December 18, 2020
COVID-19 restrictions mean both men and women spend longer doing jobs around the home. Women have seen a larger increase in unpaid work than men. Evidence shows that COVID-19 is reinforcing traditional social and cultural gender norms. A new report for UN Women analyses data from 38 countries around the world.
Unequal burden: how the COVID-19 pandemic is adding to women’s workloads
December 18, 2020
Purpose: This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 212 postpartum women using a web-based online survey in Ankara, Turkey.
Anxiety, depression, and knowledge level in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic
December 18, 2020
The goal of the Pre-Clinical Neuroimaging Research Pilot Study program is to facilitate the generation of new knowledge in the neurosciences through the development of funded research programs. This mechanism will provide seed-support up to $10,000 for innovative, high-risk animal imaging projects using the Bruker BioSpec 9.4T PET-MRI scanner using the IIBIS In-Vivo Imaging Core. Applicants (the contact PI) from one of the following three categories are eligible to apply: Category 1: New investigators without current or past NIH research support as PD/PI. Category 2: Established investigators who do not belong to Category 1 and do not have neuroimaging experience but wish to apply neuroimaging to enhance their current research. Category 3: Established neuroimaging investigators who do not belong to Category 1 & 2 and propose testing innovative ideas that represent clear departure from ongoing research interests. Award amount is up to $10,000 for one year.
Funding Opportunity: Stark Neurosciences Pre-Clinical Neuroimaging Pilot Grant
December 18, 2020
A primary research-related activity of the Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases (CDMD)’s Pilot and Feasibility (P&F) program is to foster the development of new diabetes-related investigators and provide seed-support for innovative, high-risk projects. The CDMD P&F program has two different grant mechanisms: Full P&F Grants: This mechanism will fund up to $50,000. Core P&F Grants: This mechanism will fund up to $5,000 for IDRC core usage. These “core bucks” will allow both new and established investigators to obtain key preliminary data for a developing area of diabetes-related research. This funding opportunity announcement invites applications from investigators at Indiana University School of Medicine and other Indiana University campuses (IU Bloomington, IU Muncie, etc.), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Purdue University, University of Notre Dame and the Indiana Biomedical Research Institute (IBRI).
Funding Opportunity: Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Pilot & Feasibility Grant
December 18, 2020
Background and objectives: Although the adverse cardiovascular effect of anemia has been well described, the effect of polycythemia on the incident atrial fibrillation (AF) remain unclear. The objective of this study is to identify the association between increased hemoglobin and incident AF.
December 18, 2020
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a review in The Journal of Women’s Health assessing research gaps and unmet needs around sex and genders differences in osteoarthritis (OA). The paper summarizes discussions among experts during an SWHR interdisciplinary scientific roundtable and highlights areas of need that warrant further attention in OA research, diagnosis, care, and education.
Osteoarthritis Research and Care: The Role of Sex and Gender Differences
December 17, 2020
The time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is characterized by overindulgence. While we tell others that we are eating and drinking in moderation, controlling our spending, and exercising more, in reality, we do the exact opposite. So where does this disconnect come from? Often when responding to questions about sensitive behaviors (for example, weight gain, over-eating, alcohol consumption), people want to appear socially “correct” while downplaying bad behaviors. Psychologists call this subconscious response social desirability bias (SDB), and for researchers who are trying to understand a person’s actual behavior, these biased responses are a problem.
Talk is cheap: Why we make healthy claims but indulge in unhealthy behaviors
December 17, 2020
On March 24, 2020 India implemented a national lockdown to prevent spread of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among its 1.3 billion people. As the pandemic may disproportionately impact women and girls, this study examines gender differences in knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms and preventive behaviors, as well as the adverse effects of the lockdown among adolescents and young adults.
December 17, 2020
COVID-19 has started to spread within China since the end of December 2019. As a special population, the pregnant and delivery women maybe influenced both in physical and psychological aspects. The meta-analysis was conducted about mental health in pregnant and delivery women.
December 17, 2020
Indeed surveyed 1,000 US workers about their job sentiment this past year and expectations for 2021. After the 2020 crisis, people are looking for stability in both their personal and professional lives, instead of seeking new job opportunities. Especially women and workers near retirement have been the most impacted negatively. 76% of respondents agree that having a secure, stable form of employment will be one of their top priorities next year.
How Covid-19 Impacted Women And Workers Near Retirement: US Expectations For 2021
