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Embryos derived from couples with consanguineous marriages with globozoospermia should be screened for gender or DPY19L2 deletion.

Globozoospermia or round-headed spermatozoa are a rare type of infertility which accounts for <0.1% of male infertility. Several genes are associated with this disease, including DPY19L2, SPATA16, PICK1 and CCIN that DPY19L2 accounts for 75% of globozoospermia. Isfahan Fertility and Infertility Center (IFIC) is a referral centre for globozoospermia, and individuals with globozoospermia are routinely screened for DPY19L2 deletion. In the present study, we have screened six couples with globozoospermia and consanguineous marriages. Genomic DNA both female and male partners were screened for DPY1…

Domestic violence in consanguineous marriages - findings from Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2012-13.

Domestic violence is a pandemic and estimated to affect one in three women globally, in their lifetime. Marriages within blood relations in Pakistan are common. In this study a secondary analysis of Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2012-13 was done to study the prevalence and profile of domestic violence in the context of consanguineous marriages in Pakistan. Almost 65% of women had some kind of blood relationship with their husbands. Women having a blood relationship with husbands were more likely to report having ever been subjected to marital control behaviours, emotional and physical…

Perceptions of Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage as Gender Role Violations: An Examination of Gendered Expectations (Sexism).

The current study sought to add to the literature that has demonstrated a link between sexism and sexual prejudice. The study evaluated whether a community sample with an age range of 19-64 (n = 122), including 32% sexual minority participants, believe that dating, sex, and marriage with same-sex partners are perceived to be gender role violations. Results varied by participant sexual/gender identity (LGBTQ or heterosexual) and political ideology. Liberal LGBTQ persons do not see same-sex relationships as gender role violations; LGBTQ non-liberals and heterosexual liberals rated same-sex relat…

The relationship between female genital cutting and sexual problems experienced in the first two months of marriage.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between female genital cutting (FGC) and sexual problems experienced by couples in the first 2 months of marriage ("honeymoon distress"). METHODS: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted at centers in Assiut and Sohag, Egypt, between March 1, 2011, and March 31, 2014. Eligible couples presented with sexual problems during the first 2 months of marriage. Couples were interviewed and asked to complete a pre-designed questionnaire, and a genital examination was performed. The primary outcomes of the study were the contribution of FGC to honeymoon …

Impact of consanguineous marriages in GJB2-related hearing loss in the Iranian population: a report of a novel variant.

Mutations in GJB2 and GJB6 genes are the main causes of autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL) in many populations. Here, we investigated GJB2 and GJB6 mutations in 114 patients from 77 affected ARNSHL families including 54 consanguineous marriages and 23 nonrelative marriages in the Iranian population. Clinical studies and genetic counseling were performed for all families. GJB2 and GJB6 genes were directly sequenced. Three known GJB6 large deletions [del(GJB6-D13S1830), del(GJB6-D13S1854), and a 920 kb deletion] were also checked by quantification of a common deleted region w…

Evaluation of anti-varicella antibody in young women before their marriage: A sero-epidemiologic study in Iran.

BACKGROUND: Chickenpox during pregnancy can cause severe complications in both the mother and her baby. However, no complications will occur in a mother with proper immunity. Therefore, physicians and health systems can make better decisions when they know the immunologic status of the women in a community. OBJECTIVES: We conducted this study to clarify the Varicella zoster virus (VZV) immune status of engaged women in Iran. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on 334 young women who intended to marry between 2006 and 2008. The subjects' VZV-immunoglobulin G (

Sexual satisfaction and dysfunction in marriages of male alcoholics: comparison with nonalcoholic maritally conflicted and nonconflicted couples.

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the contribution of alcoholism and marital conflict to male alcoholics' sexual problems. METHOD: Married couples with an alcoholic husband (n = 26) were compared with 26 maritally conflicted and 26 nonconflicted couples without alcohol-related problems on both sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction. RESULTS: The male alcoholics and their wives experienced less sexual satisfaction across a range of variables and more sexual dysfunction-specifically husbands' diminished sexual interest, impotence and premature ejaculation, and wives' painful intercourse-than

Transgender and non-binary adults' recommendations for relational, couple, marriage and family therapy: A Canadian qualitative study.

OBJECTIVE: Transgender and non-binary (TNB) individuals experience elevated mental health risks related to minority stress and marginalization. Although relational, couple, marriage and family therapy (RCMFT) services may support TNB clients, limited existing studies have examined how RCMFT interventions may be adapted to meet their needs. The present study explored TNB adults' recommendations for improving therapeutic interventions in RCMFT in Canada. METHODS: Twelve TNB adults across Canada were recruited through snowball sampling and community-based advertising. Semi-structured interviews …

Forced marriage, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation among married individuals: a population-based study from Western Iran.

BACKGROUND: Suicide remains a critical public health issue worldwide. In Iran, particularly in the western province of Kermanshah, forced marriage and domestic violence are prevalent social problems that may contribute to suicidal ideation among married individuals. This study aimed to examine the association between forced marriage, physical intimate partner violence (IPV), and suicidal ideation, while exploring the protective roles of social support and resilience. METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted in 2024 with 369 married adults aged 18-59 years from Kermansha…

Increasing access to oral healthcare for marriage-immigrant women in South Korea: programme design to policy recommendation.

