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Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a safe and effective medication for preventing HIV acquisition. We examined Australian general practitioners' (GP) knowledge of PrEP efficacy, characteristics associated with ever prescribing PrEP and barriers to prescribing. Methods We conducted an online cross-sectional survey of GPs working in Australia between April and October 2022. We performed univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify factors associated with: (1) the belief that PrEP was at least 80% efficacious; and (2) ever prescribed PrEP. We asked participants to rate the extent to which barriers affected their prescribing of PrEP. Results A total of 407 participants with a median age of 38years (interquartile range 33-44) were included in the study. Half of the participants (50%, 205/407) identified how to correctly take PrEP, 63% (258/407) had ever prescribed PrEP and 45% (184/407) felt confident with prescribing PrEP. Ever prescribing PrEP was associated with younger age (AOR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.94-0.99), extra training in sexual health (AOR 2.57, 95% CI: 1.54-4.29) and being a S100 Prescriber (OR 2.95, 95% CI: 1.47-5.90). The main barriers to prescribing PrEP included: 'Difficulty identifying clients who require PrEP/relying on clients to ask for PrEP' (76%, 310/407), 'Lack of knowledge about PrEP' (70%, 286/407) and 'Lack of time' (69%, 281/407). Conclusion Less than half of our GP respondents were confident in prescribing PrEP, and most had difficulty identifying who would require PrEP. Specific training on PrEP, which focuses on PrEP knowledge, identifying suitable clients and making it time efficient, is recommended, with GPs being remunerated for their time.

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Prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention: a cross-sectional survey of general practitioners in Australia.

Author(s):
Wu J; Fairley CK; Grace D; Bavinton BR; Fraser D; Chan C; Chow EPF; Ong JJ

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Researchers looked at Australian doctors' knowledge about a medicine called PrEP that helps prevent HIV. They found many doctors weren't confident in using it and had trouble knowing who should take it. Training and support could help doctors use PrEP better.

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pubmed id: 39531373 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use has been attributed to heightened rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), ostensibly due to increased condomless anal sex (CAS) and greater frequency of STI testing. Few qualitative studies have assessed how gay, bisexual and queer men (GBQM) who use PrEP perceive STIs and how these attitudes have evolved post-PrEP uptake. We investigated the perspectives of current and former PrEP users on STIs. Methods Annual, in-depth longitudinal interviews were conducted with 38 current and former PrEP users in Ontario (n =18) and British Columbia (n =20), Canada, as part of a mixed-methods implementation science study (2020-2022). Over 3years, 109 interviews were conducted. Data analysis included reflexive thematic coding and longitudinal recurrent cross-sectional analysis using NVivo 12. Results Four STI-related themes emerged: (1) lack of STI-related concerns due to treatment and prevention optimism, (2) stigma-related concerns, (3) perceived risk among other PrEP users due to increased CAS, and (4) inconsistent testing concerns among non-PrEP users. Over time, some STI-related anxieties decreased with increased knowledge and reduced stigma. However, concerns persisted for other participants due to perceived risky sexual behaviours among other PrEP users and non-PrEP users. Both current and former PrEP users who expressed STI-related apprehensions consistently indicated adopting risk-reduction strategies, including condom use and having fewer sexual partners throughout the study. Conclusions Findings show how varied STI perceptions and experiences among current and former PrEP users shaped sexual decision-making over time. Providers, public health experts, and policymakers should develop a more comprehensive strategy to address STI concerns among GBQM.

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Perceptions, experiences and concerns with sexually transmitted infections among current and former PrEP users: a longitudinal qualitative study of gay, bisexual and queer men in Canada.

Author(s):
Daroya E; Wells A; Gaspar M; Sinno J; Hull M; Lachowsky NJ; Tan DHS; Grace D

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The study looked at how people who take PrEP, a medicine to prevent HIV, think about other illnesses you can get from sex. Some were less worried because they know these illnesses can be treated, but others were still concerned. Both groups tried to be careful by using condoms and having fewer partners.

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pubmed id: 39531372 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Understanding the psychological conflicts associated with pornography consumption can help professionals tailor their interventions to address the mental health risks faced by individuals struggling with issues related to their pornography use. The main objective of this research was to investigate how pornography consumers are perceived from a social representation theoretical perspective and to examine variations in these perceptions-or social representations-according to gender, relationship satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction. All participants (N = 875 Romanians) were in a romantic relationship at the time of participation. Our results indicated that the social representation of pornography consumers varied significantly depending on gender, sexual satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction. Also, our findings showed a potential psychological conflict in the long run, which can put individuals at risk for self-stigma, guilt, and subsequent mental health consequences. We discuss conclusions from both a theoretical and practical perspective, with a focus on the utility of our conclusions in the clinical practice context of psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health workers when dealing with issues related to pornography use.

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The Social Representations of Pornography Consumers Among Individuals in Romantic Relationships: Exploring the Roles of Gender, Relationship Satisfaction, and Sexual Satisfaction in a Romanian Sample.

Author(s):
Huțul TD; Huțul A; Holman AC

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The study looked at how people think about others who watch pornography and found that thoughts were different based on gender, how happy people were with their romantic relationships, and how happy they were with their sex life. The research showed that over time, these ideas could make people feel bad about themselves and have mental health problems. The results can help people like psychologists and therapists support those with issues related to pornography.

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pubmed id: 39516305 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Readers of Sexual and Reproductive Health Matter are no strangers to interrogating evidence in all its forms, assessing which claims it can support, and about challenges and uncertainties in international norms in the fields of sexual and reproductive rights and health. Questions of evidence, positionality and the role of testimony are particularly live in the context of sex work and human rights. As an exploration about good and bad practices in research and evidence, in this Commentary we highlight the errors, mistakes and wrongly shaped conclusions arising in the recent report by the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls about prostitution law, sex worker health and rights, and the status of international human rights law on sex work and trafficking. We do this not only to reinforce more accurate information about the status of human rights law, public health evidence and the needs of people of all genders in the sex sector, but also as an opportunity to remind us of the principles around evidence, transparency, and self-determination. We are conscious of the current vulnerability of global rights and health systems. Our Commentary seeks to contextualise our criticisms to this current moment of rights and health systems' fragility and multi-pronged attacks on the emancipatory potential of rights for persons in the sex sector as workers especially as they intersect with racist stereotypes. Practices of deploying evidence matter for rights advocacy: its legitimacy as well as its efficacy depend on good practices.

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The (mis)use of evidence in contested rights: commentary on the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls' report on "prostitution and violence".

Author(s):
Fried ST; Miller AM; Mallik R; Radačić I; Restrepo-Saldarriaga E

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The paper talks about problems with a recent UN report on sex work and human rights. It wants to correct mistakes and remind people about using the right facts, being fair, and respecting people's rights. The authors also mention how important it is to keep good practices in using evidence to support human rights.

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pubmed id: 39513331 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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With drastic changes to abortion policy, the months following the leak and subsequent decision in 2022 were a uniquely uncertain and difficult time for abortion access in the United States. To understand experiences of challenges to abortion access during that time, we used a hybrid inductive and deductive thematic coding approach to analyse descriptions of barriers and their impacts shared in an abortion subreddit (r/abortion). A simple random sample of 10% of posts was obtained from those shared from 02 May 2022 through 23 December 2022; comments were purposively sampled during the coding process. In this sample of submissions ( = 523 posts, 88 comments), people described structural barriers identified in past research, including state abortion bans and gestational limits, high costs, limited appointment availability, and long travel required. Posters also commonly described known social barriers, including limited social support and abortion stigma. Several impactful barriers not well-described in past research emerged inductively, including wait time for receiving mail-ordered abortion medication, low credibility of online ordering platforms, and concerns about legal risks of accessing abortion or related medical care. The most common consequences of experiencing barriers were adverse mental health outcomes, delayed access to care, and being compelled to self-manage their abortion because of access barriers. This analysis provides timely insights into the experiences and impacts of abortion access barriers in a group of people with a range of engagement with clinical abortion care, lived experiences, and points in their abortion processes, with public health implications for mental health and abortion access.

