Sexual behaviour and sexual and reproductive health education: a cross-sectional study in Romania.

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa faces numerous reproductive challenges that include high rates of unplanned and adolescent pregnancies. The uptake and utilization of family planning services and modern contraception methods depend on numerous factors. The male partner plays a key role in reproductive health but data on this to...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kriel Y,Milford C,Cordero J,Suleman F,Beksinska M,Steyn P,Smit JA

更新日期：2019-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We thank Bijlmakers et al. for their interest in our article, "A never-before opportunity to strengthen investment and action on adolescent contraception, and what we must do to make full use of it", and are grateful for the opportunity to respond to their four key assertions. RESPONSE:First, we fully agree...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Chandra-Mouli V,Plesons M,Sullivan E,Gonsalves L,Say L

更新日期：2018-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evidence regarding oral contraceptives and its effectiveness with concomitant ingestion of antibiotics is conflicting. Until evidence becomes clearer, patients should be aware of this possible interaction. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and the source of information about this interact...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Hoffmann K,George A,Heschl L,Leifheit AK,Maier M

更新日期：2015-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Worldwide, about 287 000 women die each year from mostly preventable complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. A disproportionately high number of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The Abiye ('Safe Motherhood') project in the Ifedore Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo-State of Nigeria aimed...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Oyeyemi SO,Wynn R

更新日期：2014-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Greater paternal engagement is positively associated with improved access to and utilization of maternal services. Despite evidence that male involvement increased uptake of maternal and child services, studies show that few men are participating in MNCH programs. Community leaders have long been engaged in ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Yaya S,Okonofua F,Ntoimo L,Udenigwe O,Bishwajit G

更新日期：2019-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To find out about the prenatal diagnosis rate of myelomeningocele (MMC) by ultrasound scan in patients referred to the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Tehran, Iran from July 2004 to July 2005. METHODS:We included 140 children born with MMC and who were referred for management, surgery and treatment of...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kazmi SS,Nejat F,Tajik P,Roozbeh H

更新日期：2006-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although vasectomy is effective and less expensive contraceptive method, only few men are using it in Africa. The main reason for low level use may be low knowledge about vasectomy among men. Only few studies tried to investigate level of knowledge of vasectomy among married men in Ethiopia. But these studie...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Temach AJ,Fekadu GA,Achamyeleh AA

更新日期：2017-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Utilization of reproductive health services is an important component in preventing adolescents from different sexual and reproductive health problems. As a result, the extent of their service utilization should be determined before implementing any kind of interventions. Therefore, this study was aimed at a...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Tlaye KG,Belete MA,Demelew TM,Getu MA,Astawesegn FH

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries and is a significant contributor to severe maternal morbidity and long-term disability. Carbetocin may be an underused uterotonic for prevention of PPH. A number of studies are being conducted that may challenge t...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Theunissen FJ,Chinery L,Pujar YV

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Surrogacy involves one woman (surrogate mother) carrying a child for another person/s (commissioning person/couple), based on a mutual agreement requiring the child to be handed over to the commissioning person/couple following birth. Reasons for seeking surrogacy include situations where a woman has non-functional or...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Sills ES,Healy CM

更新日期：2008-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent girls between 15 and 19 years give birth to around 16 million babies each year, around 11% of births worldwide. We sought to determine whether adolescent mothers are at higher risk of maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes compared with mothers aged 20-24 years in a prospective, population-based ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Althabe F,Moore JL,Gibbons L,Berrueta M,Goudar SS,Chomba E,Derman RJ,Patel A,Saleem S,Pasha O,Esamai F,Garces A,Liechty EA,Hambidge K,Krebs NF,Hibberd PL,Goldenberg RL,Koso-Thomas M,Carlo WA,Cafferata ML,Buekens P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent pregnancy is a worldwide problem because of its health, social, economic and political repercussions on the globe. Even though the rates of adolescent pregnancy have declined over the decade, there is still unacceptably high rates especially in lower and middle-income countries including Ghana. Al...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Yakubu I,Garmaroudi G,Sadeghi R,Tol A,Yekaninejad MS,Yidana A

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful traditional practice with severe health complications, deeply rooted in many Sub-Saharan African countries. In The Gambia, the prevalence of FGM/C is 78.3% in women aged between 15 and 49 years. The objective of this study is to perform a first evaluatio...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kaplan A,Hechavarría S,Martín M,Bonhoure I

更新日期：2011-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An estimated 276 Pakistani women die for every 100,000 live births; with eclampsia accounting for about 10 % of these deaths. Community health workers contribute to the existing health system in Pakistan under the banner of the Lady Health Worker (LHW) Programme and are responsible to provide a comprehensive...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Salam RA,Qureshi RN,Sheikh S,Khowaja AR,Sawchuck D,Vidler M,von Dadelszen P,Zaidi S,Bhutta Z,CLIP working group.

