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This study investigates how intimate partner violence (IPV) affects women’s dietary diversity across eight low- and middle-income countries, using nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey data. IPV—a widespread form of gender-based violence—was associated with reduced consumption of diverse foods and fewer food groups in several settings, including Nigeria, Kenya, and the Philippines, though associations varied by location. Findings suggest that the nutritional consequences of IPV extend beyond children’s health to women’s own diets, influenced by local food environments and access. The research underscores the importance of addressing gender-based violence as a determinant of women’s nutritional wellbeing

Black and Hispanic women face disproportionately high diabetes rates, with Black women 2.3 times and Hispanic women 1.4 times more likely to die from diabetes than White women. Despite the National DPP's broad reach (>770,000 enrolled), participation remains lower among these populations. This study emphasizes that systemic changes, community partnerships, and culturally responsive approaches are essential for reducing diabetes disparities.

This article discusses the challenges and lessons learned from conducting an inclusive randomized controlled trial (AFRI-c) in 91 care homes across England.�

Questions about belonging are particularly poignant to migrant English language teaching (ELT) professionals. However, few studies have explored migrant ELT professionals’ emotional belonging, and even fewer studies have studied how Black women native English teachers navigate their emotional belonging as they teach English abroad, in countries like Korea.