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Research article
Men’s knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer screening in Kenya
Rosser JI, Zakaras JM, Hamisi S, Huchko MJ
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:138 (22 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0138-1.pdf

Research article
Fertility desire among HIV-positive women in Tigray region, Ethiopia: implications for the provision of reproductive health and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services
Melaku Y, Zeleke E, Kinsman J, Abraha A
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:137 (19 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/137/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/137
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0137-2.pdf

Study protocol
A randomised controlled trial of a preconceptional dietary intervention in women undergoing IVF treatment (PREPARE trial)
Kermack AJ, Calder PC, Houghton FD, Godfrey KM, Macklon NS
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:130 (18 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/130/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/130
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25407227

Research article
Perceptions of postnatal depression and health care needs in a South African sample: the “mental” in maternal health care
Kathree T, Selohilwe OM, Bhana A, Petersen I
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:140 (12 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/140/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/140
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0140-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25389015

Research article
HIV risks vary according to type of sex work in a cross-sectional survey from Nagaland, India
O’Halloran A, Armstrong G, Medhi GK, Sono CZ, Mahanta J, Kermode M
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:133 (12 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/133/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/133
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0133-6.pdf

Research article
Musculoskeletal sequelae in patients with obstetric fistula – a case–control study
Tennfjord M, Muleta M, Kiserud T
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:136 (8 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/136/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/136
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0136-3.pdf

Research article
Sexual violence in the lives of first-year university women in Canada: no improvements in the 21st century
Senn CY, Eliasziw M, Barata PC, Thurston WE, Newby-Clark IR, Radtke H, Hobden KL, SARE Study Team
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:135 (5 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/135/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/135
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0135-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25410412

Research article
Keeping silent about emergency contraceptives in Addis Ababa: a qualitative study among young people, service providers, and key stakeholders
Both R, Samuel F
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:134 (5 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/134/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/134
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0134-5.pdf

Research article
Clinical pattern and spectrum of endometrial pathologies in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding in Pakistan: need to adopt a more conservative approach to treatment
Abid M, Hashmi A, Malik B, Haroon S, Faridi N, Edhi M, Khan M
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:132 (5 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/132/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/132
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12905-014-0132-7.pdf

Research article
Somali women’s view of physical activity – a focus group study
Persson G, Mahmud A, Hansson E, Strandberg E
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:129 (23 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/129/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/129
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-129.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25342001

Research article
Intimate partner violence and physical and mental health among women utilizing community health services in Gujarat, India
Kamimura A, Ganta V, Myers K, Thomas T
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:127 (16 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/127/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/127
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25319589

Research article
Natural history of ovarian endometrioma in pregnancy
Pateman K, Moro F, Mavrelos D, Foo X, Hoo W, Jurkovic D
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:128 (15 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/128/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/128
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25315259

Research article
Interventions to reduce postpartum stress in first-time mothers: a randomized-controlled trial
Osman H, Saliba M, Chaaya M, Naasan G
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:125 (15 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/125/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/125
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-125.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25315167

Research article
Contraceptive use and unmet need for family planning among HIV positive women on antiretroviral therapy in Kumasi, Ghana
Laryea D, Amoako Y, Spangenberg K, Frimpong E, Kyei-Ansong J
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:126 (11 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/126/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/126
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-126.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25306546

Research article
Are single mothers’ higher smoking rates mediated by dysfunctional coping styles?
Sperlich S, Maina M
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:124 (8 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/124/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/124
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-124.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25300712

Research article
Impact of endometriosis on women’s lives: a qualitative study
Moradi M, Parker M, Sneddon A, Lopez V, Ellwood D
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:123 (4 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/123/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/123
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25280500

Research article
Association between physical activity and menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal women
Kim M, Cho J, Ahn Y, Yim G, Park H
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:122 (3 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/122/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/122
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-122.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25277534

Research article
Reproductive health and burn-out among female physicians: nationwide, representative study from Hungary
Győrffy Z, Dweik D, Girasek E
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:121 (2 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/121/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/121
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-121.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25273522