更新日期：2016-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite improved health facility access relative to rural areas, distance and transportation remain barriers in some urban areas. Using household and facility data linked to residential and transportation geographic information we describe availability of health facilities offering long-acting reversible con...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Escamilla V,Calhoun L,Odero N,Speizer IS

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Senegal, unintended pregnancy has become a growing concern in public health circles. It has often been described through the press as a sensational subject with emphasis on the multiple infanticide cases as a main consequence, especially among young unmarried girls. Less scientific evidence is known on th...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Faye CM,Speizer IS,Fotso JC,Corroon M,Koumtingue D

更新日期：2013-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infertility is detrimental to the health of married couples, especially women. Despite the consequences associated with the condition, little is done to reduce the repercussions. This study throws more light on the lived experiences of infertile women and on how they can be helped to improve their own condit...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Ofosu-Budu D,Hanninen V

更新日期：2020-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Swedish national guidelines for pregnancy dating were published in 2010. Follow-up is needed to assess adherence and to identify whether any clinical topics are not covered in the guidelines. METHODS:All units in Sweden that performed ultrasound-based pregnancy dating were asked to complete a web-based ques...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kullinger M,Granfors M,Kieler H,Skalkidou A

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The physical environment profoundly affects women's well-being during childbirth in family-centered unit. A LDRP, which is an acronym for labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum that describes a maternity unit designed for family-centered care. This study aimed to design soothing LDRP healing architecture ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Esfeh BK,Kazemi A,Shamsaie A

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few rigorous studies evaluating the benefits of vertical versus integrated delivery of healthcare services, and limited published studies describing conceptual models of integration at service-delivery level in public healthcare facilities. This article seeks to fill this gap, by describing the dev...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Milford C,Scorgie F,Rambally Greener L,Mabude Z,Beksinska M,Harrison A,Smit J

更新日期：2018-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection plays key role in the development of cervical cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate socioeconomic and lifestyle factors associated with HPV infection in pregnant women in Beijing, China. METHODS:An age matched case-control study designed with 66 women as t...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Liang X,Carroll X,Zhang W,Zhang W,Liu G,Li S,Leeper-Woodford S

更新日期：2018-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence suggests that mistreatment of women during childbirth is a global challenge facing health care systems. This study seeks to explore the prevalence of mistreatment of women in public health facilities of Ethiopia, and identify associated factors. METHODS:A two-stage cross sectional sampling d...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Sheferaw ED,Kim YM,van den Akker T,Stekelenburg J

更新日期：2019-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An ultrasound examination is an important confirmation of the pregnancy and is accepted without reflection to any prenatal diagnostic aspects. An abnormal finding often comes unexpectedly and is a shock for the parents. The aim was to generate a theoretical understanding of parents' experiences of the situat...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Larsson AK,Svalenius EC,Lundqvist A,Dykes AK

更新日期：2010-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pakistan has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios worldwide at 276/100,000 live births and only 51% percent of women receive four or more ANC visits. This means that there are missed opportunities for almost half of the women who were not able to seek the recommended antenatal visits. In Thatta distr...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Feroz AS,Ali NA,Saleem S

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for approximately 66% of global maternal deaths. Poor person-centered maternity care, which emphasizes the quality of patient experience, contributes both directly and indirectly to these poor outcomes. Yet, few studies in low resource settings have examined what is important to w...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Afulani PA,Kirumbi L,Lyndon A

更新日期：2017-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The practice and timing of routine antenatal visits for healthy pregnant women, introduced arbitrarily and without evidence of effectiveness, have become entrenched in obstetric practice over the last century. In 2001 the large, cluster randomized WHO Antenatal Care Trial concluded that a goal-orientated package of an...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Hofmeyr GJ,Hodnett ED

更新日期：2013-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, transitioning gender was seen as precluding transgender people from having children in the future. However, there are now increased reproductive options available to transgender people, with such options also available to non-binary people (i.e., people whose gender is not exclusively male or f...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Riggs DW,Bartholomaeus C

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm birth is the leading cause of child mortality under 5 years of age. Temporal trends in preterm birth rates are highly heterogeneous among countries and little information exists for China. To address this data gap, we investigated annual changes in preterm birth incidence rate and explored potential ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Li C,Liang Z,Bloom MS,Wang Q,Shen X,Zhang H,Wang S,Chen W,Lin Y,Zhao Q,Huang C

更新日期：2018-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior research supports the notion that parents have the ability to influence their children's decisions regarding sexual behavior. Yet parent-based approaches to curbing teen pregnancy and STDs have been relatively unexplored. The Parents Speak Up National Campaign (PSUNC) is a multimedia campaign that atte...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Davis KC,Blitstein JL,Evans WD,Kamyab K

更新日期：2010-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paternal preconception risk factors such as smoking, exposure to environmental substances, medication use, overweight and advanced age correlate with the occurrence of malformations and birth defects in the offspring. Nonetheless, the prevalence of risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in the male popu...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Agricola E,Gesualdo F,Carloni E,D'Ambrosio A,Russo L,Campagna I,Pandolfi E,Tozzi AE

更新日期：2016-04-14 00:00:00