The needs and experiences of women with gestational diabetes mellitus from minority ethnic backgrounds in high-income nations: A systematic integrative review

BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents a growing challenge worldwide, with significant risks to both the mother and baby that extend beyond the duration of the pregnancy and immediate post-partum period. Women from ethnic minority groups who access GDM care in high-income settings face particular challenges. The aim of this systematic integrative review is to explore the experiences and needs of women with GDM from select ethnic groups in high-income healthcare settings.MethodsFor the purposes of this systematic integrative review, a comprehensive search strategy explored the electronic databases CINAHL, Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched for primary studies that explored the needs and experiences of women with gestational diabetes from select ethnic minority groups living in high-income nations. The ethnicity of the women in the study included: East, South and Southeast Asian, Indian subcontinent, Aboriginal/First Nations, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, Māori, Middle Eastern, African, or South/Latina American. Studies were assessed with the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool and findings were synthesised with thematic analysis.ResultsThis review included 15 qualitative studies, one mixed method, and one cross-sectional study. Six high-income nations were represented. The voices and experiences of 843 women who originated from at least one ethnic minority group are represented. Four major themes were constructed: psychological impact of GDM, GDM care and education, GDM and sociocultural impact, and GDM and lifestyle changes.Discussion and conclusionLimitations exist in the provision of culturally appropriate care to support the management of GDM in women from select ethnic groups in high-income healthcare settings. Women require care that is culturally appropriate, considering the individual needs and cultural practices of the woman. Engaging a woman’s partner and family ensures good support is provided. Culturally appropriate care needs to be co-designed with communities so that women are at the centre of their care, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.     

美国金融危机与东盟的战略调整

2008年席卷全球的美国次贷危机虽然没有使东盟成为重灾区,不过却有可能促使东盟在未来的发展方向上做出新的调整,这其中包括进一步加强与中国的经贸关系发展,并达到一个＂战略互信＂的新高度。     

试论东盟国家文化与中华文化的共生包容性发展

东盟国家的文化在其产生和发展过程中和中华文化有着持久的共生与包容性关系。东盟成立前东南亚国家的文化与中华文化共生并包容发展以完善自己多元、开放的文化结构。东盟成立后,外交与经济合作、以孔子学院为主的教育合作、通信技术和信息网络建立起的文化传媒等渠道,进一步加强并推动了东盟国家文化与中华文化的共生-包容性发展进程。在全球化的趋势下,东盟国家在与中华文化共生互容过程中将不断加强各国之间的内在联系,以完善东盟多元而不失特色的文化体征,加强国家的文化内力。     

主权争议与英国维护海外战略据点的策略 ——以马尔维纳斯(福克兰)群岛和直布罗陀为中心

在二战后英帝国渐趋解体的过程中,马尔维纳斯(福克兰)群岛和直布罗陀在分别面对阿根廷和西班牙要求主权的压力下,依然作为英国重要的海外战略据点,受到有效控制和维护。这主要得益于英国运用多种策略,特别是以“民族自决权”为主轴,利用当地居民的诉求以模糊主权争议焦点。在此基础上,英国借法律法规空白或模糊之处以扩大领土领海;借改变属地名称、居民身份地位以淡化殖民色彩;借加大经济扶持开发力度以增强经济价值;在极端情况下不惜动用武力。这些策略导致上述两地的主权争议长期被搁置,并为偏向英方的当地政权提供了更大的政治经济发展空间。     

Exist or exit? Women business‐owners in Bangladesh during COVID‐19

Within the unique context of COVID‐19, this feminist research provides novel insights on how gender‐specific issues are articulated in the experiences of women concerning their small businesses in a patriarchal developing nation. Based on the interviews of women business‐owners in Bangladesh, this research reveals the diversified gendered experiences of women in private and public spheres in continuing their business operations during the pandemic period. It also unveils patriarchal practices regarding women's discontinuing or closing down ventures due to the COVID‐19 crisis. Thus, the research substantially advances the understanding on the influence of gender on women's continuing or discontinuing or even closing down their businesses in a highly patriarchal developing nation during the pandemic period. It further offers important suggestions for policy practitioners in supporting women business‐owners of patriarchal developing nations during the COVID‐19 pandemic.     

东盟及其与中国关系的新发展背景下的泛北部湾合作

把"泛北部湾合作"放在东盟及其与中国关系的新发展背景下,作一个多维的审视,泛北部湾合作应站在一个新的更高的起点上,要在实现中国和东盟互利共赢的战略指导下推进。在经济合作的基本制度上,遵循中国—东盟自由贸易区建设的原则和制度安排,借鉴GMS合作的一些做法,突出"泛北部湾"的特点、体现泛北部湾区域独特的合作优势,合作的内容可以尽可能广泛,提出能为东盟接受的行动方案或框架性建议。     

阿拉伯国家艾滋病问题现状综述

本文概述了阿拉伯国家艾滋病问题的现状，分析了阿拉伯国家自身的文化、社会结构特点与艾滋病传播的关系，指出艾滋病已成为当今阿拉伯各国不可忽视的重要问题，同时也对阿拉伯国家防治艾滋病的前景做出了较乐观的估计。     

公平原则的环境伦理学阐释

公平是伦理学中的一项重要原则.环境伦理学突破传统伦理学的界限,赋予了公平更为丰富的内涵.在环境伦理学中,公平包括人与自然层面上的人地公平以及人与人层面上的代际公平和代内公平,其中代内公平又可分为国际公平和国内公平.人地公平的人类基本行为准则是尊重自然原则和责任原则,代际公平的人类基本行为准则是责任原则和合理储存原则,代内公平的人类基本行为准则是权利平等原则、公正补偿原则和合作互助原则.     

东盟与欧盟一体化进程比较研究

东盟和欧盟这两个区域组织在一体化进程中的表现不十分相同 ,究其原因既有历史文化背景的区别 ,也是现实情况所致 ,但这都不影响两个组织借助一体化方式发展本区域经济。两大国际组织一体化的实践极大丰富和补充了传统国际组织的理论