Research article
Integrating HIV testing into cervical cancer screening in Tanzania: an analysis of routine service delivery statistics
Plotkin M, Besana GV, Yuma S, Kim Y, Kulindwa Y, Kabole F, Lu E, Giattas M
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:120 (30 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/120/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/120
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-120.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25271025

Research article
The increased trend in mothers’ hospital admissions for psychiatric disorders in the first year after birth between 2001 and 2010 in New South Wales, Australia
Xu F, Sullivan EA, Li Z, Burns L, Austin M, Slade T
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:119 (29 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/119/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/119
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-119.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25263987

Research article
Independent external validation of cardiovascular disease mortality in women utilising Framingham and SCORE risk models: a mortality follow-up study
Goh L, Welborn T, Dhaliwal S
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:118 (26 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/118/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/118
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-118.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25255986

Research article
Role of vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphisms (-2578C > A, -460 T > C, -1154G > A, +405G > C and +936C > T) in endometriosis: a case–control study with Brazilians
Perini J, Cardoso J, Berardo P, Vianna-Jorge R, Nasciutti L, Bellodi-Privato M, Machado D, Abrão M
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:117 (26 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/117/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/117
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-117.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25255852

Research article
Combined laparoscopy and hysteroscopy vs. uterine curettage in the uterine artery embolization-based management of cesarean scar pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study
He Y, Wu X, Zhu Q, Wu X, Feng L, Wu X, Zhao A, Di W
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:116 (24 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/116/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/116
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-116.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25248928

Research article
Sexual assault in Lagos, Nigeria: a five year retrospective review
Akinlusi FM, Rabiu KA, Olawepo TA, Adewunmi AA, Ottun TA, Akinola OI
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:115 (23 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/115/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/115
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-115.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25245155

Research article
Awareness, use and associated factors of emergency contraceptive pills among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Tamale, Ghana
Amalba A, Mogre V, Appiah MN, Mumuni WA
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:114 (22 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/114/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/114
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-114.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25242105

Research article
Effects of interval between age at first pregnancy and age at diagnosis on breast cancer survival according to menopausal status: a register-based study in Korea
Lee J, Oh M, The Korean Breast Cancer Society
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:113 (18 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/113/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/113
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-113.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25231360

Study protocol
Hysteropexy in the treatment of uterine prolapse stage 2 or higher: a multicenter randomized controlled non-inferiority trial comparing laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy with vaginal sacrospinous hysteropexy (LAVA-trial, study protocol)
van IJsselmuiden MN, Coolen AW, Detollenaere RJ, den Boon J, Bongers M, van de Pol G, Vollebregt A, Radder CM, Deprest J, van Eijndhoven HW
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:112 (17 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/112/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/112
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-112.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25231240

Research article
Development of the Community Midwifery Education initiative and its influence on women’s health and empowerment in Afghanistan: a case study
Speakman EM, Shafi A, Sondorp E, Atta N, Howard N
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:111 (15 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/111/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/111
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-111.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25220577

Research article
Molecular breast cancer subtypes and therapies in a public hospital of Northeastern Brazil
de Macêdo Andrade A, Ferreira Júnior C, Dantas Guimarães B, Pessoa Barros A, Sarmento de Almeida G, Weller M
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:110 (12 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/110/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/110
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-110.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25216732

Research article
Factors affecting women’s intention to use long acting and permanent contraceptive methods in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Meskele M, Mekonnen W
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:109 (12 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/109/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/109
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-109.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25216640

Research article
How risky are second trimester clandestine abortions in Cameroon: a retrospective descriptive study
Nkwabong E, Mbu R, Fomulu J
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:108 (9 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/108/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/108
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-108.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25199407

Study protocol
Evaluation of a group based cognitive behavioural therapy programme for menstrual pain management in young women with intellectual disabilities: protocol for a mixed methods controlled clinical trial
Kennedy S, O’Higgins S, Sarma K, Willig C, McGuire BE
BMC Women's Health 2014, 14:107 (8 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/107/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/14/107
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-14-107.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25201648








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