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Abortion access barriers shared in "r/abortion" after : a qualitative analysis of a Reddit community post- decision leak in 2022.

Author(s):
Pleasants E; Weidert K; Parham L; Anderson E; Dolgins E; Cheshire C; Marshall C; Prata N; Upadhyay U

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In 2022, getting an abortion in the United States became really hard after some big rule changes. People talked online about having trouble because of things like state rules, high costs, and long travel. These problems made many people feel stressed and delayed getting the help they needed.

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pubmed id: 39513330 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Federal abortion protection reversals have increased the importance of understanding and addressing regional disparities in clinical abortion training. We surveyed Medical Students for Choice leaders in July 2022 about abortion training and analyzed results by state abortion laws. Of 100 survey respondents, 50 % reported institutional access to abortion training (17.5 % in restrictive states; 71.2 % in permissive states; χ = 25.9, p < 0.00001) and 46 % indicated that they or a peer had attended a visiting student elective (VSE) covering abortion care (47.5 % in restricted states; 51.9 % in permissive states). Availability of clinical abortion training varies geographically by state abortion laws. VSEs may be underutilized.

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Medical student perceptions of clinical abortion training opportunities across the United States.

Author(s):
Meurer T; Cowley ES; Jacques L

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The research studied how medical students learn about abortion in different states, especially after changes in laws protecting abortion. They found that students have different chances to learn about abortion depending on their state's laws, with less opportunity in places with stricter laws.

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pubmed id: 39509917 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The assessment of advantages and drawbacks associated with varying birthing positions has predominantly centered around medical or technical considerations and few studies have accounted for a woman's ability to attune to her bodily instincts during labor and birth. The objective of this study was to define the concept of dynamic birth positions and its significance within the birthing process.

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The understanding of dynamic birth positions for women in labor and childbirth - A hybrid concept analysis.

Author(s):
Lindgren H; Erlandsson K; Berta M; Yimer O; Blomgren J; Lundberg C; Dilnesa T; Wells M; Hailemeskel S

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The study looks at different ways a woman can give birth and how important it is for her to follow what feels right for her body during labor. It aims to explain what "dynamic birth positions" means and why it is important during birth.

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pubmed id: 39509916 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Thirty-two forensic persons who have committed sexual offenses against children (FP-SOC), 26 non-forensic persons of whom most have committed sexual offenses against children (NFP-SOC), 14 forensic persons who have not committed sexual offenses against children but have committed other offenses (FP-NSOC), and 53 non-forensic persons who have not committed sexual offenses against children (NFP-NSOC) were instructed to solve a cognitive task, while sexual distractors were presented simultaneously. Behavioral performance and eye movements were measured. FP-SOC and NFP-SOC exhibit same age preference patterns for children and adults, but both groups differ significantly with respect to sexual attentional control. Moderate discrimination accuracy and moderate effect sizes resulted for sexual interest, and good discrimination accuracy and large effect sizes were found for attentional control. Good attentional control in the NFP-SOC, probably reflecting superior sexual self-control and self-regulation abilities, might contribute to a better recognition and control of environmental factors in sexual risk situations, preventing them from being detected and convicted. Otherwise, strong cognitive distortions might serve for them as offense justification. We conclude that those non-forensic persons with sexual offense histories against children (NFP-SOC) with sexual interest in children, good attentional self-control and strong cognitive distortions represent a problematic group which should receive more attention regarding further research but also therapy. Future studies should include more suitable and larger control groups, appropriate instruments to measure independent variables, and investigate whether different classifications of pedophilic interest would be better suited to describe the eye movement patterns of our study participants.

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Similar Age Preference but Different Attentional Control in Mandatory Hospitalized Individuals who Have Committed Sexual Offenses Against Children and Non-hospitalized Individuals With Self-Reported Sexual Interest in Children.

Author(s):
Jordan K; Müller I; Fromberger P; Dobrunz U; Franz U; Müller JL

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This study looked at people with different backgrounds to see how they focus while doing a task with distractions. Some people who had committed crimes with children showed similar interests as those who did not, but their ability to control attention was different. The researchers think that better attention control might help some people not get into trouble, and they believe that more studies and treatments are needed for those with a history of such offenses.

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pubmed id: 39508505 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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A significant proportion of trans women is demanding for a genital gender-affirming surgery, with vulvo-vaginoplasty being the most frequently requested procedure. The gold standard for primary vaginoplasty in trans women is the penile skin inversion technique with scrotal skin graft, which allows for increased depth of the vaginal cavity.

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Penile inversion vulvo-vaginoplasty with scrotal graft for trans women: surgical technique and results of initial experience.

Author(s):
Sabbagh P; Richard C; Bourillon A; Cornu JN; Lebret T; Morel-Journel N; Peyronnet B; Schirmann A; Freton L; Madec FX

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Many trans women want surgery to change their genitalia, and a common surgery they ask for is called vulvo-vaginoplasty. The best method for this surgery uses the skin from their penis and scrotum to create a deeper vaginal cavity.

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pubmed id: 39506912 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Scholars have recently emphasized the importance of siblings in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. However, most of this literature assumed that these siblings are heterosexual and cisgender. This study considers how LGBTQ siblings may impact the experiences of LGBTQ youth, particularly as the youth navigates cisnormativity and heteronormativity within the family. We analyzed interviews with 26 LGBTQ youth who have LGBTQ siblings from the Family, Housing, and Me (FHAM) project. We find that LGBTQ siblings offer positive social support to LGBTQ youth, particularly for transgender and nonbinary youth who have transgender or nonbinary siblings. For most of the youth, having mutual disclosure of their gender/sexual identity with the siblings strengthened their relationship and built sibling solidarity. LGBTQ siblings were a consistent source of LGBTQ identity support and often shared the burden of confronting cisnormativity in family life. This work has implications for understanding the social support available for LGBTQ youth.

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When Your Sibling is Trans Too: How LGBTQ Siblings Help LGBTQ Youth Navigate Cisnormativity and Heteronormativity in the Family.

Author(s):
McCandless-Chapman O; Alexander K; Stone AL; Willcockson K; Moos R; Robinson BA

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This study looked at how LGBTQ siblings help and support each other, especially when facing challenges at home. They found that having LGBTQ siblings made it easier for young people to share their identities and feel supported. Overall, these siblings play an important role in helping each other navigate family life.

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pubmed id: 39503576 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study examined the association between self-identification as a sex worker (SW) and perceived access to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic HIV prevention methods among MSM in France, Russia, and Türkiye amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, 17,250 MSM recruited through a geosocial networking smartphone application completed the COVID-19 disparities survey, which was administered between October and November 2020. Approximately 38% of survey respondents were identified as living in France (n = 1269), Russia (n = 3882), and Türkiye (n = 3141) at the time of survey completion. Given the diverse sociodemographic factors and attitudes toward both MSM behavior and commercial sex work in these countries, we conducted a secondary analysis of survey data exploring the relationship between SW status and perceived access to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic HIV prevention methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among respondents in Russia and France, MSM SW status was associated with a reduction in perceived access to condoms/lubricants (p = .001 in Russia, p < .001 in France). MSM SW in France were less likely to report never using PrEP as compared to non-SW peers (RR = 0.40, p = .005). Our findings highlight the disparities in access to HIV prevention for MSM SW living in these three countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on our findings, COVID-19 may have exacerbated pre-existing inequities in HIV prevention among populations experiencing intersecting stigmas.

