Quality of care from the perspective of women with gestational diabetes in China
To explore the quality of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) care experienced by women in China and how it could be improved. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Li Ge, Kerstin Wikby, Mikael Rask Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Maternal 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and the occurrence of neural tube defects in Tunisia
To determine whether low vitamin D levels in pregnant women are associated with the occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in Tunisia. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kaouther Nasri, Mohamed K. Ben Fradj, Moncef Feki, Naziha Kaabechi, Mariem Sahraoui, Aida Masmoudi, Raja Marrakchi, Soumeya S. Gaigi Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Community survey on awareness and use of obstetric ultrasonography in rural Sarlahi District, Nepal
To assess levels of awareness and use of obstetric ultrasonography in rural Nepal. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Naoko Kozuki, Joanne Katz, Subarna K. Khatry, James M. Tielsch, Steven C. LeClerq, Luke C. Mullany Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Thyroperoxidase antibodies and polycystic ovarian morphology
To evaluate the association between polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) and thyroperoxidase antibody level. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Mahnaz Bahri Khomami, Atieh Amouzegar, Fereidoun Azizi Tags: Clinical Article Source Type: research

Multidisciplinary training in perineal care during labor and delivery for the reduction of anal sphincter injuries
To determine whether the introduction of a multidisciplinary intrapartum perineal-care training program reduced the rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries in patients undergoing vaginal deliveries. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jonathan Frost, Rowan Gundry, Helen Young, Adel Naguib Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Quality of care from the perspective of women with gestational diabetes in China
To explore the quality of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) care experienced by women in China and how it could be improved. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Li Ge, Kerstin Wikby, Mikael Rask Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Maternal 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and the occurrence of neural tube defects in Tunisia
To determine whether low vitamin D levels in pregnant women are associated with the occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in Tunisia. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kaouther Nasri, Mohamed K. Ben Fradj, Moncef Feki, Naziha Kaabechi, Mariem Sahraoui, Aida Masmoudi, Raja Marrakchi, Soumeya S. Gaigi Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Community survey on awareness and use of obstetric ultrasonography in rural Sarlahi District, Nepal
To assess levels of awareness and use of obstetric ultrasonography in rural Nepal. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Naoko Kozuki, Joanne Katz, Subarna K. Khatry, James M. Tielsch, Steven C. LeClerq, Luke C. Mullany Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Thyroperoxidase antibodies and polycystic ovarian morphology
To evaluate the association between polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) and thyroperoxidase antibody level. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - May 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Mahnaz Bahri Khomami, Atieh Amouzegar, Fereidoun Azizi Tags: Clinical Article Source Type: research

A study of fresh stillbirths weighing 2500g or more at three academic hospitals in South Africa
To determine the frequency of fresh stillbirths weighing 2500g or more, to assess the risk factors and direct obstetric causes, and to describe avoidable factors in terms of substandard intrapartum management. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - April 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Marlene Bothma, Eckhart J. Buchmann Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Profile of pregnant women using delivery hut services of the Ballabgarh Health and Demographic Surveillance System in rural north India
To describe women who attended two delivery huts in rural Haryana, India. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - April 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shashi Kant, Partha Haldar, Arvind K. Singh, S. Archana, Puneet Misra, Sanjay Rai Tags: Clinical Article Source Type: research

Increasing maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage in a setting of high HIV seroprevalence
According to the latest report on the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in South Africa [1], obstetric hemorrhage was the leading direct obstetric cause of maternal deaths in the country in 2011 –2013. Although the number of maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage has increased, there has been a decrease in the number of maternal deaths due to HIV/AIDS because of improved access to antiretroviral therapy. In the latest report, approximately 60% of the deaths due to obstetric hemorrhag e were associated with cesarean deliveries, in a setting where there has not been any significant deterioration in physical ...
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - April 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hannah M. Sebitloane Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research

A study of fresh stillbirths weighing 2500g or more at three academic hospitals in South Africa
To determine the frequency of fresh stillbirths weighing 2500g or more, to assess the risk factors and direct obstetric causes, and to describe avoidable factors in terms of substandard intrapartum management. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - April 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Marlene Bothma, Eckhart J. Buchmann Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Profile of pregnant women using delivery hut services of the Ballabgarh Health and Demographic Surveillance System in rural north India
To describe women who attended two delivery huts in rural Haryana, India. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - April 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shashi Kant, Partha Haldar, Arvind Singh, S. Archana, Puneet Misra, Sanjay Rai Tags: Clinical Article Source Type: research

Increasing maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage in a setting of high HIV seroprevalence
According to the latest report on the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in South Africa [1], obstetric hemorrhage was the leading direct obstetric cause of maternal deaths in the country in 2011–2013. Although the number of maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage has increased, there has been a decrease in the number of maternal deaths due to HIV/AIDS because of improved access to antiretroviral therapy. In the latest report, approximately 60% of the deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage were associated with cesarean deliveries, in a setting where there has not been any significant deterioration in physical an...
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - April 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hannah M. Sebitloane Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research