Fertility outcomes following obstetric fistula repair: a prospective cohort study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of polyunsaturated fatty acids for the treatment of the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) using a graded symptom scale and to assess the effect of this treatment on basal plasma levels of prolactin and total cholesterol. METHODS:A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlle...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Rocha Filho EA,Lima JC,Pinho Neto JS,Montarroyos U

更新日期：2011-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More women are accessing modern contraceptive use in Kenya, however, contraceptive discontinuation has stagnated over the decades. Any further increase in contraceptive use will most likely be from past users, hence understanding the dynamics of discontinuation while addressing quality of family planning ser...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Ontiri S,Mutea L,Muganda M,Mutanda P,Ajema C,Okoth S,Orero S,Odhiambo R,Biesma R,Stekelenburg J,Kabue M

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients use websites, blogs, or online social communities to gain health knowledge, information about disease symptoms, and disease diagnosis opinions. The purpose of this study is to use the online platform of blogs to explore whether the framing effect of information content, situated learning of inf...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Lee YC,Wu WL

更新日期：2014-12-26 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: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: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: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: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:Although abortion is legally available in South Africa, barriers to access exist. Early medical abortion is available to women with a gestational age up to 63 days and timely access is essential. This study aimed to determine women's acceptability and ability to self-assess eligibility for early medical abor...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Momberg M,Harries J,Constant D

更新日期：2016-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Sudan has one of the worst health and maternal health situations in the world. Across South Sudan, while maternal health services at the primary care level are not well developed, even where they exist, many women do not use them. Developing location specific understanding of what hinders women from us...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kane S,Rial M,Kok M,Matere A,Dieleman M,Broerse JEW

更新日期：2018-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) accounts for over 95% of all paediatric HIV infections worldwide. Several studies have shown that male participation in the antenatal care of their spouses together with couple counselling and testing for HIV, increases use of the interventions for HIV prevention. T...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Byamugisha R,Tumwine JK,Semiyaga N,Tylleskär T

更新日期：2010-06-23 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: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: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:Most women report negative experience about the symptoms of uterine leiomyoma (UL) in their lives, such as abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain. Many studies have been conducted about efficacy of UL treatment, but little research has been performed about womens health related quality of life (HRQL). ME...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Brito LG,Panobianco MS,Sabino-de-Freitas MM,Barbosa Hde F,de Azevedo GD,Brito LM,Candido-Dos-Reis FJ

更新日期：2014-01-30 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:Parents play an important role in promoting the sexual health of their adolescents. However, many parents experience several challenges. The purpose of this study was to explore the concerns and educational needs of Iranian parents regarding the sexual health of their male adolescents. METHODS:This qualitat...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Babayanzad Ahari S,Behboodi Moghadam Z,Azin SA,Maasoumi R

更新日期：2020-02-14 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：BACKGROUND:The burden of maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa is very high. In Ghana maternal mortality ratio was 380 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2013. Skilled birth attendance has been shown to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, yet in 2010 only 68 percent of mothers in Ghana gave birth with the assist...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Sakeah E,McCloskey L,Bernstein J,Yeboah-Antwi K,Mills S,Doctor HV

更新日期：2014-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with disabilities are less likely to receive maternal healthcare services compared to women without disabilities. While few studies have reviewed healthcare experience of women with disabilities, no studies have been conducted to understand provider's attitude towards disability in Nepal, yet the attit...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Devkota HR,Murray E,Kett M,Groce N

更新日期：2017-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 30 years, conservative power in the United States, financed and organized by Christian fundamentalist sects, the Catholic Church, and conservative corporate and political leadership, has become more threatening and potentially destabilizing of progressive democratic principles and practices. Powerful int...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Castle MA

更新日期：2011-01-05 00:00:00

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

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Tang K,Gaoshan J,Ahonsi B,Ali M,Bonet M,Broutet N,Kara E,Kim C,Thorson A,Thwin SS

更新日期：2020-05-26 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: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：BACKGROUND:Infertility is one of the most important issues that negatively influences women's quality of life, especially when the cause is associated with females. Given that no instruments have been designed to assess quality of life among infertile women with focus on female factors, this study was conducted to deve...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Kiani Z,Simbar M,Hajian S,Zayeri F

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Humanitarian crises and migration make girls and women more vulnerable to poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. Nevertheless, there is still a dearth of information on SRH outcomes and access to SRH services among refugee girls and young women in Africa. We conducted a mixed-methods study to as...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Ivanova O,Rai M,Mlahagwa W,Tumuhairwe J,Bakuli A,Nyakato VN,Kemigisha E

更新日期：2019-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-partum mistreatment by healthcare providers remains a global public health and human rights challenge. Adolescents, who are typically younger, poorer and less educated have been found to be disproportionately exposed to intra-partum mistreatment. In Ghana, maternal mortality remains a leading cause of ...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Habib HH,Torpey K,Maya ET,Ankomah A

更新日期：2020-08-24 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: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