Self-assessment of eligibility for early medical abortion using m-Health to calculate gestational age in Cape Town, South Africa: a feasibility pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to set research priorities for reproductive health in the occupied Palestinian territory, it is vital to know what current research has been done in the field of reproductive health. The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the range and nature of reproductive health research in the occupied...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Shalash A,Alsalman HM,Hamed A,Abu Helo M,Ghandour R,Albarqouni L,Abu Rmeileh NM

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The adoption of health behaviors by pregnant women causes their improved health and achievement of appropriate pregnancy outcomes as well as improving the quality of life of the mother and infant. Limited studies have examined such behaviors in pregnant women, especially in overweight mothers. The purpose of...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kazemi AF,Hajian S

更新日期：2018-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reducing the maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births globally is one of the Sustainable Development Goals. Approximately 830 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications every day. Almost 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries. Increasing antenatal care qu...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Thapa P,Bangura AH,Nirola I,Citrin D,Belbase B,Bogati B,Nirmala BK,Khadka S,Kunwar L,Halliday S,Choudhury N,Ozonoff A,Tenpa J,Schwarz R,Adhikari M,Kalaunee SP,Rising S,Maru D,Maru S

更新日期：2019-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:District level healthcare serves as a nexus between community and district level facilities. Inputs at the district level can be broadly divided into governance and accountability mechanisms; leadership and supervision; financial platforms; and information systems. This paper aims to evaluate the effectivness of distr...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Salam RA,Lassi ZS,Das JK,Bhutta ZA

更新日期：2014-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a variety of mainly school-driven prevention strategies, the number of adolescent pregnancies in Rwanda is worryingly high and is even expected to increase. The aim of this study is to empower Kirehe secondary school students aged 15-19 years old in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) by developing ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Nkurunziza A,Van Endert N,Bagirisano J,Hitayezu JB,Dewaele S,Tengera O,Jans G

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to elucidate recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)-associated psychosocial effects and sexual functions of Chinese men whose partners experience a history of RPL. METHODS:Questionnaire data from a total of 236 men whose partners experience RPL(RPL group) and another 236 non-RPL male volun...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Zhang YX,Zhang XQ,Wang QR,Yuan YQ,Yang JG,Zhang XW,Li Q

更新日期：2016-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been proposed that the autonomy of women is one of the mechanisms of how education influences contraceptive use in developing countries. We tested this hypothesis in a national sample of women in Pakistan. METHODS:We used the 2000 Pakistan Reproductive Health and Family Planning Survey, which intervi...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Saleem S,Bobak M

更新日期：2005-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria infection in pregnancy is a major risk factor for maternal and child death, and substantially increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and low birthweight. The aim of this study therefore is to assess the prevalence and determinants of Intermittent preventive treatment of Malaria [IPTp] utilizat...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Amoran OE,Ariba AA,Iyaniwura CA

更新日期：2012-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 2.7 million neonatal deaths occur annually, with highest rates of neonatal mortality in countries that have recently experienced conflict. Constant instability in South Sudan further strains a weakened health system and poses public health challenges during the neonatal period. We aimed to desc...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Sami S,Kerber K,Kenyi S,Amsalu R,Tomczyk B,Jackson D,Dimiti A,Scudder E,Meyers J,Umurungi JPC,Kenneth K,Mullany LC

更新日期：2017-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accruing epidemiological evidence suggests that prenatal exposure to emissions from cooking fuel is associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, low birth weight, stillbirth and infant mortality. We aimed to investigate the relation...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Weber E,Adu-Bonsaffoh K,Vermeulen R,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Grobbee DE,Browne JL,Downward GS

更新日期：2020-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal mortality in South Africa is high and a cause for concern especially because the bulk of deaths from maternal causes are preventable. One of the proposed reasons for persistently high maternal mortality is HIV which causes death both indirectly and directly. While there is some evidence for the impa...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Knight L,Yamin A

更新日期：2015-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-administered subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) is poised to increase access to contraception; however, governments are concerned about the waste management of used units. Self-injectors in Malawi and Uganda are currently instructed to store used units in containers and return them...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Burke HM,Packer C,Wando L,Wandiembe SP,Muwereza N,Pradhan S,Zingani A,Ngwira B

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the vast literature examining disparities in medical care, little is known about racial/ethnic and mental health disparities in sexual health care. The objective of this study was to assess disparities in safe sex counseling and resultant behavior among a patient population at risk of negative sexual...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： D'Amore MM,Cheng DM,Allensworth-Davies D,Samet JH,Saitz R