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Perceived Access to HIV Prevention Services Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and MSM Sex Workers in France, Russia, and Türkiye.

Author(s):
Jackson KJ; Sullivan T; Howell S; Garner A; Santos GM

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The study looked at how sex workers and others tried to prevent HIV during COVID-19 in France, Russia, and Türkiye. It found that sex workers had a harder time getting HIV prevention tools like condoms in Russia and France. This shows that COVID-19 made it even harder for some people to protect themselves from HIV.

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pubmed id: 39500804 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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To gather views of healthcare professionals on the regulation and provision of abortion in Britain.

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Attitudes towards the regulation and provision of abortion among healthcare professionals in Britain: cross-sectional survey data from the SACHA Study.

Author(s):
Wellings K; Scott RH; Sheldon S; McCarthy O; Palmer MJ; Shawe J; Meiksin R; Lewandowska M; Cameron ST; Reiter J; French RS

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The research wants to find out what healthcare workers think about abortion rules in Britain. They interviewed these workers to understand their opinions on how abortions are provided and managed.

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pubmed id: 39500558 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Over the past two decades, congenital syphilis cases have risen 11-fold in the United States. While disparities across geography, race, and ethnicity exist, lack of timely screening or treatment is identified in 88% of cases nationally. Congenital syphilis is a public health and medical problem rooted in systematic and societal structural determinants of health and healthcare limitations. Early syphilis in pregnancy leads to congenital syphilis if untreated in 50 - 70% of cases, with risk for fetal demise, and among survivors, congenital anomalies, organ damage, and central nervous system disease. Prevention of congenital syphilis lies in early detection and treatment in pregnant persons. In this narrative review, we describe the evolving epidemiology of syphilis and congenital syphilis, highlighting unique aspects among women. We explore the role of novel screening and treatment strategies, public health policy, and medical considerations in terms of congenital syphilis prevention. Readers of this review will understand CS as a complex public health and medical disease that can be prevented through innovative and coordinated strategies in public health policy, expanded screening and research opportunities.

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A Narrative Review of Congenital Syphilis in the United States: Innovative Perspectives on a Complex Public Health and Medical Disease.

Author(s):
Lehman A; Olson N; Foster J; Contag S

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Congenital syphilis cases have been going up a lot in the U.S., mainly because many people don't get checked or treated in time. If it’s not treated early in pregnancy, it can cause big problems for the baby. The best way to stop it is by finding and treating it early in pregnant people, and researchers are looking at better ways to do this.

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pubmed id: 39499581 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Male sexual functioning is a prerequisite for conception and consequently for reproduction and is thus a crucial mechanism from an evolutionary and social perspective. Previous studies reported better sexual functioning in coupled compared to single individuals. However, it is not clear whether sexual functioning increases or decreases with a short-term casual sexual strategy, which is another possibility, along with a long-term strategy. Furthermore, sexual orientation may represent yet another mating strategy that may influence sexual functioning. Here, we aimed to test the possible associations between male sexual functioning and sexual strategies, as measured through sociosexuality, relationship status, and sexual orientation. We hypothesize that due to its relationship with the evolved motivation of mate acquisition and mate retention, both stable relationships and sociosexuality would be positively associated with male sexual functioning. We did not expect significant differences in sexual functioning among men with different sexual orientations. We sampled 427 healthy men of different sexual orientations (203 heterosexuals, 77 bisexuals, and 147 gay men) who completed the Male Sexual Function Index (MSFI) and its subscales of desire, arousal, erection, orgasm, and satisfaction; the Sociosexual Orientation Inventory-Revised; and sociodemographic questions. A multivariate general linear model showed that, compared to single individuals, partnered individuals reported greater MSFI-arousal, MSFI-erection, MSFI-orgasm, and MSFI-satisfaction. Sociosexuality and sexual orientation only weakly predicted MSFI domains. Male sexual functioning thus seems to be moderately associated with a long-term mating strategy and can thus serve for relationship maintenance rather than for acquiring new partners.

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Relationship Status Rather than Sociosexuality or Sexual Orientation Predicts Male Sexual Functioning.

Author(s):
de Souza MLRS; Silva AJ; Valentova JV; Silva Júnior MD

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The study looked at how being in a relationship or having different sexual strategies affects how men function sexually. It found that men in relationships generally have better sexual experiences than those who are single. The type of sexual orientation didn't make a big difference in men's sexual functioning.

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pubmed id: 39496898 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The aim of this review was to investigate the mental and physical health outcomes of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals. This study addressed an existing gap in research concerning IPV outcomes among SGM populations. A systematic review was conducted through PubMed, APA PsycInfo, APA PsycNet, and manual searches on Google Scholar using specific keywords. Inclusion criteria included peer-reviewed publications and quantitative studies specifically assessing the impacts of IPV among SGM individuals. A total of 35 studies meeting these criteria were included in the review. Our review showed significant associations between IPV victimization and adverse mental and physical health outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and attempts, substance use, and risky sexual behaviors among SGM individuals. IPV victimization poses mental and physical health risks for SGM populations. Our findings highlight the need for comprehensive, tailored intervention and prevention efforts that consider the diverse needs of individuals with multiple minoritized identities in the context of IPV victimization.

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The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Mental and Physical Health of Sexual and Gender Minorities: A Comprehensive Review of Quantitative Research.

Author(s):
Rodrigues M; Neaman A; Ditzer J; Talmon A

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The research paper reviews studies about how being hurt by a partner affects the health of people in sexual and gender minority groups. It found that these people often have mental and physical health problems like stress, depression, and anxiety. The paper says there should be special help and programs to protect and support them.

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pubmed id: 39496897 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study investigates the challenges faced by LGBT Myanmar migrants in Thailand, including discrimination and abuse due to their gender identity or sexual orientation, and their coping strategies. Through qualitative interviews with 20 self-identified LGBT Myanmar migrants aged over 18 years who experienced discrimination or abuse in Thailand, the findings underscore the presence of a segment within the Myanmar LGBT migrant community in Thailand subject to discrimination and violence across diverse settings, including workplaces, public areas, and even within their homes. Additionally, the research identified healthy coping strategies like self-soothing thoughts, relaxation activities, and seeking support, contrasted with unhealthy coping strategies such as negative self-talk, rumination, and suppressing one's identity, leading to harmful behaviors and even suicidality. The experiences of severe discrimination and violence among LGBT migrants help this study advocate for policy interventions, such as extending the coverage of the Gender Equality Act to encompass LGBT migrants and implementing mental health support services as a form of secondary prevention. Given the significant contribution of LGBT migrants to various sectors of Thailand's workforce, these measures are essential. However, the existing legislation concerning gender equality in Thailand inadequately addresses the specific concerns of this demographic group.

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LGBT Myanmar Migrants in Thailand: Unveiling Diverse Forms of Abuse, Healthy and Unhealthy Coping Strategies.

Author(s):
Hlaing KH; Hoang Dang TN; Tangchonlatip K

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This study looks at the problems faced by LGBT Myanmar migrants in Thailand, such as being treated unfairly or abused because of who they are. It talks about how these people try to cope in both helpful and harmful ways. The study suggests better policies and support to help them because they are important workers in Thailand.

