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Desalegn M, Yohannes T, Tesfaye L. Determinants of low Apgar score among newborns delivered by Cesarean section in Nigist Eleni Mohammed memorial specialized hospital, Southern Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12420. [PMID: 38816451 PMCID: PMC11139861 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62223-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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A variety of factors can predispose newborns to have a low Apgar score after delivery. Identification of the determinants of low Apgar scores is an important first step to take to apply the necessary precautions. This study aimed to identify the determinants of low fifth-minute Apgar score after a Cesarean section. An institutional-based case-control study was conducted among mothers who deliver their newborns by Cesarean section in Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, from July 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022. Data were collected from 70 cases and 140 controls using a semi-structured checklist. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select both charts of mothers with cases and controls. Charts of mothers with newborns Apgar score less than 7 were considered as cases; whereas a similar group of charts of mothers with newborns with fifth-minute Apgar score greater than or equal to 7 were categorized as control. Descriptive statistics and bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to describe the mothers and newborns and identify determinants of the fifth-minute low Apgar score, respectively. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with their respective 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to declare the determinant factors, and the statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. In total, 140 controls and 70 cases of mothers charts were enrolled in this study. The Mean ± SD age of mothers of cases and controls were 26.9 ± 4.9 and 27.06 ± 4.1 years, respectively. General anaesthesia (AOR = 4.2; 95% CI: 1.9 ‒ 9.3), rural residence (AOR = 3.7, 95% CI, 1.7‒8.1), low birth weight (AOR = 3.2, 95% CI, 1.3‒7.8), and emergency Cesarean section (AOR = 2.6; 95% CI: 1.2 ‒ 5.8) were identified determinant factors of low fifth minute Apgar score. A fifth-minute low Apgar score was significantly associated with newborns delivered through emergency Cesarean section, low birth weight, rural residence, and delivered from mothers who had undergone Cesarean section under general anaesthesia.
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- Mitiku Desalegn
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosaina, Ethiopia.
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosaina, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosaina, Ethiopia
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Finnbogadóttir HR, Henriksen L, Hegaard HK, Halldórsdóttir S, Paavilainen E, Lukasse M, Broberg L. The Consequences of A History of Violence on Women's Pregnancy and Childbirth in the Nordic Countries: A Scoping Review. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2024:15248380241253044. [PMID: 38805432 DOI: 10.1177/15248380241253044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Violence against women (VAW) is a global challenge also in the childbearing period. Despite high gender equality, there is a high prevalence of VAW in the Nordic countries. This scoping review aims to explore predictors for and consequences of a history of violence on women's pregnancy and childbirth in the Nordic countries, including women's experience of the impact of violence and the interventions used to detect, address consequences, and prevent further violence. The framework by Arksey and O'Malley was followed, and English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish literature was included. The population was women aged ≥18 residing in the Nordic countries during the perinatal period. Eight databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, ASSIA, Social Services-, and Sociological abstracts. There was no limitation of the search time frame. The initial screening resulted in 1,104 records, and after removing duplicates, 452 remained. Finally, 61 papers met the inclusion criteria. The results covering the past 32 years indicated that childbearing women with a history of violence are at greater risk of common complaints and hospitalization during pregnancy, fear of childbirth, Cesarean section, breastfeeding difficulties, and physical and mental health problems. While extensive research was found on the associations between a history of and current violence and outcomes related to pregnancy, there was a lack of intervention studies and studies from Finland. Efforts must be made to scientifically test the methods used to reduce and treat the adverse effects of a history of violence and prevent further violence.
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- Copenhagen University Hospital-Rigshospitalet, Denmark
- The University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Denmark
- Slagelse Hospital, Denmark
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Aziz MA, Hidayat D, Irwantoro G, Nugrahani AD, Wijaya JJ, Alamsyah SNK, Almira NL, Sutjighassani T, Santoso DPJ, Krisnadi SR. Differential DHA and EPA Levels in Women with Preterm and Term Births: A Tertiary Hospital Study in Indonesia. Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e943895. [PMID: 38733071 PMCID: PMC11095130 DOI: 10.12659/msm.943895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Preterm birth is one of the main causes of neonatal death worldwide. One strategy focused on preventing preterm birth is the administration of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) during pregnancy. Omega-3 LCPUFAs, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential in metabolic and physiological processes during embryonic and fetal development. This study aimed to compare DHA and EPA levels in 44 women with preterm births and 44 women with term births at a tertiary hospital in West Java Province, Indonesia, between November 2022 and March 2023. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 88 patients in this study consisted of 44 patients with term births (≥37 gestational weeks) and 44 patients with preterm births (<37 gestational weeks) at a tertiary hospital in West Java Province, Indonesia. This observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to March 2023. Using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test, maternal DHA and EPA levels were investigated. IBM SPSS 24.0 was used to statistically measure outcomes. RESULTS Average maternal DHA and EPA levels in patients with preterm births were significantly lower than those in term births. Preterm labor risk was further increased by DHA levels of ≤5.70 µg/mL (OR=441.00, P=0.000) and EPA levels ≤3971.54 µg/mL (OR=441.00, P=0.000). CONCLUSIONS Since the average maternal DHA and EPA levels were significantly lower in patients with preterm births, adequate intake of omega-3 LCPUFA in early pregnancy and consistency with existing nutritional guidelines was associated with a lower risk of preterm delivery for pregnant women.
