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Commentary

Apr 2, 2025

Understanding Meno-Fog: Navigating Brain Fog During Menopause

The menopausal transition is a significant phase in a woman's life, often stretching over a decade. During this time, women might face a range of symptoms, with “meno-fog”—that pesky brain fog, confusion, and memory loss—being particularly challenging. Recognizing meno-fog is the first step in managing it.
Commentary

Dec 27, 2024

How the Air Force Can Move from Storming to Norming Hair Standards

The U.S. Air Force's updated hair standards for women continue to spark debate due to deeply rooted norms and the challenges of institutional change. Gaining buy-in for these updates is crucial for fostering inclusivity and operational readiness within the service.
Commentary

Nov 6, 2024

The Invisible Summit: Why the Mountain Is Too High for Women in the Quest for Leadership

Women face invisible barriers to leadership, with biases affecting their advancement. Black women encounter dual biases of race and gender, leading to higher turnover and fewer promotions. Overcoming these barriers requires recognizing and addressing the systemic challenges to genuine inclusivity.
Research

Oct 21, 2024

Racism-related Stress and Mental Health Among Black Women Living in Los Angeles County, California: A Comparison of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder Screening Scales

This study assessed Black women's exposure to racism-related stress during postpartum and its impact on mood and anxiety disorder symptoms. Racism-related stress, income, education, and mental health history significantly affected PMAD symptoms.
Research

Oct 21, 2024

Discrimination During Childbirth and Postpartum Care Utilization Among Black Birthing People in California, United States

This study compared discrimination during childbirth and postpartum care utilization among Black birthing people in California. Racial and language discrimination increased postpartum visits, while insurance discrimination reduced them.
Research

Oct 21, 2024

Structural Factors in Health Care Associated With the Mental Health Needs of Black Women in California During the Perinatal Period

This study examined mental health care among Black women in California during and after pregnancy. While many reported mood and anxiety disorder symptoms, <15% received treatment. Women with private insurance were more likely to receive care.
Research

Oct 21, 2024

Enhancing Obstetric Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of Black Maternal Mental Health: A Feasibility Study

This study assessed the impact of PMAD training on healthcare providers' attitudes, knowledge, and implicit racial biases. Training improved screening attitudes and empathy, but biases persisted, highlighting the need for ongoing interventions.
Research

Sep 13, 2024

COVID-19 School Closures Were Associated With A Decline In Employment For Female Nurses With Young Children

This study combined labor-force participation data with measures of school closures to examine the association between local school closures and labor supply among female nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commentary

Jun 27, 2024

Women Can't Build Secure Futures Without Financial Literacy

Despite the emergence of financial feminism and greater policy attention paid to this topic, women who face the greatest challenges in securing financial independence may still face barriers to improving their financial literacy. Women would benefit from free, diverse, and accessible forms of financial education.
Commentary

May 30, 2024

Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

The women of Sudan are ready to help design a peace movement that protects themselves and their children. Support from international actors and the African diaspora could go a long way in creating space for them to play a central role in Sudan's future.
Project

May 10, 2024

Financial independence and gender equality in the EU

Through quantitative and qualitative analytic methods, researchers seek to strengthen the institutional capacity to address gender inequalities in financial independence in EU member states.
Commentary

Nov 30, 2023

Book Review: 'Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat' by Sarah Percy

In her book Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat, Sarah Percy offers an expansive and insightful exploration of both the historical record as well as how—and why—it may have been erased.

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Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

Limiting Access to Reproductive Health Care May Undermine National Security

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Understanding Meno-Fog: Navigating Brain Fog During Menopause

How the Air Force Can Move from Storming to Norming Hair Standards

The Invisible Summit: Why the Mountain Is Too High for Women in the Quest for Leadership

Racism-related Stress and Mental Health Among Black Women Living in Los Angeles County, California: A Comparison of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder Screening Scales

Discrimination During Childbirth and Postpartum Care Utilization Among Black Birthing People in California, United States

Structural Factors in Health Care Associated With the Mental Health Needs of Black Women in California During the Perinatal Period

Enhancing Obstetric Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of Black Maternal Mental Health: A Feasibility Study

COVID-19 School Closures Were Associated With A Decline In Employment For Female Nurses With Young Children

Women Can't Build Secure Futures Without Financial Literacy

Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

Financial independence and gender equality in the EU

Book Review: 'Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat' by Sarah Percy

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Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

Limiting Access to Reproductive Health Care May Undermine National Security

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Understanding Meno-Fog: Navigating Brain Fog During Menopause

How the Air Force Can Move from Storming to Norming Hair Standards

The Invisible Summit: Why the Mountain Is Too High for Women in the Quest for Leadership

Racism-related Stress and Mental Health Among Black Women Living in Los Angeles County, California: A Comparison of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder Screening Scales

Discrimination During Childbirth and Postpartum Care Utilization Among Black Birthing People in California, United States

Structural Factors in Health Care Associated With the Mental Health Needs of Black Women in California During the Perinatal Period

Enhancing Obstetric Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of Black Maternal Mental Health: A Feasibility Study

COVID-19 School Closures Were Associated With A Decline In Employment For Female Nurses With Young Children

Women Can't Build Secure Futures Without Financial Literacy

Sudanese Women as Agents of Change in the Wake of Conflict

Financial independence and gender equality in the EU

Book Review: 'Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat' by Sarah Percy

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