Effect of tibolone versus hormone replacement therapy on lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function.

Background: Few studies have compared the effects of tibolone versus hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on lower urinary tract symptoms and female sexual function. The current study aimed to compare these treatments.

Methods: Women with climacteric symptoms were recruited consecutively and allocated to receive tibolone (2.

[Experience of Body Changes and Role Awakening in Postpartum Women].

Background: The reduced number of postpartum hospitalization days and decrease in providing intensive parenting guidance experienced in Taiwan in recent years may impact negatively on postpartum mothers. Moreover, these changes have reduced the opportunities available to professional caregivers to learn about the physical impacts of the postpartum period on new mothers.

Purpose: This study was designed to explore how postpartum women perceive their feelings and experience their bodies and roles after childbirth.

The relationship between body dissatisfaction and postpartum depressive symptoms: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Women are least satisfied with their bodies during the postpartum period. There is a potential correlation between body dissatisfaction and depressive symptoms post delivery.The aim of this study was to explore the relationship of appearance and body areas satisfaction with depressive symptoms and examine the risk factors of depressive symptoms at 4-6 weeks postpartum.

Prevalence of and Associated Factors for Overactive Bladder Subtypes in Middle-Aged Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background and Objectives: The living environment can manifest physiological responses in humans, with cohabiting couples often having similar health statuses. The aim of this study was to (1) examine the prevalence of the overactive bladder (OAB) with or without incontinence and (2) identify associated factors for OAB with and without incontinence (including environmental factors, such as living with a partner who has OAB) in middle-aged women. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder (ICIQ-OBA) was administered to 970 couples.

Overactive Bladder during Pregnancy: A Prospective Longitudinal Study.

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a serious urination-related symptom of unknown pathogenesis that affects one's everyday activities. The objective of this study was to examine how OAB prevalence, symptom severity, and degree of distress caused by OAB symptoms evolved throughout the course of pregnancy. A total of 659 pregnant women were recruited from 2015 to 2020, and were evaluated through the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Overactive Bladder (ICIQ-OAB) on OAB symptoms, administered in the early, middle, and late stages of pregnancy.

Cumulative incidence of urinary incontinence and associated factors during pregnancy and after childbirth: a cohort study.

Introduction And Hypothesis: This study examined the associated factors (i.e., obstetric and maternal-newborn factors) related to cumulative incidence of urinary incontinence and changes in urinary incontinence during pregnancy and the first year postpartum.

Risk factors for stress and urge urinary incontinence during pregnancy and the first year postpartum: a prospective longitudinal study.

Introduction And Hypothesis: We examined obstetric and maternal-newborn factors and UI history for stress urinary incontinence (UI) and urge UI during pregnancy and the first year postpartum.

Methods: This prospective cohort study included 1447 pregnant women who underwent prenatal examinations and completed an Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form before pregnancy, during early, mid- and late pregnancy, and at five visits during the first year postpartum. Data were analyzed using univariate/multivariate generalized estimating equation (GEE) logistic regression analyses.

Health Status and Quality of Life of Middle-Aged and Older Taiwanese Sexual and Gender Minorities.

Purpose: To examine the health status and quality of life of middle-aged and older sexual and gender minority adults in Taiwan.

Research Design And Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between May and December 2019. A total of 535 self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) men and women ≥40 years of age were included in the final sample.

Internalized homophobia, self-esteem, social support and depressive symptoms among sexual and gender minority women in Taiwan: An online survey.

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Sexual minority individuals are more likely to experience depressive disorders than heterosexual individuals. Factors associated with depressive symptoms among sexual minority individuals have been explored and examined; however, there is a limited evidence to understand the factors among sexual minority women in non-western countries. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: To the best our knowledge, this is the first study examining internalized homophobia, self-esteem, social support and depressive symptoms among sexual minority women in Taiwan.

Taiwanese Nurses' Attitudes Towards and Knowledge About Sexual Minorities and Their Behavior of Providing Care to Sexual Minority Patients: Results of an Online Survey.

Purpose: To assess Taiwanese nurses' attitudes toward and knowledge about sexual minorities, and their awareness and behavior of providing care to sexual minority patients.

Design: A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed.

Methods: A total of 323 Taiwanese nurses 20 years of age or older completed an online questionnaire between September and November 2019.

