Browse the latest research summaries in the field of women's health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study compared pregnancy outcomes between women with and without SCI, finding that women with SCI are more likely to experience UTIs during pregnancy and undergo Cesarean sections. The study also...
KEY FINDING: Women with SCI experienced significantly more urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy compared to women without SCI.
Disabil Rehabil, 2023 • August 1, 2023
This study investigated online health information (OHI) seeking among women with physical disabilities, focusing on their use of the Internet, frequently searched topics, perceived usefulness of OHI, ...
KEY FINDING: Women with disabilities use a wide variety of online health resources.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2023 • July 18, 2023
This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States. It utilized a qualitative approach, analyzing responses to an open-ended questi...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants (54%) described the overall impact of COVID-19 as negative, while 10% reported positive impacts, 21% mixed impacts, and 15% neutral impacts.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2014 • January 1, 2014
The study aimed to examine depression and its treatment in women with SCI, addressing a gap in research that predominantly focuses on male populations. The findings revealed a high prevalence of depre...
KEY FINDING: A significant portion (41%) of the women with SCI showed depressive symptoms ranging from mild to severe, based on the Beck Depression Inventory–II (BDI-II).
Rev Neurol, 2024 • May 1, 2024
This article reflects on the impact of spinal cord injury in women, noting the increasing focus on gender differences in disease impact. It highlights evolving patterns in spinal cord injury causes an...
KEY FINDING: Women with spinal cord injury have a higher prevalence of pain, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 2024 • July 1, 2024
The consumer guide addresses the unique challenges women with spinal cord injury (SCI) face when breastfeeding. It aims to provide information, practical suggestions, and key resources in lay language...
KEY FINDING: Most women with SCI can attempt breastfeeding, and the guide encourages them to try, while also acknowledging that safe and healthy alternatives exist.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2024 • July 1, 2024
This systematic review assesses the quality and quantity of research on contraception for individuals with SCI. The review demonstrates a paucity of evidence-based information on contraception tailore...
KEY FINDING: The majority (66%) of articles were literature reviews or professional practice guidelines, indicating a lack of original research.
BMC Health Services Research, 2024 • June 10, 2024
This study addresses the gap in literature by analyzing the differences in caregiving solely related to gender, comparing male and female caregivers with similar demographics, working status, external...
KEY FINDING: Under similar circumstances, male and female caregivers invest similar time in overall caregiving.
Diagnostics, 2025 • March 14, 2025
Retrograde ejaculation (RE) is a condition where the forward expulsion of seminal fluid is impaired, leading to infertility and psychological distress in affected individuals. Management strategies for...
KEY FINDING: Diagnosis of RE relies on patient history, lab analysis of post-ejaculatory urine samples, and advanced imaging.
Disabil Health J, 2022 • April 1, 2022
This study examined health information seeking among women with disabilities, revealing pathways to information for general, sexual, reproductive, and pelvic health. The study identified the Internet ...
KEY FINDING: The Internet was a commonly used resource, with a high value placed on social media interaction among peers.