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pubmed id: 39495198 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Young adulthood is a critical development period when mental health problems such as anxiety and depression become more prevalent. Likewise, there is evidence to suggest that depression and anxiety may lead to increased pornography usage. We examined the association of depression and anxiety symptoms with pornography viewing frequency among a prospective cohort of young adults (n = 1864) from California. Multinomial logistic regression models estimated the association of depression symptoms only, anxiety symptoms only, and comorbid depression and anxiety with pornography viewing frequency (never, < 3 times/month, one to several times/week, one to several times/day) at a 6-month follow-up. Models adjusted for gender, sexual orientation, sexual satisfaction, and adverse childhood experiences. Participants with comorbid depression and anxiety (vs. no depression or anxiety symptoms) had 2.72 (95% CI: 1.66-4.46) times the odds of frequent pornography viewing (one to several times/day) compared to never watching pornography. There was an association of depression symptoms only with frequent pornography viewing but it did not reach statistical significance (OR: 1.95, 95% CI: 0.78-4.89). Anxiety symptoms alone (vs. no depression and anxiety symptoms) were not associated with pornography viewing at any frequency in the full sample. However, in gender-stratified models, anxiety symptoms alone were associated with pornography viewing among women (OR: 1.44. 95% CI: 1.00-2.07), but not men (1.12, 95% CI: 0.65-1.96). Findings suggest comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms are associated with frequent pornography viewing among young adults, and anxiety symptoms alone are associated with pornography viewing among women, but not men.

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Prospective Association of Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety with Pornography Viewing Frequency Among Young Adults.

Author(s):
Singareddy C; Shrestha S; Zheng A; Harlow BL; Barrington-Trimis JL; Harlow AF

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Young adults with both depression and anxiety are more likely to watch pornography often. For women, anxiety alone can also be linked to watching pornography, but this isn't the case for men.

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pubmed id: 39485607 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study constitutes one of the first investigations aiming to examine the association between traumatic experiences within religious settings and symptoms of post-traumatic stress among religious lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. Furthermore, the study tested whether the anticipated positive link between those traumatic experiences and post-traumtic stress is influenced by a positive perception of God's image. The sample consisted of 146 Israeli Jewish lesbians, gays, and bisexuals who professed a belief in God or demonstrated religious inclinations either presently or in the past. They completed self-report measures via an online questionnaire, assessing traumatic experiences within religious settings, post-traumtic stress symptoms, and positive perceptions of God's image. The findings revealed a significant and robust positive connection between traumatic experiences within religious settings and post-traumtic stress. A positive perception of God's image exhibited a negative correlation with post-traumtic stress but did not moderate the relationship traumatic experiences within religious settings and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. These findings highlight the significance of traumatic experiences within religious settings as a distinct potential risk factor of post-traumtic stress among lesbians, gays, and bisexuals and underscore the necessity of enhancing awareness among mental health professionals, religious leaders, and legal entities regarding the detrimental effects of those expereinces.

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On the Links Between Exposure to Traumatic Events in Religious Contexts, Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms, and a Positive Perception of God's Image Among Jewish Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals in Israel.

Author(s):
Shai O; Abu-Raiya H

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The study looked at how bad experiences in religious places affect stress in religious lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. It found that these bad experiences are strongly linked to stress, but having a good view of God didn't reduce the stress caused by these experiences. This shows the need for more awareness about how harmful these experiences can be.

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pubmed id: 39480178 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Although numerous individual factors influencing dream content have been explored, research on the link between sexual orientation and dreaming remains limited. This study examined this relationship among 119 German-speaking men (mean age = 31.97 years), including 55 homosexual and 64 heterosexual participants. Participants completed a questionnaire on their waking life sexuality and dreams and provided two dream reports. Homosexual men reported more sexual partners in waking life and lower satisfaction with their sexual orientation compared to heterosexual men. No significant differences were found in dream recall frequency, emotional tone, nightmare frequency, or distress, though homosexual men reported more sexual dreams. Dream reports showed no significant differences in sexual interactions or the number of sexual partners between groups, but homosexual men's dreams featured a higher ratio of male to female characters and more romantic relationships with men. These findings partially align with the continuity hypothesis, suggesting that the dream content of homosexual men reflects their social interactions and romantic preferences. Overall, the study suggests that homosexual and heterosexual men share a similar dream pattern. The implications of these findings highlight the importance of considering sexual orientation in dream research to better understand the intersection of sexuality and unconscious processes.

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Gay Dreams: Exploring the Relationship Between Sexual Orientation and Dream Content in Men.

Author(s):
Dietze J; Schredl M; Gisch U

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This study looked at how being gay or straight affects dreams in 119 men. Gay men reported more sexual dreams and dreamed more about men, while straight men did not show as much difference. Both groups had similar dream patterns overall.

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pubmed id: 39480170 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Women are at a higher risk of sexual assault, partly due to societal sexism. This scoping review addresses the question: What is known about the psychosocial consequences of sexual assault on women? To understand these impacts, various studies were reviewed. Searches were conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PsycArticles, and PsycINFO between April and May 2022. The methodology followed Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) framework. PRISMA guidelines were used for screening and the Scoping Reviews Checklist was employed to ensure the quality of the review process. As a result, 1744 studies were identified, and 21 were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, with publication years ranging from 1997 to 2021. The total sample of women analyzed across these studies was 20,071 (M = 955.76; σ = 2236.53). These 21 studies examined the psychosocial consequences of sexual assault on women's lives. The primary psychosocial outcomes identified were depressive symptoms (n = 13), anxiety symptoms (n = 11), post-traumatic stress disorder (n = 11), alcohol dependence (n = 6), and sleep disorders (n = 3). In conclusion, this review enhances our understanding of the effects of sexual assault on women and identifies areas for future research to further understand and address this phenomenon. This work can ultimately guide efforts to improve the well-being of survivors.

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Title:
Psychosocial Consequences of Sexual Assault on Women: A Scoping Review.

Author(s):
Serrano-Rodríguez E; Luque-Ribelles V; Hervías-Parejo V

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This study looked at how sexual assault affects women’s mental health and found that it often leads to depression, anxiety, PTSD, alcohol problems, and trouble sleeping. Researchers want to learn more to help make things better for people who have gone through these experiences.

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pubmed id: 39477846 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Indiana consistently ranks among the states with the highest maternal and infant mortality in the United States, particularly affecting Black and Latine communities, endangering their right to safe and respectful maternal care. Providers working with these communities are crucial in identifying challenges faced by their clients, and to inform programs and policies. We interviewed 32 clinical and community-based providers from February to April 2021 to understand their perspectives on the challenges faced by their Black and Latine clients. Participants were identified through online sources and referrals. Interviews, conducted over online video, were recorded, transcribed, and analysed following a six-step thematic approach. Six areas of challenges emerged: non-medical infrastructure and policy problems, effects of systemic racism and bias, insecurity of the Latine community, dissatisfaction with maternal care delivery, issues in navigating maternal healthcare, and limitations to holistic models of care. The results demonstrate the interconnected structural, organisational, and interpersonal nature of the challenges. Though challenges were described at structural and organisational levels, the focus of state maternal care programs is largely at personal and interpersonal levels. Obstetric racism, citizenship restrictions, shortage of Black and Latine providers, and transportation issues are complex problems, requiring multilevel interventions and policies to ensure Black and Latine women can exercise their right to safe and respectful maternal care. A rights-based approach centring the needs of Black, Latine and other minoritised communities should be implemented to make effective changes with an equity focus.

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Provider perspectives on maternal care challenges for Black and Latine women in Indiana: a qualitative interview study.

