Male infertility has been regarded as a significant public health concern,with a cumulative total of 55 million men affected across the globe[1].A wide range of causes,including hormonal imbalance,physical abnormaliti...Male infertility has been regarded as a significant public health concern,with a cumulative total of 55 million men affected across the globe[1].A wide range of causes,including hormonal imbalance,physical abnormalities,lifestyle parameters,chromosomal defects,psychological concerns,etc.,cumulatively account for 30%of male infertility cases[1].These estimates emphasize the urgent need to raise awareness,conduct thorough evaluations,and implement targeted measures to address male infertility effectively[1].展开更多
Ebola virus disease(EVD)is a rare tropical disease,with case fatality ranging from 25%to 90%[1].As this infection is transmitted between humans via close contact,this led to the emergence of stigma against people who ...Ebola virus disease(EVD)is a rare tropical disease,with case fatality ranging from 25%to 90%[1].As this infection is transmitted between humans via close contact,this led to the emergence of stigma against people who were diagnosed with the infection[1,2].The latest outbreak of EVD was caused by the Sudan Ebola virus that affected nine districts of Uganda,and accounted for 164 cases and 77 deaths[3].Even though it was declared that this outbreak has ended,the health authorities have maintained surveillance to quickly detect and effectively respond to any new cases[3].In addition,a follow-up program has been initiated to support disease survivors and neighboring nations are instructed to be on high alert[3].The purpose of the current article was to justify the need to extend mental health support to the survivors of EVD outbreaks,identify the existing barriers which limit the delivery of mental healthcare services,and propose remedial measures to overcome these earmarked barriers.展开更多
Dear Editor,Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse,and as per the available estimates,close to 50 million couples are being affected worldwide[1].In many comm...Dear Editor,Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse,and as per the available estimates,close to 50 million couples are being affected worldwide[1].In many communities,infertility is regarded as a sign of personal failure,where individuals are blamed for their inability to conceive[2].It is not an unusual practice that people with infertility are excluded from social rituals like baby showers or functions related to parenthood[2].Women are generally considered solely responsible for the condition,while in reality,it can equally affect men[2].On the other hand,men experiencing infertility are subjected to mockery for a reduced sense of masculinity[3].In many communities and cultures,infertility is viewed as a genuine reason for relationship strain and eventually divorce[2].Amid the fear that people will judge them,many couples hide their infertility struggles,and this further plays an important role in increasing stigma[2,3].Further,in some organizations,employers might not consider infertile persons for promotion under the assumption that they do not have many financial responsibilities[3].展开更多
Dear Editor,Reproductive healthcare and autonomy are integral to overall health,well-being,and human fundamental rights[1].However,for individuals with disabilities,access to reproductive healthcare and their autonomy...Dear Editor,Reproductive healthcare and autonomy are integral to overall health,well-being,and human fundamental rights[1].However,for individuals with disabilities,access to reproductive healthcare and their autonomy is significantly jeopardized due to a combination of parameters[1].Disabled people have to deal with a wide range of social barriers while they decide to access healthcare facilities for reproductive health[2,3].展开更多
文摘Male infertility has been regarded as a significant public health concern,with a cumulative total of 55 million men affected across the globe[1].A wide range of causes,including hormonal imbalance,physical abnormalities,lifestyle parameters,chromosomal defects,psychological concerns,etc.,cumulatively account for 30%of male infertility cases[1].These estimates emphasize the urgent need to raise awareness,conduct thorough evaluations,and implement targeted measures to address male infertility effectively[1].
文摘Ebola virus disease(EVD)is a rare tropical disease,with case fatality ranging from 25%to 90%[1].As this infection is transmitted between humans via close contact,this led to the emergence of stigma against people who were diagnosed with the infection[1,2].The latest outbreak of EVD was caused by the Sudan Ebola virus that affected nine districts of Uganda,and accounted for 164 cases and 77 deaths[3].Even though it was declared that this outbreak has ended,the health authorities have maintained surveillance to quickly detect and effectively respond to any new cases[3].In addition,a follow-up program has been initiated to support disease survivors and neighboring nations are instructed to be on high alert[3].The purpose of the current article was to justify the need to extend mental health support to the survivors of EVD outbreaks,identify the existing barriers which limit the delivery of mental healthcare services,and propose remedial measures to overcome these earmarked barriers.
文摘Dear Editor,Infertility refers to the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse,and as per the available estimates,close to 50 million couples are being affected worldwide[1].In many communities,infertility is regarded as a sign of personal failure,where individuals are blamed for their inability to conceive[2].It is not an unusual practice that people with infertility are excluded from social rituals like baby showers or functions related to parenthood[2].Women are generally considered solely responsible for the condition,while in reality,it can equally affect men[2].On the other hand,men experiencing infertility are subjected to mockery for a reduced sense of masculinity[3].In many communities and cultures,infertility is viewed as a genuine reason for relationship strain and eventually divorce[2].Amid the fear that people will judge them,many couples hide their infertility struggles,and this further plays an important role in increasing stigma[2,3].Further,in some organizations,employers might not consider infertile persons for promotion under the assumption that they do not have many financial responsibilities[3].
文摘Dear Editor,Reproductive healthcare and autonomy are integral to overall health,well-being,and human fundamental rights[1].However,for individuals with disabilities,access to reproductive healthcare and their autonomy is significantly jeopardized due to a combination of parameters[1].Disabled people have to deal with a wide range of social barriers while they decide to access healthcare facilities for reproductive health[2,3].