OBJECTIVES: To examine oral health status and access to dental care among marriage-immigrant women (MIW) in South Korea (Korea). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analysed patients' demographic information and access to dental services through the 'Family-Love Dental Program' and compared them with Korean oral health surveillance data. The 'Family-Love Dental Program' resulted from a partnership among the Korean Ministry of the Gender Equality and Family, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, and Cigna Insurance Company (registered as 'LINA' in South Korea) to increase access to oral health for …

Evaluation of rubella IgG antibodies among women at marriage in kermanshah city, before and after mass vaccination.

BACKGROUND: Rubella is a mild viral infectious disease, usually occurs subclinically without a serious complication. But if occurs during pregnancy, specially the first trimester, it can transmit and invade to fetus causing congenital rubella syndrome or fetal death. In 2003, nearly all Iranians at the age of 5 to 25 years old were vaccinated against rubella and the vaccine was included in the compulsory immunization, MMR afterwards. METHODS: This study was carried out on girls attended at a marriage consultancy center in Kermanshah city (West of Iran) in 2006. Considering 95% of confidence, …

[Analysis of epidemiological characteristics of HIV infections among immigrant marriage women in rural areas in Zhejiang province].

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of HIV infected immigrant marriage women in rural areas in Zhejiang province. METHODS: A retrospective investigation was conducted among 118 HIV infected immigrant marriage women, who were detected in active or passive surveillance in rural areas in Zhejiang province. The investigation information included the basic demographic characteristics, risky behavior, the status of HIV infection among their spouses and children. EpiData 3.0 and SPSS 13.0 software were used for database set up and bivariate and multiple logistic regression anal…

Child marriage in conflict-affected communities in Yemen: Lived harms, resistance, and enabling pathways for girls' agency.

BackgroundWhile the global prevalence and consequences of child marriage are well documented, limited qualitative research has examined its lived impacts in conflict-affected Yemen, particularly from the perspectives of girls and communities. Moreover, little attention has been paid to local forms of resistance, agency, and the enabling conditions that support change in fragile and protracted conflict settings.ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the emotional, social and physical costs of child marriage, examine girls' and communities' resistance strategies including reflection, regret, and …

Воздействие общей стигматизации населения на вступление в брак у пациентов, у которых диагностирован множественный склероз: перекрестное исследование.

Множественный склероз (MS) представляет собой долгосрочное состояние, затрагивающее центральную нервную систему, которое обычно проявляется у молодых людей. Стигма создает серьезные психосоциальные проблемы для пациентов с НР, что негативно сказывается на их личной и общественной жизни. Вместе с тем в ограниченных исследованиях рассматривается вопрос о том, каким образом стигматизация, связанная с НР, влияет на брак. Это исследование было посвящено не состоящим в браке лицам в возрасте 20-40 лет в Иране, с тем чтобы определить распространенность общественного осуждения и их готовность выйти за

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BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a long-term condition affecting the central nervous system that typically manifests in young adults. Stigma poses significant psychosocial challenges for patients with MS, negatively impacting their personal and social lives. However, limited research has examined how MS-related stigmatization influences marriage. This …

Love after lockup: examining the role of marriage, social status, and financial stress among formerly incarcerated individuals.

BACKGROUND: Upon reintegration into society, formerly incarcerated individuals (FIIs) experience chronic financial stress due to prolonged unemployment, strained social relationships, and financial obligations. This study examined whether marriage and perceived social status can mitigate financial stress, which is deleterious to the well-being of FIIs. We also assessed whether sociodemographic factors influenced financial stress across marital status. We used cross-sectional data from 588 FIIs, collected in the 2023 Survey of Racism and Public Health. The financial stress outcome (Cronbach's […

Consanguineous marriage and associated diseases among their children and grandchildren in India: evidence from large-scale data.

Worldwide, more than 130 million infants are born each year and a considerable number of 13.5 million of these children have inbred parents. The present study aimed to investigate the association between parents' consanguinity and chronic illness among their children and grandchildren in India. The nationally representative data, Longitudinal Aging Study in India, 2017-2018, Wave 1 was used for the present study. Bivariate analysis, a probit model, and propensity score estimation were employed to conduct the study. The study observed the highest prevalence of consanguinity marriage in the stat…

The Enduring Significance of Skin Tone: Linking Skin Tone, Attitudes Toward Marriage and Cohabitation, and Sexual Behavior.

Past evidence has documented that attitudes toward marriage and cohabitation are related to sexual behavior in adolescence and young adulthood. This study extends prior research by longitudinally testing these associations across racial/ethnic groups and investigating whether culturally relevant variations within racial/ethnic minority groups, such as skin tone (i.e., lightness/darkness of skin color), are linked to attitudes toward marriage and cohabitation and sex. Drawing on family and public health literatures and theories, as well as burgeoning skin tone literature, it was hypothesized th…