Author(s):
Guerra-Reyes L; Márquez-Lameda RD; Wasata R; Byrne O

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Researchers looked at why Indiana has high mother and baby deaths, especially affecting Black and Latine people. They found six big problems that make it hard for these communities to get good care, like unfair treatment and not enough help. They say new rules and more support could help fix these issues.

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pubmed id: 39474791 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, pose a significant public health challenge. The advent of social media platforms has revolutionized health information dissemination, with YouTube and TikTok emerging as prominent sources. However, concerns persist regarding the reliability of syphilis-related content on these platforms. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and accuracy of syphilis-related content on TikTok and YouTube, using established tools such as DISCERN, Accuracy in Digital-health Instrument (ANDI), and Global Quality Scale (GQS).

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Assessing the Quality and Accuracy of Syphilis-Related Content on TikTok and YouTube: A Comprehensive Analysis.

Author(s):
Alkhodair R; Alfawzan A; Alharthi SA; AlOmair A; Alqerafi A; Alfaleh A

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The study looked at how good and accurate TikTok and YouTube videos are when they talk about syphilis, which is a disease you can get from someone else. Researchers used different tools to measure the quality of the information in these videos.

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pubmed id: 39470063 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The gay affirmative practice (GAP) scale is an effective tool for evaluating the beliefs and behaviors of health care professionals toward gay and lesbian clients.

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Translating and validating the gay affirmative practice scale for nurses in mainland China.

Author(s):
Zhang H; Chen L; Fei W; Chen S; Daihong JI

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The GAP scale helps check what doctors and nurses think and do when they work with gay and lesbian people.

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pubmed id: 39469532 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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The etonogestrel (ENG) subdermal implant is considered a well-tolerated and effective contraception option to avoid unintended pregnancies. However, it is unclear whether being affected by overweight or obesity diminishes the effectiveness of the implant.

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Effectiveness of the etonogestrel subdermal implant in users with overweight and obesity: a systematic literature review.

Author(s):
Goto D; Grunden JW; Klinghardt M; Patel VP; von Stockum S; Barnett C; Bitzer J

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The ENG implant is a good birth control method to stop accidental pregnancies. But scientists aren't sure if it's as effective for people who are overweight or obese.

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pubmed id: 39461741 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Since menstrual health and menstrual inequity are determined by social power structures, this study proposes to analyse, from an intersectional perspective, the experiences of menstrual inequity of women and people who menstruate (PWM) (18 years) under circumstances of socioeconomic vulnerability in an urban and rural setting in Catalonia (Spain), focusing on menstrual poverty, menstrual management and access to health care for menstrual health. An exploratory and interpretative qualitative study was conducted. Venue-based convenience sampling was carried out, recruiting women from a non-governmental organisation and a primary health care centre. Eighteen individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2022 and February 2023. Data were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis. Analysis revealed that menstrual care was generally a distant preoccupation that revolved around circumstances of socioeconomic vulnerability, housing, and productive/reproductive work. Menstrual poverty, menstrual management and menstrual self-care challenges, barriers to accessing health care for menstrual health, and menstrual taboo, stigma and discrimination were commonplace and deepened by socioeconomic vulnerability. In this way, women's menstrual experiences were rooted in intersecting axes of inequity, based on gender, race and class. Intersectional and critical participatory research, policy and practice are imperative to develop counter mechanisms that confront systems of privilege-oppression to modulate menstrual experience, health and equity.

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An intersectional approach on menstrual inequity as lived by women in circumstances of socioeconomic vulnerability in an urban and rural setting in Spain: a qualitative study.

Author(s):
Pruneda Paz J; García-Egea A; Jacques-Aviñó C; Besoaín Cornejo AM; Medina-Perucha L

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This study looked at how different social factors affect women and people who have periods in Catalonia, Spain, especially those with less money. They found that many people had trouble with period problems due to lack of money, access to healthcare, and social stigma. The study suggests that more research and changes are needed to help make periods easier and fairer for everyone.

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pubmed id: 39450492 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Peyronie's disease (PD) is a fibroproliferative disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the penis resulting in pain, discomfort, and erectile dysfunction with management options including correctional surgery, penile external/internal devices, shock wave therapy (SWT), intralesional Verapamil (IV), and collagenase injections.

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A review of Peyronie's disease insurance coverage.

Author(s):
Hricz N; Schlidt K; Ha M; Er S; Stark K; Jung E; Liang F; Rasko YM

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Peyronie's disease makes the penis curve in a way that can hurt and cause problems during erections. There are different ways to treat it, like surgery, special devices, therapy with shock waves, and medication injections.

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pubmed id: 39450208 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Given its complexity, childbirth can elicit both positive and negative psychological reactions and, in some cases, women may experience symptoms of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD). Several risk factors for CB-PTSD have been identified previously, including history of mental health issues and childbirth related complications. The aim of our study was to explore the role of satisfaction with care in CB-PTSD symptoms.

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Birth satisfaction and symptoms of childbirth related PTSD among women in Iceland: A population-based study.

Author(s):
Swift EM; Guðmundsdóttir F; Einarsdóttir K; Sigurðardóttir VL

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Childbirth can be both happy and stressful, and some women might feel trauma afterwards. Problems during birth or past mental health issues can increase this risk. The study looked at how being happy with the care they got affects if women feel traumatized.

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pubmed id: 39447305 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Seasonal variation in birth rates is a ubiquitous property of human populations. Although the general birth rate is dependent on relatively few parameters-sexual behavior, zygote survival, and the number of ova released-the quantitative influence of the effects of each is difficult to estimate. Research has been directed more towards seasonal variation in physiology and less towards behavioral effects such as preferences for birthing in particular seasons. This may be because alongside seasonal variation in birth rate there is also seasonal variation in the multiple birth rate, which necessarily depends on the same physiological factors as the birth rate, suggestive of a link. Here we use a simulation that follows females through their reproductive lives, replicating the incidence of singleton and twin births that arise from single and double ovulations. We use the simulation to quantify the impact of seasonal variation in the physiological variables that affect birth rate. We can generate the seasonal variation in twinning rates observed in European populations, but this does not generate the magnitude of the observed seasonal variation in birth rate. Our simulation shows that, despite correlations between twinning rate and general birth rate, seasonal changes in sexual behavior are necessary to explain the magnitude of the seasonal variation in the general birth rate in humans.

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Title:
Seasonal Variation in Birth Rates: Physiology versus Family Planning.

Author(s):
Tomkins JL; Black R; Hazel WN

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Researchers studied why more babies are born in certain seasons. They found that changes in how people behave during different times of the year are important to understand why there are more or fewer births, even though things happening in the body are also involved.

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pubmed id: 39446270 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Women who suffer from an obstetric fistula endure more than just physical pain. Their ability or desire to bear children may also be affected due to physical damage to their reproductive organs. In addition, they may suffer from emotional trauma which is likely to affect their decision to have children. The aim of this study therefore was to explore in more detail the perspectives of obstetric fistula survivors about childbearing after treatment for their condition. This qualitative study was conducted at a non-governmental organisation in the Central Region of Malawi. Data was collected using in-depth interviews from 18 women who had suffered from an obstetric fistula. The study revealed that many women either had no further desire for children or were unable to bear children. Fear of dying and resulting pain from the fistula surgery deter women from wanting further pregnancies. However, there was still strong emphasis placed on childbearing, especially for the younger women who desired children as a means of maintaining their marriages. The risk of further pregnancies and mitigation strategies for reducing obstetric fistulas, should be fully communicated to women. Those who become infertile as a result of obstetric fistula may also require appropriate counselling.

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Childbearing after treatment for obstetric fistula: perspectives from survivors in Malawi.

