Publications by authors named "Katie Shearer"
Background: The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a well-documented condition characterized by a range of genitourinary symptoms in peri- and postmenopausal women. As with GSM, postpartum lactating women experience reduced estrogen and androgen levels. However, there is limited research on the impact of symptoms during the postpartum breastfeeding period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Missing Piece of Occupational Therapy Education: Attitudes About Sex.
Occup Ther Health Care
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Students showed they received minimal sexual education from parents and encountered a lot of fear-based teaching in other settings.
- - After attending a lecture by a certified sexual health provider, students reported a noticeable boost in their comfort discussing sexual topics.
- - The findings highlight the importance of providing thorough sex education to occupational therapy students, emphasizing the role of qualified instructors in this training.
Importance: There is a paucity of data on recent attitudes and perceptions toward hormone therapy use, especially subsequent reanalysis and follow-up of Women's Health Initiative data.
Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the factors influencing women's attitudes and perceptions toward hormone therapy use for menopausal symptoms.
Evidence Review: We conducted a comprehensive search of several medical databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus.