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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510156

Prevalence and Pattern of Traditional Herb Usage among Pregnant Women and the Adverse Outcome: A Mixed-Method Study

Oluwayemisi Grace Olasolomon, MD, Mamodesan T. Okumagba, DDS, PhD, Assoc. Prof Nyemike Simeon Awunor and Assoc. Prof Maureen Iru Ntaji

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/09/11

The prevalence of using traditional herbs among the study population is high. Most of these women use traditional herbs weekly without experiencing malaria-like symptoms. A significant relationship exists between using traditional herbs during pregnancy and experiencing an adverse health outcome. More awareness programs about the adverse health outcome of using traditional herbs among pregnant women are recommended....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510158

Factors Associated with Abandoning the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Guinea: A Secondary Analysis of 2018 Demographic and Health Survey Data

Aissatou Diallo, Tiany Sidibé, Ramata Diallo, Sadan Camara, Madeleine Touré, Alpha Oumar Sall and Mamadou Dioulde Balde

Article Type: Scientific Article | First Published: 2023/12/23

A total of 9858 women were included in this study. Of these, 2,743 were in favor of abandoning FGM. The results of the multivariate analysis showed that young adolescent girls, higher education, the richest wealth quintile, and Kissi ethnic group as well as living in the Faranah region were statistically associated with the abandonment of FGM....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510157

Examining the Effect of Urban Household Food Insecurity on Fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ephrem Tadesse Goda, Terefe Degefa Boshera and Mengistu Ketema Aredo

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/11/29

Despite investment and support for family planning in developing countries, some people living in poverty are hesitant to use modern birth control methods, and usage rates are insufficient. Improved reproductive health is directly related to enhanced nutrition, while optimal nutrition fosters superior reproductive health outcomes. This study aims to examine the relationship between household food insecurity and fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510155

The Association between Fertility and Household Food Insecurity among Reproductive-Age Women in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ephrem Tadesse Goda, Terefe Degefa Boshera and Mengistu Ketema Aredo

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/09/10

Family planning and women's health are vital to food security and nutrition. Enhanced reproductive health fosters better nutrition and facilitates the attainment of a sustainable family size. This study aims to examine the association between household food insecurity and fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and identify correlating factors....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510153

Factors Associated with Home Deliveries in Rural Communities, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nazarius John Gecke, Bosco Pius Mapunda and Andrew Hans Mgaya

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/05/12

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 in rural communities of Rorya district. A survey of 430 women who delivered within the past 3 years was performed using a questionnaire adopted from Tanzania Demographic Health Survey 2015/16. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent association of home delivery to demographic, socio-cultural and geographical factors and utilization for maternity services....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510152

Uterine Fibroids: Retrospective Study with Analysis of Different Risk Factors

Alieva Sholpan Urkendovna, Aitzhan Aruzhan and Sekenova Karina

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/05/11

Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing the most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment option exists for hormone-dependent uterine fibroids, due to the limited knowledge about the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and development of uterine fibroids. This paper comprehensively summarizes the recent research advances on uterine fibroids, focusing on risk factors, development origin, and pathogenetic m...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510151

Early Implanon Discontinuation and Associated Factors among Woman's of Implanon Users in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Worku Chekol Tassew and Teshale Ayanaw Abuhay

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/04/30

Worldwide, large number of women becomes unprotected to the risk of pregnancy after contraceptive discontinuation. To ensure safe and consistent services addressing the factors that contribute to early Implanon discontinuation is necessary to women in the reproductive age group through appropriate use of contraceptive methods and method switching. Considerable studies have been done in Ethiopia about early implanon discontinuation among implanon users. But inconsistent findings were reported....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510150

Successful Vaginal Delivery after Caesarean Section and its Associated Factors among Women Delivered in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu, Desalegn Animut Bitew and Worku Chekol Tassew

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/04/29

For a majority of women who have had one prior lower segment caesarean section Vaginal delivery after caesarean section is proper route of delivery. However, little is known about vaginal delivery after caesarean section in Ethiopia....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510149

Perimortem Caesarean Delivery: Clinical Challenges Witnessed through the Eyes of an Obstetrician

Avir Sarkar, MD, Rinchen Zangmo, MD, MRCOG, Preeti Deedwania, MD and Gayatri Suresh, MD

Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: 2023/04/19

Maternal collapse due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the most challenging clinical scenarios faced by an obstetrician. These continuing challenges demand a multidisciplinary team approach. Considering its rare incidence, ranging somewhere between 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 50,000 [1,2], current recommendations are mostly based on small case series and expert opinions. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510148

Trends and Patterns of Maternal Deaths in Sierra Leone, January 2017-December 2020

Kadijatu Nabie Kamara, Z.J. Bah, A. Elduma, J.S. Squire, Joseph Sam Kanu and G. Gebru

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 14, 2023

Sierra Leone is a country with an extremely high maternal mortality ratio (MMR) with over 1000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. We analyzed data from the national maternal death surveillance and response system to describe the trend and determine the burden of maternal deaths in Sierra Leone....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510147

Pregnancy Symptoms and COVID-19 Fear Experienced by Pregnant Women

Rukiye Demir Dikmen, Elif Ayfer Baltaci Yildiz and Aycan Şahin

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 09, 2023

This research was executed in order to designate the level of symptoms pregnant women experience, and the link between COVID-19 fear and pregnancy symptoms. A questionnaire was carried out on women 12-40 weeks pregnant who consulted Bingöl Maternity and Children Hospital between 11 February-1 July 2022. Data were obtained by “Sociodemographic Form”, “Pregnancy Symptom Inventory (PSI)” and “COVID-19 Fear Scale’’. The research was completed with 390 pregnant women....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510146

Iron Deficiency among a Group Syrian Women: Causes and Treatment

Sarah Sukkariyeh, Caren Latouf and Rim Harfouch

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 06, 2023

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. The aim of our research was to identify the most common causes of iron deficiency anemia and the associated factors of lifestyle, dietary habits and menstrual cycle. We selected a random sample of women attending the gynecology department at Tishreen University Hospital and obtained the results of a complete blood count (HCT and HB) CBC for 100 participating women from April 2022 until the end of June 2022. As a result...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510145

The Relationship between Mothers’ Breastfeeding Anxiety and Fear of COVID-19

Zümrüt Bilgin, PhD, RN, Duygu Tatar, MSc, Selma Berda Şahin, MSc, Tuğba Topcu, MSc, Beyza Aktürk, MSc and İrem Zülal Topçuoğlu, MSc

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: February 01, 2023

This study aimed to determine the relationship between breastfeeding anxiety of mothers and fear of COVID-19. The research was designed as a descriptive study. This research was conducted in a maternity hospital in Istanbul between 03 May and 31 August 2021. The study sample consisted of 348 primiparous and multiparous volunteer mothers who had vaginal and cesarean section delivery methods. The research data were collected using the “Descriptive Information Form” and “The Fear of Coronavir...

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