The Role of Butch versus Femme Identity in Body Image and Breast Health Among Lesbians in Taiwan: Results of an Online Survey.

Purpose: The views of butch- and femme-identified lesbians toward their own breasts, breast cancer, breast cancer screenings, and their behavior and intentions toward breast health care were examined and compared in this study.

Methods: A total of 208 Taiwanese lesbians (134 butch-identified lesbians and 78 femme-identified lesbians) completed an online survey.

Results: Butch-identified lesbians were more likely to hold negative views regarding their own breasts, which were found to be significantly and negatively associated with their actions in performing breast self-examinations when compared with femme-identified lesbians.

Relationships between body image, sexual dysfunction, and health-related quality of life among middle-aged women: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To examine whether body image, sexual function, and relationship with a partner influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among middle-aged women, as well as to identify the association with menopausal symptoms.

Main Outcome Measures: Physical component summary and mental component summary of HRQoL.

Methods: This was an analysis of 1026 women (2013-2014); data regarding demographic characteristics, sexual function, body image, relationship with partner, menopausal symptoms and HRQoL during middle age were collected.

The self-care coping process in patients with chronic heart failure: A qualitative study.

Aim: To understand the self-care coping process among chronic heart failure patients.

Background: Previous studies have been carried out to understand the experience and the challenges of living with chronic heart failure. However, the coping processes that patients use to overcome self-care challenges are less understood.

Sexual Problems of Patients With Breast Cancer After Treatment: A Systematic Review.

Background: Sexual health is a crucial part of quality of life in breast cancer survivors, regardless of their relationship status. However, previous studies have rarely used qualitative methods to explore the postoperative experiences and feelings of patients with breast cancer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the causes of changes in sexual relationships of breast cancer survivors, methods for adaptation to these changes, and healthcare interventions to facilitate the patients' return to a normal life.

Sexual dysfunction predicts depressive symptoms during the first 2 years postpartum.

Background: The association between sexual function and depression has yet to be examined in a prospective cohort study with prolonged postpartum follow-up.

Aim: We investigated whether sexual dysfunction predicted depressive symptoms during the 24-month postpartum period and examined the influence of obstetric factors.

Methods: This prospective 2-year cohort study with repeated measures included 196 participants who were recruited in a medical center in Taipei, Taiwan (2010-2011).

[Is It Time to Implement a 12-Hour Shift for Nurses in Taiwan?].

The twelve-hour shift system, first introduced in the U.S. in 1967 to address a nursing shortage, is now the main system of shift rotation used in numerous countries.

Relationships between perineal pain and postpartum depressive symptoms: A prospective cohort study.

Background: The relationship between concurrent or previous postnatal pain and depressive symptoms remains controversial. To the best of our knowledge, no previous study has used validated measures and multiple scales to evaluate perineal pain, or examined its relationship with depressive symptoms during the postpartum period.

Objectives: We investigated the association between pain and previous postnatal pain with depression during the 6-month postpartum period, and the influence of previous postnatal depressive symptoms.

Sex life and role identity in Taiwanese women during menopause: a qualitative study.

Aim: Our goal was to examine Taiwanese women's perspectives on the way menopause affected their sexual behaviour to gain an in-depth understanding of their experiences during this transition.

Background: Physical symptoms associated with menopause may affect women's sexual experiences. Little is known about how menopause-related changes in sexual behaviour may affect role identity of women living in a modernizing urban culture that is still strongly rooted in traditional beliefs and attitudes.

Depressive symptoms, pain, and sexual dysfunction over the first year following vaginal or cesarean delivery: A prospective longitudinal study.

Background: Childbirth has a significant impact on maternal health, and the high rate of cesarean delivery is a global health concern. Few studies have used validated measures to explore depression, pain, and sexual dysfunction following vaginal or cesarean delivery over a prolonged time period.

Objective: We examined the associations between vaginal and cesarean delivery and depressive symptoms, pain, and sexual function during the 1-year postpartum period.

[Reducing patient pressure sore incidence density in the pediatric surgical intensive care unit].

Background & Problems: Our unit recorded 21 cases of pressure sores from January 2011 to June 2011. The resulting pressure-sore incidence density of 0.74% exceeded the Taiwan Clinical Performance Indicator (TCPI) for medical centers (0.