Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxuan Li, Heran Lu, Liuwei Zhang, Yijia Ren, Xiaotong Dai, Lin Lin

“…Abstract Background Pilates is widely acknowledged as an effective exercise for enhancing physical, psychological, and motor functions. However, there remains ongoing debate regarding the effects of Pilates on pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Technology Readiness Level and Self-Reported Health in Recipients of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: Cross-Sectional Study by Natasha Rosenmeier, David Busk, Camilla Dichman, Kim Mechta Nielsen, Lars Kayser, Mette Kirstine Wagner

“… BackgroundApproximately 200,000 implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are implanted annually worldwide, with around 20% of recipients experiencing significant psychological distress. Despite this, there are no ICD guidelines addressing mental health as part of rehabilitation programs, which primarily focus on educating patients about their condition and prognosis. …”
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Descripción de la estructura familiar de una muestra de pacientes con hemofilia. Comparación Argentina-México / Description of a Sample of Hemophilia Patients’ Family Structures: A... by Maricela Osorio-Guzmán, Silvina Graña

“…Discussion: We believe that to recover a healthy balance and improve family life quality, integrated and sustained psychological intervention is required. …”
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Risk of suicide in a sample of Egyptian high school adolescent students: a cross-sectional study by Eman S. Rabie, Marwa Soltan, Hanan Elrassas, Atteya Khairy, Moatazbellah I. Ali

“…Negative social and economic consequences and negative psychological consequences have been linked to it. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency and risk factors of suicidal ideation and behavior in adolescents’ students attending high school in Cairo. …”
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Investigating the Feasibility of Behavioral Nudges to Reduce the Phenomenon of Escape from Responsibility in Public Sector by Seyed Kamal Vaezi, Mahboubeh Hosseini

“…By understanding the underlying psychological underpinnings of this issue and applying the principles of behavioral science, organizations can effectively reduce this issue and foster a culture of responsible management. …”
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The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Female Patients Seeking or Undergoing Fertility Treatment in a Single In Vitro Fertilisation Clinic in Greece: An International,... by Konstantina Pappa, Emmanouil M. Xydias, Apostolos C. Ziogas, Kanelina Bimba, Elias Tsakos, Efstratios Kolibianakis

“…Background: The temporary delay in fertility treatments due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in combination with the imposed lockdowns, has created psychological distress and anxiety amongst infertile patients. …”
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Autorreportes verbales en voz alta para la identificación de procesos de razonamiento en pruebas estandarizadas / Verbal Self-reporting to Identify Reasoning Processes in Standard... by Armel Brizuela, Karol Jiménez-Alfaro, Nelson Pérez-Rojas, Guaner Rojas-Rojas

“…Abstract: Abstract Current standards for assessing the psychometric quality of psychological and educational tests stipulate that one indication required to justify the inferences derived from the application of a test are those related to answering strategies for the test items. …”
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Clinical characteristics of patients with coronary artery disease by smoking status by Olga V. Nakhratova, Daria P. Tsygankova, Joseph M. Tsenter, Evgeny D. Bazdyrev

“…Among smoking patients with CAD, 32 (29.9%), 40 (37.4%), and 1/3 of patients [5 (32.7%)] had psychological (stimulation type), physical (thirst type), and support type of dependence, respectively. …”
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The state of paediatric deceased-organ donation at a South African tertiary public- sector hospital: A 14-year analysis by T Siyotula, J Barrell, K Manning, D Thomson, M McCulloch, T du Toit

“…However, high paediatric waiting-list mortality has been reported, and children may suffer irreversible physical and deleterious psychological effects if not transplanted timeously. …”
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The Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Bowel Morbidity on Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Radio (Chemo) Therapy. A Systematic Literature Review by Natuhwera G, Ellis P

“…Studies reported disruptions in nearly all domains of quality-of-life, including global, physical, emotional/psychological, financial, sexual, social, role functioning as a result of being treated with radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy.Conclusion: Chronic pelvic pain and bowel morbidity are common adverse events experienced by cervical cancer patients receiving, or who have received, pelvic radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Model for Predicting Fear of Childbirth: A Cross-Sectional Population Study via Machine Learning by Zhang ZL, Chen KJ, Chen H, Zhu MM, Gu JJ, Jiang LS, Zheng L, Zhou SG

“…Zhi-Lin Zhang,* Kang-Jia Chen,* Hui Chen,* Miao-Miao Zhu, Jing-Jing Gu, Li-Shuai Jiang, Lan Zheng, Shu-Guang Zhou Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Medical Center of Anhui Medical University, The Fifth Affiliated Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Women and Children’s Medical Center, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shu-Guang Zhou, Email [email protected]; Lan Zheng, Email [email protected]: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a psychological state of fear and distress that pregnant women experience when they approach labor. …”
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Use of Garden Design to Enhance Mental Health Among the Selected Health Facilities in Kabale Town: A Case Study of Makanga Health Facility. by Nayebare, Maria

“…The healing garden design focuses on maximizing patients' well-being by incorporating physical, psychological, emotional, and social elements. by bringing the benefits of garden spaces into hospitals, these gardens contributed to the patient’s recovery processes. …”
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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Aerobic Fitness, and Traditional Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military Training: A Prospective Cohort Study by Brian R Kreisel, Kelly M Scott, Erin M Florkiewicz, Michael S Crowell, Jamie B Morris, Paige A McHenry, Timothy M Benedict

“…Previous research has focused on physical injury risk factors but has not prospectively examined psychological risk factors. # Purpose This study’s purpose was to investigate whether self-efficacy is a risk factor for musculoskeletal injury in an initial military training environment and compare it to other known risk factors…”
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Comparative study of Baduanjin and brisk walking on balance and stability in older adults by Ya-Guang Yu, Jun Zhang, Lin Wang, Dai-Feng Yu, Gong-Bing Shan, Xiao Fu

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Non-support from the immediate boss is associated with stress and unsafety at work by Fredrik Iredahl, Elvar Theodorsson, Mike Jones, Tomas Faresjö, Åshild Faresjö

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‘That’s Enough’ - Workplace Violence Against Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences by Alhomoud F

“…The impact on HCPs included psychological distress, reduced work quality, and occasional job resignation.Conclusion: The high prevalence of WPV against HCPs in Saudi Arabia highlights the urgent need for enhanced protective measures, increased awareness of WPV policies, and improved reporting systems. …”
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Potentially traumatic childbirth experience, childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and the parent-infant relationship in non-birthing parents by Rebecca Hunter, Leonardo De Pascalis, Kieran Anders, Pauline Slade

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Instability of revised Korean Developmental Screening Test classification in first year of life by Ji Eun Jeong, You Min Kim, Na Won Lee, Gyeong Nam Kim, Jisuk Bae, Jin Kyung Kim

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Efficacy of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (UP-A) in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xue Gao, Lu Liu, Mei-Rong Pan, Hai-Mei Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xue-Ying Liu, Zhong-Fang Fu, Qiujin Qian

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Self-reported sleep in late pregnancy in relation to birth size and fetal distress: the E Moe, Māmā prospective cohort study by Laura D Howe, Sarah-Jane Paine, T Leigh Signal, Bronwyn Sweeney, Monique Priston, Diane Muller, Kathy Lee, Mark Huthwaite, Philippa Gander

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