Author(s):
Gondwe MS; Maharaj P; Sewpersad S

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The study looked at women in Malawi who had obstetric fistulas, which caused them pain and affected their ability to have children. Many women in the study didn't want to have more children or couldn't because of the condition and surgery pains. Still, younger women were under pressure to have kids to keep their marriages.

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pubmed id: 39446100 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study analyzes the economic impacts of Ohio's Senate Bill 23, which would ban abortion care after fetal cardiac activity is detected.

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Estimating the economic impact of restricting reproductive healthcare access in Ohio.

Author(s):
Speice T

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This study looks at the effects of Ohio's Senate Bill 23, a law that would stop abortions after a heartbeat is detected. It focuses on how this law might impact the economy.

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pubmed id: 39439039 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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While there is substantial research on what people want in their romantic and sexual partners, much of this work focuses on WEIRD, youthful samples, fails to consider the role of undesirable characteristics (i.e., things people do not want in partners) at all, or in conjunction with desirable characteristics (i.e., things people do want in partners), and may be overly reliant on psychometric approaches to pivotal variables in mating psychology like mate value and sociosexuality. In a nationally representative (online) sample of 2280 people from Czechia (aged between 18 and 50 years old), we examined linear and quadratic age, education, and self-perceived mate value (desirability) effects on the desired levels in mate choice of eight undesirable and seven desirable characteristics in men and women in relation to ostensible metrics of mate value. Self-perceived mate value alone explained little variance (men 1%, women 2%), while all mate value and mating strategy indicators together explained little variance of mate preferences and aversions (men 3%, women 5%). Desirable characteristics were better explained by mate value than undesirable ones. Our results are in line with evolutionary predictions suggesting that women are more demanding. Also, more qualities to offer correlate with more expectations in a partner.

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Observed Aspects of Mate Value and Sociosexuality Account for Mate Preferences: Data from a Large, Representative Study from Czechia.

Author(s):
Csajbók Z; Štěrbová Z; Jonason PK; Jelínková L; Binter J; Havlíček J

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Researchers studied what people like and don't like in romantic partners, using a sample of people from Czechia. They found that having more qualities to offer often means having higher expectations in a partner, especially for women. Desirable traits were better linked to mate value than undesirable traits.

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pubmed id: 39433715 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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A crisis in early pregnancy can be due to an unplanned pregnancy or a suspected abnormality. Pregnant people have the right to unbiased and comprehensive advice of all options from healthcare providers. Using story completion models (SCM), the aim of this qualitative study was to explore the attitudes of medical students and doctors in training towards crisis pregnancy, specifically two scenarios: early unplanned pregnancy and fatal fetal abnormality (anencephaly). Participants were invited from medical students attending University College Dublin (UCD) and trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) from July to December 2022. SCM involves giving the consenting participant an introduction to a hypothetical situation that acts as the beginning of a story and asking them to complete it. Stories were compiled and analysed using thematic analysis. Research Ethics Committee approval was given by both UCD and the RCPI. The standards for reporting qualitative research guidelines were followed. Eight doctors in training and six medical students consented to participate in the study; all but two medical students completed both stories to the required word count, giving 25 stories for analysis. For both situations, stories described a variety of approaches, all of which were based on the person's, or couple's, wishes, from continuing in pregnancy to deciding to end the pregnancy. SCM allowed detailed analysis of potentially sensitive subjects such as pregnancy options. This study showed that participating medical students and doctors in training recognise that pregnant people have the right to all choices in crisis pregnancy.

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Approaches to a crisis in early pregnancy: an explorative qualitative study of medical students and doctors in training in Ireland, using a story completion model.

Author(s):
Higgins M; Cooley S; Hayes-Ryan D; Dempsey B

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The study looked at how medical students and doctors think about crisis pregnancies, like unplanned ones or when the baby might not survive. They used a method where participants finished stories about these situations, showing that the medical students and doctors believe people should have all choices.

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pubmed id: 39429030 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Background Despite advances in antiretroviral treatment and the message of undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U), there remain challenges related to stigma and quality of life for people living with HIV. This study aimed to understand the experiences of people recently diagnosed with HIV at a clinical service, to guide insights into how to improve care and support in the contemporary treatment era. Methods This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with individuals diagnosed with HIV between 2016 and 2021 at RPA Sexual Health service (a sexual health clinic in Sydney, Australia), or who were referred to the clinic directly after diagnosis. Participants were recruited through a short survey questionnaire between May 2022 and May 2023, and interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically. Results Fourteen participants were interviewed for the study, eight of whom were born outside of Australian or Aotearoa New Zealand. We found that diagnosis was still a shocking event requiring careful support; that there was ongoing stigma, shame, and reduced sexual confidence following diagnosis; and that beyond initial diagnosis, some people would benefit from ongoing support and education about key concepts regarding HIV treatment. Conclusion Our study suggests that HIV diagnosis remains disruptive, and sexual stigma is a key issue negatively impacting quality of life. Health providers can mitigate these issues by supporting the ongoing psychosocial needs of people with HIV in the early period of adjusting to HIV diagnosis, and referring to peer-based and other services. Initiating conversations about sex and dating and checking understandings of key health messages over time may promote improved care.

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Stigma, support, and messaging for people recently diagnosed with HIV: a qualitative study.

Author(s):
Healey LM; Markham SR; Templeton DJ; Rabie L; Smith AKJ

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The study looked at how people with HIV deal with their diagnosis and treatments. It found that even today, people feel shock and stigma, and need lots of support and education to feel better. The researchers believe that healthcare workers can help by talking more with patients and understanding their needs.

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pubmed id: 39418245 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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In 2017, nurse practitioners (NPs) became the first non-physician healthcare providers authorised to independently provide medication abortion (MA) in Canada. We aimed to report on demographic and clinical characteristics of NPs providing mifepristone/misoprostol MA in Canada and to identify context-specific barriers and enablers to NP provision of mifepristone/misoprostol MA in Canada among MA providers and non-providers.

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Nurse practitioner medication abortion providers in Canada: results from a national survey.

Author(s):
Stirling-Cameron E; Carson A; Abdulai AF; Martin-Misener R; Renner R; Ennis M; Norman WV

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Nurse practitioners in Canada could start giving medicine to help with abortions by themselves in 2017. The research looks at who these nurse practitioners are and what might help or stop them from giving this medicine.

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pubmed id: 39414352 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Engaging in both sexual and affectionate behaviors with a romantic partner is often beneficial for adults' sexual and relationship satisfaction and promotes relationship stability. However, prior research has primarily examined either adults' sexual or affectionate behaviors, and has yet to explore patterns of sexual and affectionate behaviors and their associations with sexual and relationship satisfaction. In the current paper, we used a person-centered approach and latent profile analysis to identify specific profiles of adults' physical behaviors in same-gender and mixed-gender relationships, and examined associations of these profiles with sexual and relationship satisfaction. Adults (N = 336, 85.4% LGBTQ+; 45% women, 30% men, 38.6% gender-diverse; M = 29.07 years) who were currently in a committed romantic partner relationship for at least six months completed online surveys. We found that a 3-profile solution best fit the data and identified the following profiles: Infrequent Physical Behaviors, Affection-focused Behaviors, and Comprehensive Physical Behaviors. Adults in the Infrequent Physical Behaviors profile were less sexually and relationally satisfied than adults in the other profiles. Adults in the Comprehensive Physical Behaviors profile were more sexually satisfied than the two other profiles. Further, profiles did not differ for mixed-gender compared to same-gender or gender-diverse couples. Our findings have implications for understanding the diversity in adults' physical behavior patterns, including how clinicians might better support adults' sexual and relationship satisfaction.

