REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

This study looked at whether teaching family planning through a game-like method (gamification) helps university students learn more and have better attitudes about it. Forty students who had never had family planning training before took a short online lesson. Their knowledge an…

This study looked at whether less invasive methods, like a vaginal swab or collecting fluid from the womb, can give the same information as a standard biopsy when analyzing the microbiome (the community of bacteria) in the reproductive tract. Fifty-seven women aged 18-50 provided…

This study tested a web-based decision support tool for women veterans to help them discuss their reproductive goals with their VA doctors. About 465 women aged 18-44 were split into two groups: one received a link to the tool before their appointment, the other did not. The goal…

This study reviewed medical records of 45 women whose copper IUDs broke during removal, requiring a hysteroscopy (a camera-guided procedure). Researchers aimed to identify patient factors that increase the risk of IUD fragmentation. The goal is to help doctors predict and prevent…

This study tested whether adding an escape room game to standard reproductive health education helps university students learn more and think more equally about gender. 80 students took part, with one group getting only traditional lessons and another playing a game called "Hidde…