Utah Women's Health Review
Title: Gender-Based Violence Consortium Visualizing Change, Resisting Violence Symposium Opening RemarksPresenter: Annie Isabel Fukushima, PhD, Division of Ethnic Studies with the School for Cultural & Social Transformation, University of UtahDate: 4/16/21Brief Description: An introduction to the Visualizing Change, Resisting Violence GBVC symposium.Copyright: copyright Annie Isabel Fukushima ©2021 Transcript Annie Fukushima: So, I just want to welcome you all to, again …
Originally published in Utah Women and Leadership Project, September 1, 2021, No 37. Printed by request in the Utah Women’s Health Review. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020–21 has affected workers across the globe, and women in the workforce have been disproportionately impacted, including those who live in Utah. The pandemic affected every aspect of life, …
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Abstract Objective: To assess the SRH needs of adolescents with CF and create a SRH education guideline for CF providers. Methods: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) were asked to complete a questionnaire about SRH educational needs. If the AYA was under the age of 18 years, their parent was also asked to participate. Survey data …
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View the 2020 Issue of The Utah Women’s Health Review
I am excited to introduce the 2020 issue of the Utah Women’s Health Review (UWHR), which was newly launched by the University of Utah Center of Excellence in Women’s Health and Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library in May of 2020. Despite coming on board just as COVID-19 was ramping up in the US, we …
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Problem Statement Sleep is an important consideration in a woman’s health: sleep disorders are associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and glucose dysregulation1, and sleep also affects mood and brain cognition, including memory, decision making, sustained attention, and motor control.2 Compared to men, women experience a 40 …
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Problem Statement In this commentary we will outline the unique health needs of Utah’s imprisoned female population, including the need to address cervical and breast cancer, age-related illness, substance abuse, and heart disease. We highlight that incarcerated women experience higher rates of substance abuse, physical and sexual assault, and trauma than their non-incarcerated counterparts, leading …
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Problem Statement The relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and women’s physical health warrants further study, particularly through a social work lens. SES is determined by more than income; SES is also influenced by one’s level of education, individual perceptions of social standings, and overall financial security. A lower SES increases the likelihood that one will …
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Problem Statement The prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased from 30.5% to 42.4% among adults over the past twenty years.1 Although obesity has an impact on health regardless of gender, some disparities exist. Rates of obesity are similar among men and women; however, stroke risk associated with obesity has remained stagnant in …
Problem Statement Adverse mental health outcomes are a severe public health issue that significantly affects our healthcare providers’ health and performance.1 Worldwide, female healthcare providers have been physically and emotionally exhausted from caring for COVID-19 patients. Their mental health may be affected by the increased demand for care and the maintenance of personal responsibilities. Additional …
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