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Sexual and Affectionate Behaviors and Satisfaction for Adults in Romantic Relationships: A Latent Profile Analysis.

Author(s):
Clark AN; Lefkowitz ES

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The study looked at how different behaviors like hugging or kissing can make people happier in their relationships. Researchers found three groups: those who don't do these things much, those who focus on affection, and those who do a mix of both. The group that did a mix of both was the happiest.

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pubmed id: 39407071 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study draws from qualitative research conducted using a participatory action framework with 47 young adults who identified as people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, transgender, non-binary, or sex workers in Vietnam. The research objectives were to explore their experiences using mobile phones to access sexual and reproductive (SRH) health information and support and the impact of the digital turn in health on their autonomy, privacy and equality. The research was conducted through key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and digital ethnography. The project utilised a participatory action research framework. The research was led by the Vietnam Network of People Living with HIV within the frame of a three-country study, and the authors describe how the network used the findings to advance policy. The paper concludes by proposing participatory action research as a useful methodology for studying human rights and digital health governance.

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Sexual and reproductive health and digital human rights: a study with people living with HIV and key populations in Vietnam.

Author(s):
Sandset T; Pham T; Dong DD; Davis SLM

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The study talks about people in Vietnam using mobile phones to get health information. It looks at how this affects their independence, privacy, and fairness. The researchers suggest that working together with the people being studied can help improve health policies.

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pubmed id: 39402802 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Receptive vaginal penetration skills have been implicated in the etiology, explanatory models, and treatment of genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder (GPPPD). However, there are no psychometric skills measures designed to screen, assess, and stratify GPPPD.

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The Vaginal Penetration Skills Scale (VPSS): a paradigm shift in genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder screening, assessment, and stratification.

Author(s):
Maldonado M; Figueira GL; Nardi AE; Sardinha A

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The study talks about a problem called genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder, which causes pain during certain activities. They discuss the need for tools to help understand and treat this problem better.

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pubmed id: 39402729 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with emtricitabine/tenofovir to prevent HIV in individuals with hepatitis B virus (HBV) raises concerns about HBV reactivation when stopping event-driven PrEP or redundancy in HBV treatment for continuous PrEP (since tenofovir alone would be enough for HBV). Real-world data from PrEP services could provide useful epidemiological information on HBV prevalence in PrEP attendees in low-prevalence countries.

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Challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B virus screening in people attending PrEP services: a retrospective prevalence study.

Author(s):
Monti B; Rossotti R; D'Aloia F; Calzavara D; Corsico L; Cernuschi M; Puoti M; Bonfanti P; Soria A

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Some medicines used to prevent HIV might also affect people with another virus called hepatitis B. The research looks at how many people using these medicines also have hepatitis B, especially in places where not many people have it.

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pubmed id: 39401904 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study introduced the concept of inter-minority empathy, defined as empathy for the experiences of other minorities based on one's own experience as a minority, derived from interviews with LGBTQ+ allies. In addition, it developed the Inter-Minority Empathy Scale to measure this concept. The scale's reliability and validity were examined, and hypothesis testing was conducted. In Study 1, the Minority Perception Scale, measuring the degree of awareness of one's minority situation, and the Inter-Minority Empathy Scale were developed, and their reliability and validity were evaluated and confirmed with 60 graduate students. In Study 2, three hypotheses were formulated and tested using a survey of 150 Japanese undergraduate and graduate students. The affirmative minority experience and interest in other minorities were positively correlated, supporting Hypothesis 1. Furthermore, inter-minority empathy was positively correlated with the individual's number of minority statuses and with being a visible and easily recognizable minority, supporting Hypotheses 2 and 3, respectively. The lack of positive experiences as minorities did not affect these associations. This concept can be applied not only to LGBTQ+ people but also to other minorities. Developing this concept would allow minority groups to understand the dynamics of discrimination and oppression experienced by other groups.

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Title:
The Measurement of Inter-Minority Empathy.

Author(s):
Kasai M

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The study talks about how people who are part of one minority group, like LGBTQ+ folks, can understand and care about the struggles of other minorities. It created a way to measure this understanding, called the Inter-Minority Empathy Scale, and tested if it works well. The research found that people who have positive experiences as a minority or are more visible as a minority tend to show more understanding and care for other minorities.

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pubmed id: 39401219 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Statement of RetractionWe, the editor and publisher of , in agreement with the author, have retracted the following article:Grau, J. M. (2024). When Reparation Goes Beyond Punishment: Victims of LGBTQphobic Violence and Retributive and Restorative Justice in Spain. , 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2024.2414309Following publication, the author contacted the editor to make them aware of concerns regarding this article. It has been identified that a portion of its content was taken from an earlier, unpublished article without proper attribution to its authors, and that the data in the article was used without attribution to the owners of the data. As this is in violation of our publishing policies, the author, editor and publisher have agreed to retract the article to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.We have been informed in our decision-making by our policy on publishing ethics and integrity and the COPE guidelines on retractions.The retracted article will remain online to maintain the scholarly record, but it will be digitally watermarked on each page as 'Retracted.'

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: When Reparation Goes Beyond Punishment: Victims of LGBTQphobic Violence and Retributive and Restorative Justice in Spain.

Author(s):
Grau JM

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An article about victims of LGBTQphobic violence in Spain has been taken back. The author used parts and data from other work without saying where it came from. The article will still be online but marked as "Retracted."

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pubmed id: 39401211 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Religious teachings and beliefs often convey an understanding of sexuality that excludes and marginalizes sexually minoritised people. This PRISMA-compliant scoping review selected 29 peer-reviewed papers about the religious disaffiliation of sexually minoritised people for full-text analysis and synthesis. With the use of reflexive thematic and bibliometric analysis, the review found that current research highlights the complicated relationship between religious and LGBTQIA+ identities. This relationship often leads individuals to disaffiliate from their religions and, in turn, either reaffiliate with a different faith tradition, remain with the same but under different terms, or stay nonaffiliated indefinitely. Further research is needed to better understand the non-linear and intricate process of disaffiliation that occurs when there is tension between one's religious identity and sexuality, as well as the impact that these pressures have on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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Religious Disaffiliation and Sexually Minoritised Groups: A Scoping Review of the Literature.

Author(s):
Pentaris P; Freund-Williams L; Kapoor V

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Some religious teachings make LGBTQIA+ people feel left out. A study looked at 29 research papers to see how LGBTQIA+ people leave or change their religion because of this. The study found that this process is hard and can affect their mental health.

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pubmed id: 39401184 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This study aimed to assess the association between the quality of antenatal care (ANC) service utilisation and adverse birth outcomes among adolescent women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

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Association between quality of antenatal care service utilisation and adverse birth outcomes among adolescent women in 22 Sub-Saharan African countries. A mixed-effects multilevel analysis.

Author(s):
Tolossa T; Gold L; Lau EH; Dheresa M; Abimanyi-Ochom J

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The study looked at how the care young pregnant women get affects their babies' health in Sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers wanted to see if better care led to better birth outcomes.

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pubmed id: 39396398 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Sexual victimization of students endures-especially in secondary schools-and women's perpetration in this setting is increasingly recognized. Nonetheless, our understanding of this population and contemporary cases remains limited, and research in the Australian context is lacking. This study contributes to the evidence base and represents the first Australian study of its kind. We draw on (1) legal documents ( = 19) describing 18 established cases of female-perpetrated sexual abuse against 20 adolescent students (aged 13-17 inclusive) and (2) semi-structured expert interviews with professionals possessing specialized experience of female-perpetrated cases involving adolescent students ( = 8). These data are integrated in a reflexive thematic analysis to identify the personal, contextual, and situational antecedents of female-perpetrated cases thereby exploring the 'why' and 'how' of their perpetration. Taken together, the results indicate a key interaction between individual emotional and relational needs, environmental opportunities, and contextual tolerance. Practical implications for targeting and disrupting these dynamics are discussed.

