Frontiers in public health

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have disputed the association between bisphenol A (BPA) and endometriosis. This updated meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the impact of BPA exposure on endometriosis. METHODS: This study evaluated BPA ex…

IntroductionMedical students with chronic diseases constitute a particurarly vulnerable subgroup of young adults, exposed to various health risks, related both to the academic environment and their underlying health condition. Previous find…

IntroductionWhile data on the factors associated with the sexual and reproductive health of Black women is growing, few studies have applied a reproductive justice framework to their analyses, and few have assessed the role social realities…

ObjectivesGenerative artificial intelligence (generative AI) has been investigated for creating patient education materials (PEMs) to reduce the burden of clinical education and improve health information accessibility. However, prior studi…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing on improving daily living ability in patients with adenomyosis through a retrospective analysis. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 80 patients who under…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effectiveness of comprehensive nursing intervention in patients with adenomyosis and its impact on pain and sexual quality of life. METHODS: This prospective, non-randomized study included 120 patients with adenom…

PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate and compare the quality, reliability, and readability of patient education materials on endometrial cancer surgery generated by ChatGPT (GPT-5) and DeepSeek (R1).Materials and methodsThis cross-sectional …

PURPOSE: To systematically evaluate and compare the quality, readability, and query-model consistency of adenomyosis-related content generated by two large language models, ChatGPT (GPT-5) and DeepSeek (R1). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In total…

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is among the top 10 causes of global death, and patient delay is a key factor causing higher mortality. This study intends to analyze the associated factors with TB patient delay. METHODS: Embase, Cochrane Lib…

BackgroundFire investigators conduct post-fire scene work with potential exposure to combustion byproducts, damaged structures, and psychosocial stressors, yet data on exposure reduction practices and health characteristics remain limited. …

ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of sleep quality, anxiety, depression and somatic symptom burden on pregnancy outcomes among patients receiving donor-sperm assisted reproduction, and to explore heterogeneous associations across IVF/ICSI-…

ObjectiveTo identify and characterize distinct types of authoritative cardiology-related key opinion leaders (ACKOLs) on Xiaohongshu and examine their communication characteristics and engagement patterns.MethodsA social media profiling stu…

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate how a nursing-led education affects knowledge, self-care practices, and pain intensity in women with endometriosis. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study was utilized in this research. The study included 90 women diagnose…

BackgroundPost COVID syndrome (PCS) affects approximately 6-10% of COVID-19 survivors, with fatigue being one of the most prevalent and debilitating symptoms. While emerging evidence suggests sex and gender-based differences in PCS manifest…

From a pathophysiological standpoint, adolescence is the critical period for the establishment, stabilization, and maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis. In the 1-2 years following menarche, coinciding with the establi…

BACKGROUND: Gynecological diseases, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, are prevalent global health concerns. Conventional diagnostics often rely on invasive procedures or costly imaging, limiting accessibility in re…

BackgroundEpidemiology has traditionally examined the distribution and determinants of health in populations. While early work focused on social determinants and collective conditions, recent decades have seen a shift toward individualized,…

BackgroundUltra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to multiple adverse health outcomes; however, their association with infertility remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship betwee…

IntroductionMenstrual-related symptoms and disorders, particularly dysmenorrhea, significantly impact women's well-being. Dysmenorrhea, marked by painful menstrual cramps, affects up to 95% of women, leading to debilitating symptoms that in…

BackgroundCryopreservation techniques for laboratory oocytes provide women with increased reproductive options, especially for those facing fertility challenges due to ovarian diseases.AimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes,…

BackgroundVisceral fat accumulation and dyslipidaemia are associated with infertility symptoms. The cardiometabolic index (CMI) is a comprehensive quantitative measure of central obesity and dyslipidaemia. However, the link between the fema…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects up to 15% of women of reproductive age and can lead to various symptoms. More than 200 million people worldwide are at risk of higher than safe levels of arsenic exposure through drinking water. Studies inv…

ObjectivesPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), however, the evidence is limited. This study aimed to explore the associations between PFAS in the follicular fluid and PCOS,…

COVID-19 home tests first distributed by the U.S. Government in early 2022 proved inaccessible to Americans with no vision, low vision, limited dexterity, and certain aging-related impairments. The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging a…