Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Disorders of the Female Reproductive System01:24

Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

4.5K
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...
4.5K
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

12.7K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
12.7K
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II01:18

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

2.1K
The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results...
2.1K
Development of the Lymphatic System01:15

Development of the Lymphatic System

2.8K
The development of lymphatic tissues and vessels in embryonic life begins around the fifth week. These structures originate from the mesoderm layer, with lymph sacs emerging from developing veins.
The first lymph sacs to form are the paired jugular lymph sacs located at the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins. From these sacs, lymphatic capillary plexuses extend to the thorax, upper limbs, neck, and head, eventually forming lymphatic vessels. Each jugular lymph sac maintains a...
2.8K
Dimensions of Health and Illness01:21

Dimensions of Health and Illness

9.8K
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.
9.8K
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I01:25

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

2.8K
A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...
2.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Just inclusion of women of reproductive age in research: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health.

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

Ethical guidelines concerning cytoplasmic animal-human hybrid embryos: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health.

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

Fertility centers and who they should treat: FIGO committee for the ethical aspects of human reproduction and women's health.

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

Rights to safe motherhood and newborn health: ethical issues.

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

Uterine transplantation FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health.

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

Pregnancy and HIV-positive patients. FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health.

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

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Orthotopic Ovarian Transplantation Procedures to Investigate the Life- and Health-span Influence of Ovarian Senescence in Female Mice
06:49

Orthotopic Ovarian Transplantation Procedures to Investigate the Life- and Health-span Influence of Ovarian Senescence in Female Mice

Published on: February 12, 2018

10.5K

[Women's health and development].

Jacques Milliez1

  • 1L'Académie nationale de médecine Gynécologie-obstétrique, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, 184 rue du faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75571 Paris cedex. j.milliez@sat.aphp.fr

Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine
|December 10, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Maternal mortality is 100 times higher in resource-poor nations, with most deaths from hemorrhage during home births. Improving living standards, education, and access to obstetric care can significantly reduce these preventable deaths.

More Related Videos

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

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

Published on: January 12, 2018

14.4K
An In Vivo Estrogen Deficiency Mouse Model for Screening Exogenous Estrogen Treatments of Cardiovascular Dysfunction After Menopause
06:18

An In Vivo Estrogen Deficiency Mouse Model for Screening Exogenous Estrogen Treatments of Cardiovascular Dysfunction After Menopause

Published on: August 13, 2019

11.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Orthotopic Ovarian Transplantation Procedures to Investigate the Life- and Health-span Influence of Ovarian Senescence in Female Mice
06:49

Orthotopic Ovarian Transplantation Procedures to Investigate the Life- and Health-span Influence of Ovarian Senescence in Female Mice

Published on: February 12, 2018

10.5K
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

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

Published on: January 12, 2018

14.4K
An In Vivo Estrogen Deficiency Mouse Model for Screening Exogenous Estrogen Treatments of Cardiovascular Dysfunction After Menopause
06:18

An In Vivo Estrogen Deficiency Mouse Model for Screening Exogenous Estrogen Treatments of Cardiovascular Dysfunction After Menopause

Published on: August 13, 2019

11.7K

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Maternal mortality rates are disproportionately high in resource-poor countries, posing a significant global health challenge.
  • Hemorrhage during home deliveries is a primary cause of maternal deaths in these regions.
  • Limited access to emergency obstetric care, stemming from poverty and remoteness, exacerbates the problem.

Discussion:

  • The disparity in maternal mortality between industrialized and resource-poor nations highlights critical gaps in healthcare access and infrastructure.
  • Hemorrhage during childbirth is a primary cause of maternal death, exacerbated by delayed or inadequate emergency obstetric care.

Key Insights:

  • Reducing maternal mortality requires a multi-faceted approach addressing socioeconomic determinants and healthcare system weaknesses.
  • Four critical factors for reducing maternal deaths are: elevating living standards, enhancing girls' education, lowering fertility rates, and improving access to skilled obstetric professionals.

Outlook:

  • Future interventions must focus on strengthening healthcare systems in resource-poor settings to ensure timely and effective emergency obstetric care.
  • Addressing poverty and improving education are crucial long-term strategies for sustainable reductions in maternal mortality globally.