The practice of sharing work-related stories has been shown to positively influence the learning experiences of student midwives. Less is known about the use of storytelling in general midwifery practice.

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.

The maternal mortality rate in Libya surpasses the regional average and is primarily due to sepsis, hemorrhages, hypertension, and other factors, highlighting gaps in maternal knowledge and access to quality care. This study aimed to assess the awareness of obstetric danger signs and associated factors among pregnant women attending the outpatient clinic of Tobruk Medical Center, Libya.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, are a key contributor to psychological and physical morbidity across the United States (US). African American (AA) women are disproportionately impacted by STIs, particularly in the Deep South of the US. Strong patient-provider communication can help to increase client understanding of STI prevention and treatment options. This study aimed to explore factors influencing effective patient-provider relationships and communication around STIs (including HIV) and sexual health broadly, which will ultimately inform the refinement of a patient-provider communication tool for discussing PrEP as an HIV prevention method.

There is a lack of knowledge in Swedish healthcare regarding correlations of exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) from before to during pregnancy, and associated factors as well as pregnant women's perceptions related to screening for IPV in healthcare settings. The frequency of women exposed to IPV during pregnancy is difficult to establish as it is reported at different rates across different studies, depending on the definitions and screening strategies used.

To understand barriers and facilitators for participation in digital IPV screening and a digital supportive intervention among pregnant women.

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.

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.

Sick leave during pregnancy is common and associated with strenuous working conditions and multiple occupational exposures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of midwifery facilitation of sessions with pregnant employees and managers focusing on work adjustment, to reduce discomfort and occupational risks.

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).

The early recognition of possible labour onset symptoms may be pivotal to identifying the beginning of early labour and are usually recognised by the birthing women themselves. The present study illustrates the interrelationship among five labour-onset symptoms and explores the association of these labour-onset symptoms with the self-diagnosed labour onset of primiparas.

Studies in several resource-limited settings have investigated the prevalence and potential factors associated with condom non-use among adolescents, showing inconsistent and varied findings, owing to methodological inconsistencies. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of condom non-use among a global sample of adolescents and their differences based on sex and region.

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).

Hysterectomy is one of the common surgical procedures for women in the United States. Studies show that hysterectomy is associated with elevated risk of developing chronic conditions, whichmay cause financial toxicity in patients. This study aimed to assess whether women who underwent hysterectomy had a higher risk of experiencing medical financial hardship compared to women who didn't.