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- Muhammad Alamsyah Aziz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Clinical Clerkship, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran – Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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Gasa PS, Tomita A, Juby V, Paruk S. The valproate prescription pattern for female mental healthcare users of reproductive age. S Afr J Psychiatr 2024; 30:2158. [PMID: 38628904 PMCID: PMC11019080 DOI: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v30i0.2158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Sodium valproate (valproate) that is used both as an anti-epileptic and a mood stabiliser is teratogenic in pregnancy. A Dear Health Care Professional Letter (DHCPL) issued in December 2015 recommended the avoidance of sodium valproate prescription in women of childbearing age (WOCBA) and pregnant women. Aim This study aimed to describe the prescription pattern of valproate in female mental healthcare users (MHCUs). Setting Regional hospital psychiatry department in King Dinizulu Hospital Complex, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Methods This was a descriptive, retrospective chart review of female in- and out-patient aged 12-55 years who were receiving a valproate prescription for mental illness between 01 January 2018 and 31 December 2020. Results Of the 158 females who received valproate during the study period, 15 (9.5%) had it tapered off while 143 (90.5%) were continued. Only 19% of all the patients had documented counselling regarding valproate, 19 (12%) had documented contraceptive use, and six (3.8%) continued its use at any point during pregnancy. The most frequently prescribed dose range was 800 mg - 1499 mg/day (n = 111, 70.7%) and the most common psychiatric indication was a psychotic disorder. Conclusion This study showed that prescription of valproate in female MHCUs still occurs in practice in a referral centre in South Africa despite the guidelines outlining management of those of reproductive age on valproate. The prescription pattern and monitoring of valproate were poorly documented in relation to the guideline. Contribution This study highlights the lack of adherence to recommendations regarding the prescription of valproate in WOCBA and the need for improved documentation of the indications, consent and counselling.
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- Phumla S Gasa
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Aijaz M, Bozkurt B, Planey AM, Cilenti D, Khairat S, Shea CM. The evolution of health system planning and implementation of maternal telehealth services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241259858. [PMID: 38832100 PMCID: PMC11146003 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241259858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Background Differential access to healthcare is associated with disparities in maternal outcomes. Telehealth is one approach for improving access to maternal services. However, little is known regarding how health systems leverage telehealth to close the access gap. Objective This study examines how health systems have approached decisions about using telehealth for maternal services before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency and what factors were considered. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 health system leaders between July and October 2021 and June and August 2022. We used a rapid analysis followed by a content analysis approach. Results Five health systems did not provide maternal telehealth services before the PHE due to a lack of reimbursement. Two health systems provided limited services as research endeavors, and one had integrated telehealth into routine maternity care. During the PHE, all transitioned to telehealth, with the primary consideration being patient and staff safety. At the time of the interview, key considerations shifted to patient access, patient preferences, patient complexity, return on investment, and staff burnout. However, several barriers impacted telehealth use, including coverage of portable devices and connectivity. These issues were reported to be common among underinsured, low-income, and rural patients. Health systems with particularly advanced capabilities worked on approaches to fill access gaps for these patients. Conclusion Some health systems prioritized telehealth to improve access to high-quality maternal services for patients at the highest risk of adverse outcomes. However, policy and patient-level barriers to equitable implementation of these services persist.
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- Monisa Aijaz
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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Gwacham-Anisiobi U, Boo YY, Oladimeji A, Kurinczuk JJ, Roberts N, Opondo C, Nair M. Effects of community-based interventions for stillbirths in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 67:102386. [PMID: 38152414 PMCID: PMC10751841 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alone contributed to 42% of global stillbirths in 2019, and the rate of stillbirth reduction has remained slow. There has been an increased uptake of community-based interventions to combat stillbirth in the region, but the effects of these interventions have been poorly assessed. Our objectives were to examine the effect of community-based interventions on stillbirth in SSA. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched eight databases (MEDLINE [OvidSP], Embase [OvidSP], Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Global Health, Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation index [Web of Science Core Collection], CINAHL [EBSCOhost] and Global Index Medicus) and four grey literature sources from January 1, 2000 to July 7, 2023 for relevant studies from SSA. Community-based interventions targeting stillbirths solely or as part of complex interventions, with or without hospital interventions were included, while hospital-only interventions, microcredit schemes and maternity waiting home interventions were excluded. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's tools. The study outcome was odds of stillbirth in intervention versus control communities. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) were estimated using random-effects models, and subgroup analyses were performed by intervention type and strategies. Publication bias was evaluated by funnel plot and Egger's test. This study is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42021296623. Findings Of the 4223 records identified, seventeen studies from fifteen SSA countries were eligible for inclusion. One study had four arms (community only, hospital only, community and hospital, and control arms), so information was extracted from each arm. Analysis of 13 of the 17 studies which had community-only intervention showed that the odds of stillbirth did not vary significantly between community-based intervention and control groups (OR 0.96; 95% CI 0.78-1.17, I2 = 57%, p ≤ 0.01, n = 63,884). However, analysis of four (out of five) studies that included both community and health facility components found that in comparison with community only interventions, this combination strategy significantly reduced the odds of stillbirth by 17% (OR 0.83; 95% CI 0.79-0.87, I2 = 11%, p = 0.37, n = 244,868), after excluding a study with high risk of bias. The quality of the 17 studies were graded as poor (n = 2), fair (n = 9) and good (n = 6). Interpretation Community-based interventions alone, without strengthening the quality and capacity of health facilities, are unlikely to have a substantial effect on reducing stillbirths in SSA. Funding Nuffield Department of Population Health, Balliol College, the Clarendon Fund, Medical Research Council.
