argenyi MS; Evans JK; Veach LJ; McNeil CJ pubmed id: 37756312This study looked at how health care workers learn and feel about a program called SBIRT that helps with substance use. It also checked if they know how substance use connects to sexual activity. The survey involved outpatient health care professionals.
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of culturally and linguistically diverse young people in Australia: a systematic review.
Lirios A; Mullens AB; Daken K; Moran C; Gu Z; Assefa Y; Dean JA pubmed id: 37755697The study looked at young people in Australia from different cultures and languages and how they learn about sexual health. It found that they often don't know much, and talking about these topics is hard because of family and cultural rules. They need more support and ways to learn that respect their culture.
Adaptations to comprehensive abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic: case studies of provision in Bolivia, Mali, Nepal, and the occupied Palestinian territory.
Sorhaindo AM; Castle S; Flomen L; Lathrop E; Mohagheghpour S; Dabash R; Toedtli FK; Wilkins R; Läser L; Titulaer P; Nyamato E; Dakouo ML; Awadallah A; Shrestha R; Morales M; Rehnström Loi U pubmed id: 37747711The COVID-19 pandemic affected access to abortion care, so different places like Bolivia, Mali, Nepal, and the Palestinian territory changed how they provided services. They used new methods like digital tools, home visits, and better health worker use to keep helping people. These changes might help improve care even after the pandemic.
The impact of social connections and discrimination to HIV risk among Asian gay and bisexual men in Australia.
Chan C; Mao L; Bavinton BR; Holt M; Prankumar SK; Dong K; Wark T; Chen T; Wijaya HY; Wong HTH pubmed id: 37743096Asian gay and bisexual men in Australia have a higher risk of getting HIV. Being friends with other men like them can help them get tested and take medicine to prevent HIV. Some Asian men might not connect with others, which could raise their risk.
Yarning as a method for building sexual wellbeing among urban Aboriginal young people in Australia.
Bryant J; Bolt R; Martin K; Beadman M; Doyle M; Treloar C; Bell S; Murphy D; Newman C; Browne A; Aggleton P; Beetson K; Brooks M; Wilms J; Leece B; Stanbury L; Botfield J; Davis B; Graham S pubmed id: 37740584The paper talks about how Aboriginal young people in Australia talk and communicate to stay healthy and safe in their relationships. They use talking to give advice, choose safe partners, agree on consent, and get out of bad relationships. They also use self-talk to feel good about themselves and their culture.
Safety of Longer-Term Doxycycline Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection Chemoprophylaxis.
Chan PA; Le Brazidec DL; Becasen JS; Martin H; Kapadia J; Reno H; Bachmann L; Barbee LA pubmed id: 37732844The number of infections like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia has gone up a lot in the last 10 years in the U.S. This study looks at how safe it is to use a medicine called doxycycline for a longer time to help prevent these infections.
Changes in Oral and Anal Sex With Opposite-Sex Partners Among Sexually Active Females and Males Aged 15 to 44 Years in the United States: National Survey of Family Growth, 2011-2019.
Katz DA; Copen CE; Haderxhanaj LT; Hogben M; Goodreau SM; Spicknall IH; Hamilton DT pubmed id: 37732840This study looks at how often people have oral and anal sex with different-sex partners and if they use condoms. It also tries to understand how these behaviors have changed over the past ten years when some infections went up and others went down.
Chlamydia trachomatis -Specific Antibody Responses in Women in Cameroon With Secondary Infertility.
D'Amico M; Mbah JCE; Gupta K; Dionne JA; Akoachere JF; Nguedia JCA; Van Der Pol B; Geisler WM pubmed id: 37732834Researchers studied women in Cameroon to see if chlamydia affects their ability to have more children. They found that many women had chlamydia, but having it didn't seem to change whether they could become pregnant again.
Factor Analysis With Unusual Sexual Interests: A Replication Study in a Representative Population Sample.
Schippers EE; Smid W; Hoogsteder L; de Vogel V pubmed id: 37729612Researchers studied if unusual sexual interests found earlier were the same in a different group of people. They found four general types of interests, like extreme activities and light or heavy BDSM. People in the new group were more careful and less involved in these activities than the first group.
Fertility preservation and protection: young women's decision-making about contraceptive use in Zimbabwe.
Mavodza CV; Mackworth-Young CRS; Nyamwanza R; Nzombe P; Dauya E; Dziva Chikwari C; Tembo M; Ferrand RA; Bernays S pubmed id: 37729466The study looked at why young women in Zimbabwe weren't using family planning methods much. Even though free long-acting contraception was available, many women still chose short-term methods due to social norms. Better information and understanding of local beliefs are needed to help more women use family planning options.
Evaluating a youth-designed sexual and reproductive health mass and social media campaign in Côte d'Ivoire: triangulation of three independent evaluations.
Silva M; Loll D; Ezouatchi R; Kassegne S; Nagbe RY; Babogou L; Moussa F; Werwie TR; Portillo E; Adou D; Vondrasek C; Rajan R; Dougherty L pubmed id: 37728549Merci Mon Héros is a campaign developed by young people to help improve health outcomes for youth in nine countries. Researchers studied its impact in Côte d'Ivoire by looking at social media, doing surveys, and holding group discussions. They found that the campaign helped people talk more about family planning and changed how youth and adults communicate about these topics.