Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids among health care professionals in a military hospital in Greece: A retrospective single-center study.

Background: Health care professional (HCP) worldwide are subjected to various occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids (BBF). However, with systematic training and supervision, the impact of such incidents can be significantly mitigated. This study aims to assess the incidence of occupational exposure to BBF among HCPs reported to a military hospital over a 5-year period.

Evaluating Sexual Health in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study on the Interplay of Disability and Quality of Life.

In the context of evolving perceptions of sexuality, particularly within the realm of health and disability, this study investigates the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on female sexual function and quality of life. A quantitative study involving 130 female MS patients aged 35 to 50 was conducted, employing measures such as The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), and The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Results indicate a significant association between greater sexual dysfunction and poorer quality of sex life, alongside the correlation of increased fatigue with diminished sexual satisfaction.

Quality of Life among Couples with a Fertility Related Diagnosis.

Fertility-related stress can negatively impact infertile couples' quality of life (QoL). Most previous studies have concentrated on the effects of stress and infertility on individual persons, especially women, though infertility affects the QoL of both spouses. Our research aimed to investigate the roles of infertility and stress in couples' quality of life as a single unit.

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head: Evaluation of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and quality of life.

Introduction: The treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH) is based on invasive (e.g., core decompression) and non-invasive methods (e.