更新日期：2012-12-31 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：:Abortion is legally restricted in most of Latin America where 95% of the 4.4 million abortions performed annually are unsafe. Medical abortion (MA) refers to the use of a drug or a combination of drugs to terminate pregnancy. Mifepristone followed by misoprostol is the most effective and recommended regime. In setting...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Zamberlin N,Romero M,Ramos S

更新日期：2012-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up-to-date, genuine sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education programmes have been possible in Romania only since communism collapsed in 1990. Since 2006, Romania has had no national strategy in this field. Under current global circumstances (high labour mobility, internationally mixed marriages), issue...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Rada C

更新日期：2014-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension affects about 10% of pregnancies and is responsible for both maternal and neonatal devastating complications such as eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, prematurity and maternal and neonatal death. The resolution of the disease occurs in the first twelve weeks postpartum. The behavior of blood pressure a...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Cursino T,Katz L,Coutinho I,Amorim M

更新日期：2015-08-05 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：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy and parenthood are known to be high-risk times for mental health. However, less is known about the mental health of pregnant adolescents or adolescent parents. Despite the substantial literature on the risks associated with adolescent pregnancy, there is limited evidence on best practices for preve...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Laurenzi CA,Gordon S,Abrahams N,du Toit S,Bradshaw M,Brand A,Melendez-Torres GJ,Tomlinson M,Ross DA,Servili C,Carvajal-Aguirre L,Lai J,Dua T,Fleischmann A,Skeen S

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm birth is the main cause of morbidity and mortality during the perinatal period. Classical risk factors are held responsible for only 1/3 of preterm births and no current intervention has produced an appreciable reduction of this event. It is necessary to explore new hypotheses and mechanisms of causa...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： da Silva AA,Simões VM,Barbieri MA,Cardoso VC,Alves CM,Thomaz EB,de Sousa Queiroz RC,Cavalli RC,Batista RF,Bettiol H

更新日期：2014-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) especially those with younger age experience an alteration in physiological and emotional lifestyle that can affect intimacy and sexuality. The aim of this study was to determine demographic and disease related determinants of intimacy and sexuality in young women with M...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Mohammadi K,Rahnama P,Rafei Z,Ebrahimi-Aveh SM,Montazeri A

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2001, the WHO Antenatal Care Trial (WHOACT) concluded that an antenatal care package of evidence-based screening, therapeutic interventions and education across four antenatal visits for low-risk women was not inferior to standard antenatal care and may reduce cost. However, an updated Cochrane review in ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Vogel JP,Habib NA,Souza JP,Gülmezoglu AM,Dowswell T,Carroli G,Baaqeel HS,Lumbiganon P,Piaggio G,Oladapo OT

更新日期：2013-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Belizán JM,Miller S,Williams C,Pingray V

更新日期：2020-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychological factor alters fertility hormones and contributes to male infertility. Anxiety and depression are common manifestations of psychological distress. Cytochrome P-4501A1 (CYP1A1) metabolizes xenobiotics and fertility hormones that influence male fertility. The effect of CYP1A1 polymorphism on male ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Singh A,Koner BC,Ray PC,Prasad S,Jamatia E,Masroor M,Singh VK

更新日期：2016-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The ICPD agenda of reproductive health was declared as the most comprehensive one, which had actually broadened the spectrum of reproductive health and drove the states to embark upon initiatives to improve reproductive health status of their populations. However, like all other countries, Pakistan also seems to have ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Abrejo FG,Shaikh BT,Saleem S

更新日期：2008-09-10 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:Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Encouraging the use of skilled birth attendance in health facilities is an important step in the endeavor to increase the number of safe deliveries. However, public trust in health facilities has been greatly damaged during the Ebola ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Theuring S,Koroma AP,Harms G

更新日期：2018-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obese women are at risk of pregnancy and delivery complications. This study investigates the trend and association between maternal overweight and obesity on caesarean births in Malawi. METHODS:We utilised cross-sectional population-based Demographic Health Surveys (DHSs) data collected from ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Nkoka O,Ntenda PAM,Senghore T,Bass P

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A variety of different approaches to measuring contraceptive use have been used or proposed, either to assess current use or adherence over time, using subjective or objective measures. This paper reports an overview of approaches to measuring adherence to the oral contraceptive, intra-uterine device, sub-de...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Smith C,Edwards P,Free C

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disrespectful and abusive treatment during childbirth is a violation of women's right to dignified, respectful healthcare throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Although reports point out that marginalized groups in society such as single mothers are particularly vulnerable to abusive and disrespectful care, t...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Amroussia N,Hernandez A,Vives-Cases C,Goicolea I

更新日期：2017-03-04 00:00:00