Objectives: Sexual violence is defined as any sexual act, attempt to commit a act or unwanted comment action which, by means of force coercion, directed against person’s sexuality, regardless the relationship with victim. The global prevalence all over world 35.6%; 30% partner-related and 7.2% non-partner violence, being sufferers from both types 1.6%. girls women public health problem epidemic...

background: celiac sprue (gluten sensitive enteropathy) is an autoimmune disease which is hereditary and its pathology mainly bases on immunologic intolerance to gluten. it has a vast variety of signs and symptoms and its clinical features range from a silent disease to a typical gastrointestinal disorder. in this study we reviewed and summarized some other related issues about this disease and...

PURPOSE A qualitative study was conducted to understand the current and potential role of the community obstetrician/gynecologist (OBGYN) in risk factor screening and prevention of cardiovascular disease. METHODS A total of four focus group discussions were conducted among 46 OBGYN residents and practicing physicians in the mid-Atlantic region. MAIN FINDINGS Five main thematic areas were id...

Newborn screening is a mandatory state-based public health program that provides all newborns in the United States with presymptomatic testing and necessary follow-up health care for a variety of medical conditions. The goal of this essential public health program is to decrease morbidity and mortality by screening for disorders in which early intervention will improve neonatal and long-term he...

Cervical cancer screening (CCS) participation remain low in Malaysia and is expected to be much lower in rural area or low resource setting due to the poor knowledge about the disease (Min-Son et al., 2009; Wong, 2010). Cervical cancer (CC) ranked the third cancer among women in Malaysia with 45% women diagnosed in late stages (Ariffin et al., 2011). Study showed patients who first diagnosed wi...

Drug enforcement policies that deter women from seeking prenatal care are contrary to the welfare of the mother and fetus. Incarceration and the threat of incarceration have proved to be ineffective in reducing the incidence of alcohol or drug abuse. Obstetrician–gynecologists should be aware of the reporting requirements related to alcohol and drug abuse within their states. They are encourage...

Chronic pelvic pain probably is a symptom most frequently complained of by women to a gynecologist.  Too frequently this leads to a laparatomy from whkh either no benefit is derived, or the pain is actually made worse.  The purpose of thls paper is to reevaluate the cause and etiology of chronic pelivc pain, not only to save unnecessary and expensive surgery, but most effectively to rid the p...