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- Uchenna Gwacham-Anisiobi
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Bodleian Health Care Libraries, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Liu X, Liu L, Zhang J, Meng X, Huang C, Zhang M. Construction and evaluation of nursing-sensitive quality indicators for vaginal birth after cesarean: A Delphi study based on Chinese population. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21389. [PMID: 37885709 PMCID: PMC10598526 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Aim To develop scientific, systematic and clinically applicable nursing-sensitive quality indicators for vaginal birth after cesarean in obstetrics, which provide a theoretical and clinical basis for monitoring and improving the nursing quality of vaginal birth after cesarean in China. Methods A modified Delphi-consensus technique was used in this study. Based on literature retrieval published between January 2012 and December 2022 and group discussion, the preliminary nursing-sensitive quality indicators were selected using a structural-process-outcome model. Then a questionnaire was designed on the preliminary indicators. The modified Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of expert consultation among 26 hospitals in China. The survey data of experts' opinions were collected and analyzed to determine the final nursing-sensitive quality indicators. The importance of indicators, rationality of calculation formula and operability of data collection were analyzed and discussed. Results A total of 33 nursing-sensitive quality indicators were determined. The indicators were composed of 3-level ones, including 3 first-level indicators (structural, process and outcome indicators), 9 s-level ones and 33 third-level ones. The positive coefficients in the two rounds of expert consultation were 95.56 % and 97.67 %, respectively, and the authoritative coefficients were 0.88 and 0.94. The coefficients of variation ranged from 0.05 to 0.28. Conclusion The nursing-sensitive quality indicators were successfully developed using the modified Delphi method. The indicators are scientific, systematic and clinically operable, and play an important role in improving the nursing quality for pregnant women with vaginal birth after cesarean.
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- Xian Liu
- Endoscopy Room, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Liao Y, Cheng X, Li Z, Li Y. The mediating role of physical activity and health status between a health-supportive environment and well-being: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1233970. [PMID: 37927875 PMCID: PMC10622802 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1233970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Objective Based on the social-ecological systems theory and social support theory, this study aims to explore the relationship between a health-supportive environment and well-being among residents. It further examined the mediating role of physical activity and health status in the pathway between a health-supportive environment and well-being. Methods The study utilized data from 2,717 samples of the China General Social Survey (2021) and conducted multiple regression analysis and mediation analysis using statistical software Stata 16.0 and SPSS PROCESS 3.3. Results (1) A health-supportive environment had a significant impact on residents' well-being (t = 8.476, p < 0.001). (2) Among the three dimensions of natural environment, built environment, and neighborhood social environment, the influence of neighborhood social relationship environment had the strongest influence on residents' well-being (t = 8.443, p < 0.001). (3) Physical activity and health status played a mediating role in the relationship between a health-supportive environment and residents' well-being. The mediating effect was as follows: health-supportive environment → physical activity → well-being with a mediation effect of 0.020; health-supportive environment → health status → well-being with a mediation effect of 0.029; health-supportive environment → physical activity → health status → well-being with a mediation effect of 0.008. Conclusion A health-supportive environment not only directly influences residents' well-being but also indirectly affects it through physical activity and health status. It is essential to focus on improving both the natural and built environment as well as the neighborhood social relationship environment in enhancing residents' well-being. Physical activity serves as an important means to improve residents' health level and promote their well-being.
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- Yi Liao
- School of Mathematics and Statistics, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Physical Education, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Sports Economics and Management, Hubei University of Economics, Wuhan, China
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Suha SA, Islam MN. A systematic review and future research agenda on detection of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with computer-aided techniques. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20524. [PMID: 37867807 PMCID: PMC10589778 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is among the most prevalent endocrinological abnormalities seen in reproductive female bodies posing serious health hazards. The correctness of interpreting this condition depends heavily on the wide spectrum of associated symptoms and the doctor's expertise, making real-time clinical detection quite challenging. Thus, investigations on computer-aided PCOS detection systems have recently been explored by several researchers worldwide as a potential replacement for manual assessment. This review study's objective is to analyze the relevant research works on computer-assisted methods for automatically identifying PCOS through a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology as well as investigate the research limitations and explore potential future research scopes in this domain. 28 articles have been selected using the PRISMA approach based on a set of inclusion-exclusion criteria for conducting the review. The data synthesis of the selected articles has been conducted using six data exploration themes. As outcomes, the SLR explored the topical association between the studies; their research profiles; objectives; data size, type, and sources; methodologies applied for the detection of PCOS; and lastly the research outcomes along with their evaluation measures and performances. The study also highlights areas for future research directions examining the study gaps to enhance the current efforts for autonomous PCOS identification; such as integrating advanced techniques with the current methods; developing interactive software systems; exploring deep learning and unsupervised machine learning techniques; enhancing datasets and country context; and investigating more unknown factors behind PCOS. Thus, this SLR provides a state-of-the-art paradigm of autonomous PCOS detection which will support significantly efficient clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.
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- Sayma Alam Suha
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology, Cumilla, Bangladesh
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Xiang Z, Han R, Chen L, Gao L. Predictors of physical activity among Chinese pregnant women during the first trimester: A cross-sectional study. J Sports Sci 2023; 41:1883-1891. [PMID: 38234226 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2306448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Physical activity during pregnancy has numerous health benefits for the woman and the foetus. The current study investigated physical activity engagement and its predictors among pregnant Chinese women during the first trimester. A total of 687 pregnant women completed the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyse the data. The current physical activity guidelines were not met by 64.3% of respondents. Women with higher levels of physical activity self-efficacy (aOR = 0.96; 95% CI: 0.92-0.99) and social support (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI: 0.94-0.97) had lower odds of not meeting the current physical activity guidelines. Women who were aged < 35 years (aOR = 1.85; 95% CI: 1.02-3.34), had lower education (aOR = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.04-2.55), were primiparous (aOR = 11.03; 95% CI: 6.98-17.44), were unsure of their delivery mode (aOR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.95-5.64), and those who had higher levels of pregnancy-associated discomfort (aOR = 1.10; 95% CI: 1.03-1.19) had higher odds of not meeting the current physical activity guidelines. The current study suggests that healthcare professionals should assess physical activity engagement during routine antenatal care and increase efforts to strengthen pregnant women's self-efficacy and social support to promote physical activity engagement during the first trimester.
