Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

International Nursing Organizations II

International Nursing Organizations II

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Geneva. The WHO has many initiatives that center around health. Primarily, they lead global efforts to expand universal health coverage using science-based policies and programs. They are also responsible for shaping health research agendas and developing norms and standards.
The WHO provides expert team support, including funding, vaccines, testing, and treatment tools at the country level to fight...

Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system can be affected by several disorders, including Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), endometriosis, and various forms of cancer. PMS and PMDD are cyclical conditions that cause physical and emotional distress, with symptoms that include edema, mood swings, and food cravings. PMDD is a more severe form of PMS characterized by increased symptom severity that peaks during the luteal phase and tends to improve or resolve shortly after...

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...

Dimensions of Health and Illness

Dimensions of Health and Illness

The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current trends in nursing include:

Current Trends in Nursing II

Current Trends in Nursing II

Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Editorial: Celebrating 60 years of IJGO, 1963-2023.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2023

Same author

Editor's final comment.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2011

Same author

History of the FIGO World Report on Women's Health.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2009

Same author

FIGO Profile. Allan Rosenfield, M.D.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2007

Same author

Announcing the winner of the IJGO Prize Paper Award for 2006.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2007

Same author

Endoscopy in Gynecology: Past, present, and future.

Journal of minimally invasive gynecology·2006

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Global issues in women's health.

John J Sciarra¹

¹Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. jsciarra@northwestern.edu

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

|October 17, 2008

Summary

Global population increase strains healthcare in low-income nations, impacting reproductive health services. Addressing maternal mortality, STDs, and cervical cancer requires expanding services and empowering women.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Area of Science:

Public Health
Global Health
Reproductive Health

Background:

Rapid world population growth over the last century has significantly challenged healthcare systems in low-income countries.
Existing healthcare infrastructures struggle to meet the growing demand for essential reproductive health services.
Key issues include high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, prevalent sexually transmitted diseases, and a significant burden of cervical cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical need for enhanced reproductive health care in low-income countries.
To identify key challenges faced by healthcare systems in these regions.
To propose essential solutions for improving women's health outcomes.

Main Methods:

This study is a review and synthesis of existing data on global population trends and reproductive health challenges.
Analysis of the impact of population growth on healthcare infrastructure in resource-limited settings.
Identification of successful interventions and policy recommendations.

Main Results:

Healthcare systems in low-income countries are overburdened by population expansion.
Significant disparities exist in access to and quality of reproductive health care.
Maternal mortality, sexually transmitted diseases, and cervical cancer remain critical public health concerns.

Conclusions:

Expanding reproductive health services is crucial for mitigating negative health outcomes.
Investing in the training of skilled medical personnel is essential for service delivery.
Elevating the social status of women is a necessary component for sustainable health improvements.