Annotated Bibliography
James Goggans
Trident University
Instructor: Dr. Maria Luque
MHS504 Scholarly Writing in the Health Sciences
1 May 2022
Rangel, E. L., Castillo-Angeles, M., Easter, S. R., Atkinson, R. B., Gosain, A., Hu, Y. Y., … & Kim, E. (2021). Incidence of infertility and pregnancy complications in US female surgeons. JAMA Surgery, 156(10), 905-915.
The study shows that female surgeons have higher chances of experiencing infertility issues. The issues may result from delayed training and the complex nature of their work. The study also showed that female surgeons who operate more than 12 hours a week are more likely to experience pregnancy complications. The study is relevant because it highlights the increased risks of infertility in a specific population, female male surgeons. The article is credible because it is current and was authored by authoritative professionals. They are affiliated with the departments of surgery, obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatric surgery in different hospitals.
Gleason, J. L., Shenassa, E. D., & Thomas, M. E. (2019). Self-reported infertility, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular events: a cross-sectional analysis among US women. Fertility and sterility, 111(1), 138-146.
The research sought to establish the relationship between metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular issues, and infertility. The article, which acknowledges infertility as a serious public health concern, concludes that women who experience infertility at any point in their lives are likely to experience cardiovascular health issues later. The article is relevant because it establishes the long-term effects of infertility. The article’s authors are credible and are affiliated with the departments of family science, epidemiology and biostatistics, and public health at the University of Maryland.
Greil, A. L., Slauson-Blevins, K. S., Lowry, M. H., & McQuillan, J. (2020). Concerns about treatment for infertility in a probability-based sample of US women. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 38(1), 16-24.
There are concerns that women who experience infertility have distressing life experiences. Research also shows that only half of US women seek medical services concerning infertility. The study showed that treatment concerns are associated with general distress and fertility-specific challenges. It is a study that assesses the role and effectiveness of the treatment of the issue. The study helps ascertain whether current treatment approaches are working to address the issue or not. The study is current since it was published in 2019 and has been authored by credible authors affiliated with Old Dominion and Alfred Universities.
Sadecki, E., Weaver, A., Zhao, Y., Stewart, E. A., & Ainsworth, A. J. (2022). Fertility trends and comparisons in a historical cohort of US women with primary infertility. Reproductive health, 19(1), 1-11.
The research shows that the prevalence of infertility continues to increase in the USA. The study also shows that women experiencing primary infertility have unique demographic characteristics compared to others. They are more likely to be married, educated, and using barrier contraception. The women are also less likely to be smokers. The study is relevant in understanding the socialization of women experiencing infertility in society. The study is also current and authored by credible professionals whose affiliations have been given by clicking their names. The article is also published on a more prominent professional website, Reproductive Health which publishes content on human reproduction.
Alamin, S., Allahyari, T., Ghorbani, B., Sadeghitabar, A., & Karami, M. T. (2020). Failure in identity building as the main challenge of infertility: a qualitative study. Journal of reproduction & infertility, 21(1), 49.
The study reveals that identity crisis which is based on the experiences of infertile people and their social construction in mind, has serious consequences. For example, women who feel they can only be accepted by society by having children may experience emotional and psychological torture compared to those who embrace issues such as fertility. The article further advocates for social support that will help build the identity of infertile people. The article is relevant because it helps in linking identity to infertility and advocating for social support. The article is published in a credible journal, the Journal of Reproduction and Infertility. The authors are also affiliated with credible faculties and research centers.
Murugappan, G., Li, S., Alvero, R. J., Luke, B., & Eisenberg, M. L. (2021). Association between infertility and all-cause mortality: analysis of US claims data. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 225(1), 57-e1.
The research poses that the consequences of infertility go beyond the pursuit of family building, as infertile women face increased risks of cancer, maternal morbidity, and other chronic diseases. Regardless of race, ethnic group, age, and economic status, these risks exist. The study is relevant because it reinforces the burden of the disease and its long-term impacts. The article is published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The authors are affiliated with the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Department of Urology, and the Department of Reproductive Health.
Öztürk, R., Bloom, T. L., Li, Y., & Bullock, L. F. (2021). Stress, stigma, violent experiences, and social support of us infertile women. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 39(2), 205-217.
Studies indicate that infertile women experience sociological and psychological stigma. In this study, the findings indicate that infertile women have experienced high levels of stress and emotional abuse in the US and other developed countries. The research also shows that infertile women are less likely to report violence than their fertile counterparts. The relevance of this study is its ability to ascertain that infertile women are vulnerable to stigma, and it is even worse than they cannot report.
Gipson, J. D., Bornstein, M. J., & Hindin, M. J. (2020). Infertility: a continually neglected component of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 98(7), 505.
The article is a bulletin of the World Health organization and poses that it has been challenging to address infertility because of the little attention given to the issue. The article acknowledges that having a child is a wish for many and a fundamental component of life. The authors mention that failure to view fertility holistically has led o hampered efforts to address the issue. According to the authors, millions of people are affected by infertility, especially as society continues to experience adverse health effects and impede economic development. Infertile people also experience devastating social consequences, which include stigma and abandonment. The article is credible because it is published in the National Library of Medicine by the World Health Organization. The article also contains a list of credible sources which the information was drawn from.
Gipson, J. D., Bornstein, M. J., & Hindin, M. J. (2020). Infertility: a continually neglected component of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 98(7), 505.
The article reports that TRIP13 has pathogenic variants that cause infertility in females. The variants also cause oocyte maturation arrest, leading to fertility in females. The dosage of the mutant, which can address infertility issues, is associated with human diseases. Therefore, as much as it has implications for infertility treatment, human beings’ safety should be assessed first. The article is relevant in weighing the advantages and disadvantages of infertility treatment options. The article is authoritative because it is a bulletin of the World Health Organization and draws its statistics and research from credible sources evident in the bibliography list.
Schlegel, P. N., Sigman, M., Collura, B., De Jonge, C. J., Eisenberg, M. L., Lamb, D. J., … & Zini, A. (2021). Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men: AUA/ASRM guideline part I. The Journal of Urology, 205(1), 36-43.
The article poses that male infertility is a critical aspect of society. The health of patients and the consequences associated with male infertility should not be ignored. According to this article, detected male infertility increases the risk of other health problems among men. Further, the article poses that several medical conditions lead to infertility among men. The article is relevant because it addresses a possible cause of infertility in men, informing ways to approach infertility treatment. The article was published in the American Urological Association in the Journal of Urology and was recently updated, which makes it credible.
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Bibliography with annotations
Dr. Maria Luque MHS504 Scholarly Writing in the Health Sciences 1 May 2022 James Goggans Trident University
Rangel, E. L., Castillo-Angeles, M., Easter, S. R., Atkinson, R. B., Gosain, A., Hu, Y. Y., … & Kim, E. (2021). Incidence of infertility and pregnancy complications in US female surgeons. JAMA Surgery, 156(10), 905-915.
The study shows that female surgeons have higher chances of experiencing infertility issues. The issues may result from delayed training and the complex nature of their work. The study also showed that female surgeons who operate more than 12 hours a week are more likely to experience pregnancy complications. The study is relevant because it highlights the increased risks of infertility in a specific population, female male surgeons. The article is credible
