Utah Women's Health Review
The emotional health and wellness needs of women vary throughout their lifespan. Symptoms related to and diagnoses of anxiety and depression are core components of mental health. In this article, we will focus on anxiety and depression among women during adolescence, the childbearing and reproductive years, and the perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal period. Understanding how …
Abstract Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is prevalent in expecting mothers and is associated with various adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Previous studies suggest a relationship between GDM and cesarean section (CS). However, the results of these studies in the context of primary CS and mothers’ age are limited and inconsistent, when other factors are …
Abstract Objectives: Depression during pregnancy has recently been found to affect the risk of hypertensive pregnancy disorders. However, few studies have looked at the effect of having depression or anxiety prior to pregnancy and its effects on hypertensive pregnancy disorders (HDP). This study aims to analyze a population-based sample of at-risk pregnant women in Utah …
Background Evidence linking arts and health has been mounting, and the World Health Organization (WHO) compiled this evidence in a 2019 report.1 The report explains how the arts combine health-promoting factors (e.g., cognitive stimulation) with an intrinsic desire to experience beauty or creativity. Literature is one artistic medium that can support health and well-being. For …
Abstract Objective: Previous studies suggest possible worker over-exposure to hazardous chemicals in nail salons. The purpose of this study was to identify exposure characteristics among nail technicians that might be associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 937 nail technicians licensed in Utah were invited to complete an online questionnaire regarding …
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Abstract Objectives: The objective of this study is to test the association between preconception polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using Utah’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (2016-2021). In addition, pre-pregnancy hypertension will be tested as a potential effect moderator. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes data from Phase 8 of the Utah …
Abstract Background: Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating are associated with morbidity and mortality, elevating health disparities in underserved communities. This study aims to identify common barriers to fruit/vegetable consumption and physical activity and explore factors associated with these barriers in women of color living in urban Utah. Methods: The study involves secondary analysis of baseline …
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Presenter: Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, NCMP, IF, Founder and President of Concierge Medicine of Cincinnati, Founder and CEO of Ms. Medicine, President of The Menopause SocietyDate: 5/16/2024Brief Description: Discusses breast cancer epidemiology, risk factors, and a practical approach to identifying women at high risk for breast cancer due to both genetic and non-genetic causes in clinical practice, including …
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Presenter: Adrienne Cachelin, PhD, Director-SPARC Environmental Justice Lab & Jennifer Follstad Shah, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Environment and Society and SustainabilityDate: 5/16/2024Brief Description: Discusses research on gendered experiences of climate grief and the student experience of climate realities among undergraduate students at the University of Utah.Keywords/Main Subjects: Environmental health, griefCopyright: copyright Adrienne Cachelin and Jennifer Follstad Shah ©2024
Presenter: Brenda Heaton, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Health Services Research Associate Dean for Research – School of DentistryDate: 5/16/2024Brief Description: Discusses the separation of oral health from other healthcare in the United States, its consequences, inequities, and gendered effects.Keywords/Main Subjects: Oral health, health equity, utilization of care, periodontal disease, oral health disparityCopyright: copyright Brenda Heaton ©2024