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- Zhixuan Xiang
- School of Nursing, Xiangtan Medicine & Health Vocational College, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Ataguba JE, Nwosu CO, Obse AG. Is socioeconomic inequality in antenatal care coverage widening or reducing between- and within-socioeconomic groups? A case of 19 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. SSM Popul Health 2023; 23:101402. [PMID: 37215401 PMCID: PMC10199201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Maternal health statistics have improved in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Still, progress remains slow in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. Accelerating antenatal care (ANC) coverage is critical to improving maternal health outcomes. To progress, countries should understand whether to target reducing health disparities between- or within-socioeconomic groups, as policies for achieving these may differ. This paper develops a framework for decomposing changes in socioeconomic inequalities in health into changes in between- and within-socioeconomic groups using the concentration index, a popular measure for assessing socioeconomic inequalities in health. It begins by noting the challenge in decomposing the concentration index into only between- and within-group components due to the possibility of an overlap created by overlapping distributions of socioeconomic status between groups. Using quantiles of socioeconomic status provides a convenient way to decompose the concentration index so that the overlap component disappears. In characterising the decomposition, a pro-poor shift occurs when socioeconomic inequality is reduced over time, including between- and within-socioeconomic groups, while a pro-rich shift or change occurs conversely. The framework is applied to data from two rounds of the Demographic and Health Survey of 19 countries in SSA conducted about ten years apart in each country. It assessed changes in socioeconomic inequalities in an indicator of at least four antenatal care visits (ANC4+) and the count of ANC visits (ANC intensity). The results show that many countries in SSA witnessed significant pro-poor shifts or reductions in socioeconomic inequalities in ANC coverage because pro-rich inequalities in ANC4+ and ANC intensity become less pro-rich. Changes in between-socioeconomic group inequalities drive the changes in ANC service coverage inequalities in all countries. Thus, policies addressing inequalities between-socioeconomic groups are vital to reducing overall disparities and closing the gap between the rich and the poor, a crucial objective for the SDGs.
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- John E. Ataguba
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Health Economics Unit, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, South Africa
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- Department of Economics and Finance, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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- Health Economics Unit, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, South Africa
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Boopalan D, Vijayakumar V, Ravi P, shanmugam P, Kunjumon B, Kuppusamy M. Effectiveness of antenatal yoga in reducing intensity of labour pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X 2023; 19:100214. [PMID: 37753519 PMCID: PMC10518512 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurox.2023.100214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Background Yoga during pregnancy was found to be beneficial in various aspects of pregnancy including pain management during the time of labour. The current systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the effectiveness of antenatal yoga practices in reducing pain during the time of labour. Methods We searched electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, till January 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which measured the effects of antenatal yoga practices on pain management during labour were included. The main outcome was the pain intensity measured with any validated questionnaire. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated by using a risk-of-bias assessment tool developed by the Cochrane Collaboration. For the effect size, standardized mean differences (SMDs) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were generated with a random effect model using R software (version 4.2.2). Results Eight studies including 576 antenatal women between the age of 14 and 40 years were included. Results of this meta-analysis showed that yoga is effective in reducing labour pain (SMD: -1.34 95% of CI: -1.86, -0.81) with significant heterogeneity among the studies (I2 73%, p < 0.0008). Conclusion Antenatal yoga can be a promising intervention in the field of obstetrics to reduce the intensity of labour pain. However, we are still in need of RCT with a large sample size to confirm the reliability of the present meta-analysis.
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- Deenadayalan Boopalan
- Senior Research Fellow, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Yoga, Govt. Yoga & Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
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- Senior Research Fellow, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. Chennai, India
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- Department of Community medicine, Govt. Yoga & Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRMIST, Chennai, India
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- Department of Physiology, Govt. Yoga & Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
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Bresnahan M, Zhuang J, Elam K, Goldbort J, Shareef S, Bogdan-Lovis E. Awe and Trepidation: The Role of Perinatal Care Providers in Black Fathers' Experiences of Childbirth in the U.S. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37580862 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2023.2247607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Care provider communication with Black birthing families is impactful. This cross-sectional study asked 216 Black fathers to recall treatment by birthing care providers and tested variables contributing to birth satisfaction and fathering identity salience. Most fathers reported that care providers were respectful resulting in a positive birthing experience; however, 15% reported negative experiences with care providers. Perceived social support was shown to be a mediator between disrespect, mistreatment, inclusive communication, trust, and positive emotion with birth satisfaction and fathering identity salience. Care provider disrespect served as a "spoiler" of the birthing experience and subsequently diminished positive fathering identity salience. Analysis of open-ended comments showed that contrary to stereotypes about absent, disengaged Black fathers, fathers in this study were caring toward their newborns, present for them, and engaged in fathering. More work needs to be done with care provider communication to make every birth a positive and inclusive experience for Black fathers and their partners.
