Assessing mobile phone access, usage, and willingness among women to receive voice message-based mobile health intervention to improve antenatal care attendance in district Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan.

abstract：:Traditional approaches to improving adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) have focused on changing individual behavior, with little emphasis on addressing the factors that contribute to this behavior: biological changes; the influence of family and friends; the communities in which young people live; and ac...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Plourde KF,Fischer S,Cunningham J,Brady K,McCarraher DR

更新日期：2016-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:As most pregnancy-related deaths and morbidities are clustered around the time of childbirth, quality of care during this period is critical to the survival of pregnant women and their babies. Despite the wide acceptance of partograph as the central tool to optimize labour outcomes for over 40 years, its use has not s...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Oladapo OT,Souza JP,Bohren MA,Tunçalp Ö,Vogel JP,Fawole B,Mugerwa K,Gülmezoglu AM

更新日期：2015-05-26 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:While Female Genital Cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice, there is now mounting evidence for a gradual decline in prevalence in a number of geographical areas in Africa and following migration to non-practicing countries. Consequently, there is now a growing number of women with FGM/C wh...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Koukoui S,Hassan G,Guzder J

更新日期：2017-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest maternal mortality ratio at 500 deaths per 100,000 live births. In Mozambique maternal mortality is estimated at 249-480 per 100,000 live births and eclampsia is the third leading cause of death. The objective of this study was to describe the community understanding of pre...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Boene H,Vidler M,Sacoor C,Nhama A,Nhacolo A,Bique C,Alonso P,Sawchuck D,Qureshi R,Macete E,Menéndez C,von Dadelszen P,Sevene E,Munguambe K

更新日期：2016-06-08 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:While the relationship between hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations and pregnancy outcomes has been studied often, most reports have focused on a specific Hb cutoff used to define anemia. Fewer studies have evaluated pregnancy outcomes across the entire range of Hb values. Moreover, to date, most studies of the re...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Ali SA,Tikmani SS,Saleem S,Patel AB,Hibberd PL,Goudar SS,Dhaded S,Derman RJ,Moore JL,McClure EM,Goldenberg RL

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

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: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: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: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: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: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:It is well-established that couples' fecundities vary widely. Each couple has a relatively constant monthly probability of conceiving, which can vary from zero to quite high. This underlying probability is usually expressed as the time (number of menstrual cycles) the couple requires to conceive. Couples wit...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Dahlberg J,Andersson G

更新日期：2019-06-24 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:Pakistan has high maternal mortality, particularly in the rural areas. The delay in decision making to seek medical care during obstetric emergencies remains a significant factor in maternal mortality. METHODS:We present results from an experimental study in rural Pakistan. Village clusters were randomly as...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Midhet F,Becker S

更新日期：2010-11-05 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：BACKGROUND:Fertility intentions and contraceptive use are often used to demonstrate gaps in programs and policies to meet the contraceptive needs of women and couples. Prior work demonstrated that fertility intentions are fluid and change over a woman's (or couple's) life course with changing marital status, childbeari...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Speizer IS,Escamilla V,Lance PM,Guilkey DK

更新日期：2020-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After the 1968 United Nations International Conference on Human Rights, access to family planning services became a human right. Such a service is of central importance to women's empowerment and is empirically needed to provide adequate healthcare. For registered refugees and asylum seekers in Germany compl...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Inci MG,Kutschke N,Nasser S,Alavi S,Abels I,Kurmeyer C,Sehouli J

更新日期：2020-07-29 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: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:Worldwide, about 50% of all new cases of HIV occur in youth between age 15 and 24 years. Studies in various sub-Saharan African countries show that both out of school and in school adolescents and youth are engaged in risky sexual behaviors. School-based health education has been a cornerstone of youth-focus...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Menna T,Ali A,Worku A

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescents 360 (A360) is an initiative being rolled out across Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania with the aim of increasing uptake of voluntary modern contraception among sexually active women aged 15 to 19 years. Using evaluation baseline survey data, we described key sexuality, fertility and contraceptive us...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Atchison CJ,Cresswell JA,Kapiga S,Nsanya MK,Crawford EE,Mussa M,Bottomley C,Hargreaves JR,Doyle AM

更新日期：2019-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study maternal anxiety and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women submitted to a Multidisciplinary Program for Childbirth and Motherhood Preparation (MPCM). METHODS:This is a not randomized controlled trial on 67 nulliparous pregnant women divided into two groups according to participation (MPCM Group; n =...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Consonni EB,Calderon IM,Consonni M,De Conti MH,Prevedel TTs,Rudge MV

更新日期：2010-10-29 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: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:A review of validated methods for assessing female sexual dysfunction and a review of male and female sexual dysfunction did not refer to any specific questionnaire for evaluating sexuality during pregnancy. A study was performed at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Botucatu Medical School, São Pau...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Rudge CV,Calderon IM,Dias A,Lopes GP,Barbosa AP,Maestá I,Odland JO,Rudge MV

更新日期：2009-07-29 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：OBJECTIVE:Access to comprehensive and culturally appropriate reproductive life planning is essential to women's health. Although many strategies and tools exist, few are designed for longitudinal use or provide visual aids. Our objective is to present the Family Planning Quotient (FPQ) and Reproductive Life Index (RepL...

journal_title：Reproductive health

authors： Madrigal JM,Stempinski-Metoyer K,McManus AE,Zimmerman L,Patel A

更新日期：2019-08-19 00:00:00