Psychology & Psychiatry
Smart options for eating disorders
As anorexia nervosa rates continue to climb, eating disorder experts are examining the efficiency and availability of treatment options in Australia's health system.
Mar 23, 2022
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News tagged with autonomy
Obstetrics & gynaecology
CDC: Self-administered subcutaneous DMPA should be made available
(HealthDay)—Self-administered subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) should be made available as an additional approach for contraception, according to research published in the May 21 issue of the U.S. ...
May 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is coronavirus treatment fair? Not in an unequal society
An important notion underlying most clinical and ethical pandemic guidance worldwide is the concept of fairness; whether this is the question of how to make decisions to allocate limited health resources or the need for ethical ...
Mar 9, 2021
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Health
Studies examine sexual and reproductive empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa
Women in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda are often pressured by family and through societal expectations to have more children, but commonly resort to covert or indirect means of contraception to maintain some reproductive autonomy. ...
Nov 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Strong sense of self? You're more open to casual sex
From what we pick from the menu to what gadget we buy, how we see ourselves influences many of our daily choices. But could sense of self also sway how quickly we'll jump into bed with someone?
Jul 25, 2018
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Immunology
Patient engagement in asthma treatment plans may improve quality of life
(HealthDay)—Older adults with asthma and a greater desire for involvement in decision making have higher asthma-related quality of life, according to a study published in the July issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma ...
Jul 2, 2018
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Diabetes
Social support of autonomy tied to better glycemic control in DM
(HealthDay)—Family and friends' autonomy support may lead to better glycemic control by reducing distress among patients with diabetes, according to a study published online March 29 in Diabetes Care.
Apr 18, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Impact of parents on the well-being of young people greater than expected
According to a recent study, parental support for the autonomy of young people promotes the well-being of the latter in all major educational transitions: from primary to lower secondary school, from basic education to upper ...
Oct 20, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals autonomous individuals dislike gratitude and explores connection to interpersonal relationships
When you receive a gift from someone, do you have feelings of gratitude? Or do you feel obliged and burdened to reciprocate the gesture? Not everyone experiences gratitude in response to the generosity of others, according ...
Dec 13, 2016
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Other
Despite increasing global legalization of physician-assisted suicide, use remains rare
Despite increasing legalization of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) worldwide, the practice remains relatively rare and, when carried out, is primarily motivated by psychological factors such as loss of autonomy ...
Jul 5, 2016
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