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- Department of Communication Studies, Texas Christian University
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- College of Nursing, Michigan State University
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Nadeem A, Saeed M, Sadiqa A, Moin H, Khan QU. The Effect of Vitamin D3 Intervention on the Association Among Vitamin D3, Adiponectin, and Body Mass Index in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes. Cureus 2023; 15:e43506. [PMID: 37719527 PMCID: PMC10500543 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vitamin D3 (VD3) deficiency is a strong predictor of gestational diabetes. Therefore, VD3 supplementation during the antenatal period could prevent the development of gestational diabetes via its effects on insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, body mass index (BMI), and adiponectin production. OBJECTIVES To observe the effect of VD3 supplementation on adiponectin and BMI and to explore the effect of VD3 supplementation on the association among VD3, adiponectin, and BMI in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. METHODS A randomized control trial was performed after receiving consent at Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore. Subjects at 20-26 weeks of gestation with gestational diabetes and with a deficiency/insufficiency of VD3 were included. The study excluded those who were smokers, had multiple pregnancies, or had other gestational complications. Subjects were categorized into interventional (VD3 supplementation) and control groups. The institutional ethical committee approved the study. Serum samples were used for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay estimation of VD3 and adiponectin levels. Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 21.0, Armonk, NY) software was used to analyze data. Student t-tests were applied to compare quantitative variables, and Chi-square tests were utilized to compare qualitative variables. Pearson's correlation and linear regressions were performed to explore the association. At a 95% confidence interval, a p-value of ≤0.05 was taken as significant. RESULTS With an increase in serum VD3 levels, a decrease in serum adiponectin level was observed in pregnant women with gestational diabetes (interventional group: r = -0.088, p = 0.74); however, after the intervention of VD3 supplementation in the same subjects, an increase in serum adiponectin level was noted with an increase in VD3 (interventional group: r = 0.273, p = 0.28). A significant direct relationship was found between BMI and adiponectin in the same study population (interventional group: r = 0.7, p = 0.001). Interestingly, after the intervention, BMI tends to be less likely to increase adiponectin levels (interventional group: r = 0.09, p = 0.73). Moreover, an inverse association was exhibited between BMI and VD3 levels in all the study groups before intervention (control group: r = -0.07, p = 0.78; interventional group: r = -0.035, p = 0.89) and after intervention (interventional group: r = -0.12, p = 0.65), except in the control group after the intervention span, where BMI mildly raises the VD3 levels (r = -0.12, p = 0.65). CONCLUSION BMI increases with an increase in serum adiponectin levels in gestational diabetic women, but after VD3 supplementation, BMI was less likely to influence adiponectin. Also, with an increase in BMI, a decrease in the VD3 in all study groups was observed except in the control group after VD3 supplementation.
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- Amna Nadeem
- Physiology, CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore, PAK
- Medicine and Surgery, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Physiology, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Lahore, PAK
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- Physiology, CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore, PAK
- Medicine and Surgery, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Physiology, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, PAK
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- Physiology, CMH Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK
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Shen X, Obore N, Wang Y, Yu T, Yu H. The Role of Ferroptosis in Placental-Related Diseases. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:2079-2086. [PMID: 36930425 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01193-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Ferroptosis is a recently identified form of programmed cell death which is different from apoptosis, pyroptosis, necrosis, and autophagy. It is uniquely defined by redox-active iron-dependent hydroxy-peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-containing phospholipids and a loss of lipid peroxidation repair capacity. Ferroptosis has recently been implicated in multiple human diseases, such as tumors, ischemia-reperfusion injury, acute kidney injury, neurological diseases, and asthma among others. Intriguingly, ferroptosis is associated with placental physiology and trophoblast injury. Circumstances such as accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to hypoxia-reperfusion and anoxia-reoxygenation of trophoblast during placental development, the abundance of trophoblastic iron and PUFA, physiological uterine contractions, or pathological placental bed perfusion, cause placental trophoblasts' susceptibility to ferroptosis. Ferroptosis of trophoblast can cause placental dysfunction, which may be involved in the occurrence and development of placenta-related diseases such as gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, and abortion. The regulatory mechanisms of trophoblastic ferroptosis still need to be explored further. Here, we summarize the latest progress in trophoblastic ferroptosis research on placental-related diseases, provide references for further understanding of its pathogenesis, and propose new strategies for the prevention and treatment of placental-related diseases.
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- Xiao Shen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China.
- Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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Arain Z, Iliodromiti S, Slabaugh G, David AL, Chowdhury TT. Machine learning and disease prediction in obstetrics. Curr Res Physiol 2023; 6:100099. [PMID: 37324652 PMCID: PMC10265477 DOI: 10.1016/j.crphys.2023.100099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Machine learning technologies and translation of artificial intelligence tools to enhance the patient experience are changing obstetric and maternity care. An increasing number of predictive tools have been developed with data sourced from electronic health records, diagnostic imaging and digital devices. In this review, we explore the latest tools of machine learning, the algorithms to establish prediction models and the challenges to assess fetal well-being, predict and diagnose obstetric diseases such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth and fetal growth restriction. We discuss the rapid growth of machine learning approaches and intelligent tools for automated diagnostic imaging of fetal anomalies and to asses fetoplacental and cervix function using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. In prenatal diagnosis, we discuss intelligent tools for magnetic resonance imaging sequencing of the fetus, placenta and cervix to reduce the risk of preterm birth. Finally, the use of machine learning to improve safety standards in intrapartum care and early detection of complications will be discussed. The demand for technologies to enhance diagnosis and treatment in obstetrics and maternity should improve frameworks for patient safety and enhance clinical practice.
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- Zara Arain
- Centre for Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, UK
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- Women's Health Research Unit, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, 58 Turner Street, London, E1 2AB, UK
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- Digital Environment Research Institute, School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London, London, E1 1HH, UK
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- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health, University College London, Medical School Building, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6AU, UK
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- Centre for Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, UK
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Eghbali E, Azari M, Jafarizadeh A, Alihosseini S. Spontaneous bilateral tubal ectopic pregnancy preoperatively diagnosed by the ultrasound: a case report. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:125. [PMID: 36823553 PMCID: PMC9948420 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05458-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bilateral ectopic pregnancy is extremely rare, with a tremendous maternal mortality and morbidity risk, requiring rapid diagnosis and management. This condition is usually diagnosed during surgery, as radiologists may not pay enough attention to the contralateral side of interest. Therefore, reminding of this rare but emergent situation can be beneficial for both radiologists and gynecologists. Here we report a case of bilateral ectopic pregnancy, which was first diagnosed with ultrasound and was confirmed during laparoscopy. CASE PRESENTATION A 34 years old woman complaining of light vaginal bleeding at 6 weeks of gestation by her last menstrual period presented to our institute. The serum β-HCG levels were analyzed and followed during patient's admission. Unfortunately, serum levels weren't decreasing and blood test titration before surgery were as: 851,894,975 IU/l (checked daily and not every 48 h because of patient's status and being bilateral). There was no evidence of intrauterine pregnancy at the transvaginal ultrasound, but heterogeneous adnexal masses were seen at both adnexa, suspected of bilateral ectopic pregnancy. She underwent laparoscopic exploration, which confirmed the diagnosis. Bilateral salpingostomy was done to preserve fertility, and the patient's recovery was uneventful. CONCLUSIONS Even with a unilateral report of ectopic pregnancy preoperatively in ultrasonography, surgeons should always be aware of the probability of bilateral ectopic pregnancies anytime facing susceptible cases, especially in patients with known risk factors. Also, it is an important reminder for radiologists to check both adnexa when facing a unilateral adnexal mass resembling ectopic pregnancy.