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"It's a Slippery Slope": Antecedents of Female-Perpetrated Sexual Abuse of Adolescents in Australian Educational Settings.

Author(s):
Robertson AL; Harris DA

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This study looks at cases where women have hurt students in high school in Australia to understand why it happens. They used court documents and talked to experts, finding that these actions happen because of people's feelings, the chance to do it, and how much the surroundings allow it.

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pubmed id: 39387600 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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This qualitative interview study investigated the opinions of 28 high school-attending youth in Massachusetts related to the content of their sexuality education, what they wished they could learn from a sex education class, and whether and how pornography was addressed. Participants felt that the sex education they received was not in-depth and did not provide them with the information they needed. Further, participants indicated that their instructors were not engaging, approachable, or credible sources of sex-related information. There was strong support for including healthy relationships education as part of sex education, and including multiple subtopics related to pornography (e.g., body image and pornography, compulsive pornography use, misogyny and pornography). Although there was no clear consensus on whether the ideal modality for delivering sex education is in-person or self-delivered, there was enthusiasm for the 'gamification' of sex education content.

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'My sex ed teacher was extremely averse to talking about sex': Massachusetts students' experiences with and recommendations for sex education.

Author(s):
Rothman EF; Campbell JK; Rahimian AN; Frieson TM; Moslander DE; Richardson VE; Nelson KM

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Some high school students in Massachusetts think their sex education classes are not helpful and want better lessons. They want to learn about healthy relationships and topics like how porn affects body image and attitudes. They also think it would be fun to learn through games.

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pubmed id: 39391366 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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In March 2019, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) identified Grindr, a hookup app that predominantly caters to men who have sex with men, as a "national security threat" and compelled the Chinese conglomerate Kunlun Tech to divest from it entirely. The CFIUS-Grindr ruling is indicative of larger regulatory debates over increasing datafication trends in the dating app industry. Through a political economy approach to communication, this paper examines how this ruling was predominantly constructed by various stakeholders a public controversy in light of the ongoing US-China trade conflict. This interpretation of the controversy relies on a prejudicial trope that construes queer dating app users as vulnerable targets of potential blackmail schemes operated by Chinese intelligence agencies. Through the Lavender Scare, a historical period referring to state-led investigations into the presence of LGBTQ+ employees in Western federal workforces, this paper historicizes this blackmail trope to highlight how the politicization of queer vulnerabilities amid global hegemonic conflicts is a tactic that predates the US-China trade conflict. It argues that the CFIUS-Grindr ruling weaponizes Grindr's queer data publics as threats against which the US government should protect itself, while failing to fully recognize the urgency for the state to protect the data privacy rights of the LGBTQ+ communities in the digital economy. In light of the CFIUS-Grindr ruling, this paper examines the implications that datafication raises for the LGBTQ+ communities whose sexual lives and identities are increasingly being datafied and exploited by digital media platforms.

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Title:
Grindr? it's a "Blackmailer's goldmine"! The weaponization of queer data publics Amid the US-China trade conflict.

Author(s):
Myles D

Summary:
The U.S. thought Grindr, a dating app, was a security risk because a Chinese company owned it and made them sell it. This decision shows bigger arguments about privacy and safety in dating apps. The paper also talks about how people think LGBTQ+ users might be targets and need more protection from losing their personal data.

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pubmed id: 39386057 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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In many countries, persons seeking medical abortion with mifepristone followed by misoprostol can self-administer the second drug, misoprostol, at home, but self-administration of the first drug, mifepristone, is not allowed to the same extent.

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Home use of mifepristone for medical abortion: a systematic review.

Author(s):
Gemzell-Danielsson K; Lindh I; Brynhildsen J; Christensson A; Moberg K; Wernersson E; Johansson S

Summary:
In many places, people can take a medicine called misoprostol at home to help with a medical abortion. However, they usually can't take the first medicine, mifepristone, at home.

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pubmed id: 39384382 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Nigeria has the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in West and Central Africa and key populations (KPs) bear a higher burden of HIV. This integrated biological and behavioural surveillance survey was conducted among female sex workers (FSW), men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID) and transgender (TG) populations to understand the changing dynamics of HIV to improve HIV prevention efforts in Nigeria.

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HIV epidemic among key populations in Nigeria: results of the integrated biological and behavioural surveillance survey (IBBSS), 2020-2021.

Author(s):
Emmanuel F; Ejeckam CC; Green K; Adesina AA; Aliyu G; Ashefor G; Aguolu R; Isac S; Blanchard J

Summary:
Nigeria has a quickly growing HIV problem, with some groups getting it more often. This study looked at people like female sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who use drugs with needles, and transgender people to help stop the spread of HIV.

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pubmed id: 39379313 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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Azoles have been the mainstay of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) for many years. Because of a recent anecdotal increase in non- yeasts (NCAY) and azole-resistant cases, their prevalence was calculated from cultures for yeasts in women with complicated/RVVC over 3 years.

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Increasing rate of non- yeasts and fluconazole resistance in yeast isolates from women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Author(s):
Ratner JC; Wilson J; Roberts K; Armitage C; Barton RC

Summary:
Scientists noticed that some medicines for a type of yeast infection might not work as well on some tough germs. They decided to study how often these stronger germs are found in women with this type of infection over three years.

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pubmed id: 39379166 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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To assess whether an online educational video, tailored to young women living in rural and remote areas, increases their contraceptive knowledge, preference for and uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).

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Examining the impact of an online educational video on the contraceptive knowledge, awareness and choices of young women living in rural and remote Australia.

Author(s):
Mazza D; Botfield JR; Zeng J; Morando-Stokoe C; Arefadib N

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The study looked at whether an online video made for young women in rural areas helped them learn more about birth control and choose long-lasting options.

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pubmed id: 39378629 Indexed on February 9th, 2025

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University attendance can lead to changes in sexual behaviour that place people at increased risk of negative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) experiences; however, relatively few studies have explored access to and use of SRH services by university students in Australia. A convenience sample of students ( = 4291) from five universities completed an online survey to examine barriers and facilitators to accessing SRH services. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse variations by gender, sexuality, and enrolment status. Content analyses were conducted on responses to two open-ended questions. Over half (59%, 2934) had never spoken to a health professional about SRH issues. Of the 41% (1357) who had, female, non-binary/gender diverse, and Australian-born students were significantly more likely to have done so than students identifying as male, heterosexual, or as an international student. Frequently reported barriers to use of SRH services were 'feeling embarrassed', 'being judged' and 'not knowing where to go'. LGBTQIA+ students along with international and overseas-born domestic students faced specific access barriers. Recommendations targeting student-identified barriers to access are offered, calling for universities to support student wellbeing by providing supportive, non-judgemental, and inclusive SRH promotion and health services that cater to needs of diverse student cohorts.

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Title:
University students' access and use of sexual and reproductive health services in Australia.

Author(s):
Mundie A; Mullens AB; Fein EC; Bell SFE; Debattista J; Ariana A; Daken K; Wenham K; Gilks CF; Doherty P; Durham J; Gu Z; Dean JA

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The study looked at how university students in Australia use health services for sexual and reproductive issues. Many students feel shy or worried about being judged when trying to get help. The research suggests that schools should make it easier and more comfortable for all students to get the help they need.

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pubmed id: 39377306 Indexed on February 9th, 2025