OBJECTIVE This paper examines how the term "empowerment" has been used in relation to the care and education of patients with chronic conditions over the past decade. METHODS Fifty-five articles were analysed, using a qualitative method of thematic analysis. RESULTS Empowerment is more often defined according to some of its anticipated outcomes rather than to its very nature. However, becau...

BACKGROUND The study aimed to (dis)prove the association of the level of women's empowerment with their future intention to perpetuate female genital cutting for their daughters. METHODS In a national representative community-based sample of 14,393 currently-married women in Egypt, the level of empowerment, intention to continue the practice, and other socio- demographic variables were collec...

BACKGROUND Empowerment among women in the context of a romantic relationship may affect the use of reproductive healthcare services; however, current literature examining this association is limited and inconsistent. We therefore aimed to examine the relationship between several measures of empowerment and use of inadequate antenatal care among women in Ghana. METHODS We conducted a cross-sec...

Since educated women may contribute significantly to the growth of their nation, education is a vital concern for both government and civil society in India. The ability respond problems, challenge established roles, transform lives are all made possible by education, which major step empowerment women. We must not undervalue value light India’s recent rise superpower status general. most effec...

Womanly education ensures not only better development of civilization, but to teach after that generation too. Education is landmark of women empowerment since it facilitates them to responds to the challenges, to confront their customary appearance and revolutionize their living. Gender disparity in education sector is a dilemma for a nation like India, where women constituting more than 50% o...

CONTEXT Menopause is described as a period of psychological difficulties that changes the lifestyle of women in multiple ways. Menopausal women require more information about their physical and psychosocial needs. Empowerment during the menopause can contribute to improving the perception of this stage and the importance of self-care. It is essential to increase women's awareness and adaptation...

OBJECTIVE Over the last few decades, Bangladesh has made significant progress towards achieving targets for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and women empowerment. This study is aimed at identifying the levels and patterns of women empowerment in relation to health seeking behavior in Bangladesh. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study among 200 rural married women i...