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- Elham Eghbali
- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Medical Radiation Sciences Research Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Medical Radiation Sciences Research Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Alsadery HA, Bamalan OA, Aljubran HJ, Albaish LJ, Al Ghanim BZ. Non-obstetric Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy: a Review of Literature. Med Arch 2023; 77:293-298. [PMID: 37876566 PMCID: PMC10591244 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2023.77.293-298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Background Acute abdomen in pregnancy (AAP) is defined as intensive abdominal pain lasting less than 24 hours that may require urgent surgery. It is a challenging situation to diagnose and manage, as it is associated with pain due to the normal anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. Objective Therefore, understanding these changes and their effect on almost every system, will help us appreciate the upcoming causes of AAP, mainly the non-obstetric surgical emergencies (e.g., appendicitis, cholecystitis). Methods This article highlights the importance of the well-rounded care that should be offered to every pregnant patient presenting to any center with a Non-obstetric Acute Abdomen. The causes are discussed separately (for surgical pearls), laparoscopic approach and radiologic modality decision-making in pregnancy, which is an academic and a practice-based helpful summary. Results and Discussion This article highlights the importance of the well-rounded care that should be offered to every pregnant patient presenting to any center with a Non-obstetric Acute Abdomen. The causes are discussed separately (for surgical pearls), laparoscopic approach and radiologic modality decision-making in pregnancy, which is an academic and a practice-based helpful summary. Results and Discussion: In addition, the sequence of ideas and language used in the article was based to help the reader understand the topic, rather than inform them about it. In addition, the utility of laparoscopy in pregnancy remains a concern due to the possible risk of injury to the fetus and fetal acidosis. Although, trials showed that laparoscopy was associated with less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. Moreover, in some cases radiographic imaging is necessary, posing a diagnostic dilemma. Conclusion AAP is a major concern that requires early interventions to pinpoint the cause and manage the patient, properly.
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- Humood A Alsadery
- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Masaba BB, Mmusi-Phetoe R, Rono B, Moraa D, Moturi JK, Kabo JW, Oyugi S, Taiswa J. The healthcare system and client failures contributing to maternal mortality in rural Kenya. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:903. [PMID: 36471265 PMCID: PMC9721048 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-05259-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The global maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 211/100 000 live births in 2017. In Kenya, progress on reducing maternal mortality appears to be slow and persistently higher than the global average, despite efforts by the government's provision of free maternity services in both private and public facilities in 2013. We aimed to explore and describe the experiences of midwives on maternal deaths that are associated with the healthcare system and client failures in Migori, Kenya. METHODS An explanatory, qualitative approach method was adopted. In-depth interviews were conducted with the purposively selected midwives working in peripartum units of the three sampled hospitals within Migori County in Kenya. The hospitals included two county referral hospitals and one private referral hospital. Saturation was reached with 37 respondents. NVivo 11 software was used for analysis. Content analysis using a qualitative approach was adopted. Accordingly, the data transcripts were synthesised, coded and organised into thematic domains. RESULTS Identified sub-themes: sub-optimal care, staff inadequacy, theatre delays, lack of blood and essential drugs, non-adherence to protocols, staff shortage, inadequate equipment and supplies, unavailable ICU wards, clients' ANC non-adherence. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the study notes that the healthcare system and client failures are contributing to maternal mortality in the study setting. The major failures are across the pregnancy continuum starting from antenatal care, and intrapartum to post-natal care. This can illustrate that some pregnant mothers are getting sub-optimal care reducing their survival chances. To reduce maternal mortality in Migori County, the key highlighted healthcare system and client failures should be addressed through a multidisciplinary approach mechanism.
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- Brian Barasa Masaba
- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Health Studies, College of Human Sciences, School of Social Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA), P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Health Studies, College of Human Sciences, School of Social Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA), P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa
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- grid.33058.3d0000 0001 0155 5938Centre of Microbiology Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), P.O. Box 54840-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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- School of Nursing, Kaimosi Friends University, P.O. Box 385, Kaimosi, Kenya
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- grid.494616.80000 0004 4669 2655School of Nursing, Kibabii University, P.O. Box 1699, Bungoma, Kenya
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- grid.494616.80000 0004 4669 2655School of Nursing, Kibabii University, P.O. Box 1699, Bungoma, Kenya
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- grid.442475.40000 0000 9025 6237Department of Clinical Nursing and Health Informatics, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya
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- grid.442475.40000 0000 9025 6237Department of Clinical Nursing and Health Informatics, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190, Kakamega, Kenya
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Wudneh A, Cherinet A, Abebe M, Bayisa Y, Mengistu N, Molla W. Obstetric violence and disability overlaps: obstetric violence during child birth among womens with disabilities: a qualitative study. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:299. [PMID: 35850722 PMCID: PMC9290254 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01883-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Introduction Obstetric violence is an invisible wound which is being distorting the quality of obstetric care. Obstetric Violence, which is an issue spoken and amplified currently as a type of sexual violence and is of alarming seriousness and is an evolving field of inquiry despite women’s experience of institutional childbirth, has garnered unprecedented global attention in recent years. Losing on both counts: obstetric violence is a double burden among disabled women.
Aim To explore the experience of disabled women towards obstetric violence during child birth in Gedio zone, South Ethiopia. Methods Twenty-two (22) women with disabilities were interviewed. They were recruited through a nonprobability snowball sampling method. The interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire in the Gedio zone, south Ethiopia. For coding purposes, NVivo (version 11) software was employed. Using a method known as continuous comparison, we classified the extracted codes based on their similarities and differences. The classes were then arranged in such a way that there was the greatest internal uniformity and the least external mismatch. Results The profile of the study group is predominantly of women between the ages of 21 and 30. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, stigma and discrimination, neglect and abandonment, and violations of privacy were the five major categories emerged during the thematic analysis describing the experience of obstetric violence. Women also observed these forms of obstetric violence among other disabled women during child birth. In addition to the violations of care, some of the participants described positive aspects of their childbirth experiences in one or more obstetric care settings. Conclusion This study concluded that the quality of service was deplorable, with reports of obstetric violence among this vulnerable group of women imposing a double burden on them. The findings suggest that there is a need to improve maternity care for disabled women by implementing comprehensive, culturally sensitive, client-sensitive special services and providing sensitivity training to healthcare providers, ensuring satisfied, equitable, and quality obstetric care.
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Hassen SS, Lelisho ME. Determining factors associated with the prevalence of knowledge, attitude, and practice in seeking skilled maternal healthcare services among women in a remote area of Gesha district. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1318. [PMID: 36329430 PMCID: PMC9635200 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08710-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Skilled health care is essential for the mother's and newborn's health and well-being during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. This study aimed to analyze women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices while requesting competent assistance for maternity healthcare in Gesha District, Southwest Region of Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from September 20, 2021 to October 19, 2021. A total of 424 mothers participated in this study and a systematic sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Statistical software SPSS-20 and R-4.1.2 were used to enter and analyze the data respectively. The factors associated with the prevalence of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in seeking Skilled Maternal Healthcare Services were identified using descriptive analysis and a binary logistic regression model. Results This study result revealed that the overall proportions of good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice in seeking skilled maternal health care services were 39.15%, 37.5%, and 34.67% respectively. Estimated odds of having knowledge, attitude, and practice were as follows: for having age between 20–24 years at first pregnancy 1.859, 1.86, and 1.799; having a plan for pregnancy 2.74,2.315 and 2.579; mothers attended elementary education 2.337, 2.565 and 3.312; having maternal age 20–24 years 4.336,4.989 and 5.870; maternal age 25–29 years 2.917, 3.794 and 4.017; maternal age 35–49 years 2.837, 2.991 and 3.412; having husbands who had attended elementary education level 2.736, 2.542 and 2.134; secondary and above education 3.464, 3.360 and 2.508; rich mothers 2.261, 1.995 and 2.452; having antenatal care 4 times and above 2.606, 2.570, 2.682; having transportation access 1.921, 1.956 and 2.404; having media access 1.979, 2.171 and 2.715 respectively. The odds of having attitude and practice respectively were as follows: married 1.762, and 2.208; having medium wealth index 1.933 and 2.424. The odds of having previous pregnancy complications was 2.147 which significantly affect the practice of seeking skilled maternal care assistance. Conclusions This study discovered that the study participants' knowledge, attitude, and practice of skilled maternal health care are low. Associated factors included age at first pregnancy, planned pregnancy, maternal education level, husband’s education level, maternal age, antenatal care service visits, transport access, and access to media were found to significantly affect the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the respondents in seeking skilled maternal care assistance in common. The household wealth index was also associated with attitude. Pregnancy complications, current marital status, and household wealth index also significantly affect the practice of seeking skilled maternal care assistance. As a result of the findings, initiatives to increase women's knowledge, attitudes, and use of expert maternal health services in the research area are needed for women residing in rural areas.
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- Sali Suleman Hassen
- Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mizan-Tepi University, Tepi, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mizan-Tepi University, Tepi, Ethiopia
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Nishimwe A, Conco DN, Nyssen M, Ibisomi L. A mixed-method study exploring experiences, perceptions, and acceptability of using a safe delivery mHealth application in two district hospitals in Rwanda. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:176. [PMID: 35787679 PMCID: PMC9251926 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00951-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Innovative use of mobile health (mHealth) technology in timely management of childbirth complications is a promising strategy, but its evidence base is limited. The Safe Delivery mHealth Application (SDA) is one of the recent mhealth applications (loaded in smartphones) which is a clinical decision support and training tool for basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC). This paper describes, the health providers' experiences, perceptions, and acceptability of using the SDA, as well as the perceptions of key stakeholders. METHODS A mixed-methods approach was utilized. Quantitative methods consisted of a self-reported acceptability survey, administered to 54 nurses and midwives, including questions on their usage and perceptions of the SDA. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the survey data. Qualitative methods included two focus group discussions with 24 nurses and midwives, and six key informant interviews with stakeholders (maternity matrons, responsible for maternal and child health, and district hospital managers). Thematic analysis was performed and selected quotations used to illustrate themes. The study took place in two district hospitals in Rwanda. RESULTS Quantitative results found that 31 (57.4%) participants used the SDA four to six times per week. Many participants felt more confident (53.7%) and better at their job (40.7%) since having the SDA. Likert scale survey responses (1-5, 1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree) indicated general agreement that SDA is easy to use (Mean = 4.46), is an effective decision support tool (4.63), and training tool (4.65). Qualitative results included themes on perceived usefulness; professional growth acquired through the use of the SDA; SDA, an empowering, intuitive, and user-friendly technology; desired SDA features and functions; benefits of SDA as perceived by key informants, and future use of the SDA. CONCLUSIONS The nurses and midwives perceive the SDA as having improved their ability to manage childbirth complications. Key stakeholders also perceive the SDA as a useful tool with a reasonable cost and recommend its implementation in routine practices. This study deepens the understanding of the potential benefits of mHealth such as the SDA in low-income settings, like Rwanda. It also provides more evidence on the impact of mHealth in assuring quality BEmONC.
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- Aurore Nishimwe
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Smuts Avenue, 2000, Braamfontein, South Africa. .,School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, P.O. Box 3286, Kigali, Rwanda.
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Smuts Avenue, 2000, Braamfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Smuts Avenue, 2000, Braamfontein, South Africa.,Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, 6 Edmund Cres, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Vasconcelos A, Bandeira N, Sousa S, Machado MC, Pereira F. Adolescent pregnancy in Sao Tome and Principe: are there different obstetric and perinatal outcomes? BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:453. [PMID: 35642050 PMCID: PMC9153156 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04779-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescent childbirth is a major public health problem in Sao Tome and Principe (STP). Adolescent pregnancy and childbirth can carry a risk of morbidity associated with the physiological and sociological characteristics of teenage girls. This study aims to identify the main adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes for adolescent pregnancies in the Hospital Dr. Ayres de Menezes (HAM), the only hospital in STP. METHODS An institution-based cross-sectional study. Pregnant women ≤ 19 years of age (n = 104) were compared to non-adolescent women (n = 414). The obstetric and perinatal outcomes were compared between groups using the t test. Odds ratio (OR) were calculated through Cochran's and Mantel-Haenszel statistics test for odds ratio equal to 1, 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p values (p < 0.05) were considered significant. RESULTS The adverse perinatal outcomes imputable to adolescent births were foetal distress with low first minute Apgar score < 7 (OR 1.94, 95% CI 1.18-3.18, p = 0.009) and performance of neonatal resuscitation manoeuvres (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.07-5.38, p = 0.032). Compared to older mothers, teenage girls were likely to have a non-statistically significant threefold higher risk of having an obstructed labour (OR 3.40, 95% CI 0.89-12.94, p = 0.07). Other perinatal outcomes as neonatal asphyxia, risk for cerebral palsy, premature birth, early neonatal infection, and neonatal death were identical between groups as well as maternal anaemia, mode of delivery or other obstetrical outcomes. CONCLUSION Adolescent pregnancies were associated with worse perinatal outcomes as foetal distress and higher need for neonatal resuscitation manoeuvres. This study may support STP health authorities in their efforts to make Sustainable Development Goals 3 (good health and wellbeing), 4 (quality education) and 5 (gender equality) a reality by 2030, since it identifies specific problems that need to be addressed to improve maternal adolescent health.
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- Alexandra Vasconcelos
- Unidade de Clínica Tropical ‑ Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Hospital Dr. Ayres de Menezes, República Democrática de São Tomé E Príncipe, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
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- Hospital Dr. Ayres de Menezes, República Democrática de São Tomé E Príncipe, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
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- Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Unidade de Clínica Tropical ‑ Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM), Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Ahmadpour P, Jahanfar S, Hamed Bieyabanie M, Mirghafourvand M. Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:367. [PMID: 35484515 PMCID: PMC9047459 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04702-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Numerous factors play a role in maternal identity formation and function. Recognizing the aspects related to adaptation to the mother role can effectively provide a solution to help mothers construct maternal roles. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the predictors of adaptation to the maternal role in Iranian women. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 564 women who gave birth within one to four months after delivery with a record in Tabriz-Iran health centers, 2020–21. Participants were selected by cluster sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires of socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R), Lipz Maternal Self-Confidence Scale (LMSCS), and maternal role adaptation questionnaire. The general linear model was used to estimate the effect of each of the independent variables (socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, childbirth satisfaction, and self-confidence) on the dependent variable (maternal role adaptation). Results The mean (± SD) total scores of adaptation to the maternal role, childbirth satisfaction, and maternal self-confidence were 77.4 (± 15.2) (score range: 33–165), 17.0 (± 5.9) (score range: 0–40), and 65.1 (± 13.5) (score range: 24–144), respectively. Based on the Pearson correlation test, there was a significant direct correlation between the overall score of adaptation to the maternal role with childbirth satisfaction (r = 0.462, P < 0.001) and maternal self-confidence (r = 0.652, P < 0.001). Based on the adjusted general linear model, the variables of maternal self-confidence, childbirth satisfaction, adequacy of household income, and spouse support were predictors of adaptation to the mother role. They explained 50.6% of the variance in the adaptation to the mother role score. Conclusions Concerning the study results, adaptation to the maternal role is related to childbirth satisfaction and some socio-demographic variables. Therefore, considering the impact of maternal role on other aspects of women's life and child care, healthcare providers' and policymakers' critical role is to create positive childbirth experiences and strengthen mothers' self-confidence.
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- Parivash Ahmadpour
- Midwifery Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, MPH Program, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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- Midwifery Department, MSc in Counseling in Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Nursing & Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Körperliche Aktivität in der Schwangerschaft: Viele
Frauen bewegen sich zu wenig. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1764-5663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Regelmäßige körperliche Aktivität während
der Schwangerschaft steigert nicht nur das Wohlbefinden der Schwangeren, sondern
beeinflusst auch den Schwangerschafts- und Geburtsverlauf günstig und
schützt vor einem Gestationsdiabetes und einer exzessiven
Gewichtszunahme. Dennoch bewegen sich viele Schwangere zu wenig. Woran das
liegt, untersuchte ein norwegisches Forscherteam der Universität
Oslo.
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