Covert Contraceptive Use amongst the urban poor in Accra, Ghana: experiences of health providers
An estimated one-third of women in Ghana use contraceptives without the knowledge of their partners, a phenomenon known as Covert Contraceptive Use (CCU). Most research on CCU to date has focused on individual... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - November 4, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mawuli Kushitor, Elizabeth G. Henry, Akua Danquah Obeng-Dwamena, Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Caesar Agula, Theophilus Toprah, Iqbal Shah and Ayaga A. Bawah Tags: Research Source Type: research
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device plus metformin, or megestrol acetate plus metformin for fertility-sparing treatment of atypical endometrial hyperplasia and early endometrial carcinoma: a prospective, randomized, blind-endpoint design trial protocol
Endometrial adenocarcinoma (EC) is the fifth most common cancer in women worldwide, standard treatment for EC includes hysterectomy, but it results in the loss of reproductive function. Thus, conservative trea... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - November 4, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xin Zhao, Jumin Niu, Cong Shi and Zhihui Liu Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Preconception fear of childbirth: experiences and needs of women fearing childbirth before first pregnancy
Although early case studies have indicated that fear of childbirth can predate a woman ’s first pregnancy, the concept of preconception fear of childbirth is largely unexplored. The few studies reporting on the... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 28, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elisabet Rondung, Susanna Magnusson and Elin Ternstr öm Tags: Research Source Type: research
What does family building mean? A qualitative exploration and a new definition: a UK-based study
The importance of improving men ’s and women’s knowledge of sexual and reproductive health has been emphasised in numerous global health policies. Fertility awareness literature highlights a disproportionately ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 28, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Bola Grace, Jill Shawe, Geraldine Barrett, Nafisat Ohunene Usman and Judith Stephenson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Global prevalence of congenital anencephaly: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Anencephaly is a fatal congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of brain hemispheres and cranial arch. Timely preventive measures can be taken by knowing the exact prevalence of this common neural tube ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 17, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nader Salari, Behnaz Fatahi, Reza Fatahian, Payam Mohammadi, Adibeh Rahmani, Niloofar Darvishi, Mona Keivan, Shamarina Shohaimi and Masoud Mohammadi Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effects of completion of continuum of care in maternal health services on adverse birth outcomes in Northwestern Ethiopia: a prospective follow-up study
Globally, around 4 million babies die within the first month of birth annually with more than 3 million stillbirths. Of them, 99% of newborn deaths and 98% of stillbirths occur in developing countries. Despite... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 8, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Muluwas Amentie Zelka, Alemayehu Worku Yalew and Gurmesa Tura Debelew Tags: Research Source Type: research
The comparison of two different protocols ultra-long versus medroxyprogesterone acetate in women with ovarian endometriosis: a prospective randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to investigate the medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) + HMG protocol vs ultra-long gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist protocol in patients with advanced ovarian endometriosis who recei... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 4, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Haiyan Guo, Tong Du, Hongyuan Gao, Qianwen Xi, Ling Wu, Qifeng Lyu and Qianqian Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Person-centered maternity care during childbirth and associated factors at selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional study
Person-centered maternity care is respectful and responsive care to individual women ’s preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that their values guide all clinical decisions during childbirth. It is recogn... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 4, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Azezew Ambachew Tarekegne, Berhanu Wordofa Giru and Bazie Mekonnen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of reproductive tract infections among women preparing to conceive in Chongqing, China: trends and risk factors
Reproductive tract infection has become a major public health issue all over the world for its high and growing prevalence. It can cause adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women and their foetuses. This st... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - October 3, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jun Liu, Mengyao Zeng, Liu Yang, Yanyan Mao, Yang He, Min Li, Qing Chen, Weijin Zhou, Liang Chen and Qianxi Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Determinants of mother to child HIV transmission (HIV MTCT); a case control study in governmental health centers of East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019
The objective of this study was to identify determinant... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 29, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mengistie Kassahun Tariku Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors influencing the integration of comprehensive sexuality education into educational systems in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) plays a critical role in promoting youth and adolescent's sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing. However, little is known about the enablers and barriers affectin... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 29, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Malizgani Paul Chavula, Joseph Mumba Zulu and Anna-Karin Hurtig Tags: Review Source Type: research
Magnitude of postpartum hemorrhage and associated factors among women who gave birth in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide, particularly in resource-limited countries such as Ethiopia. Findings from a few studies were inconsistent and in... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 21, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tadesse Tolossa, Getahun Fetensa, Edgeit Abebe Zewde, Merga Besho and Tafese Dejene Jidha Tags: Review Source Type: research
Community perception of barriers and facilitators to institutional delivery care-seeking behavior in Northwest Ethiopia: a qualitative study
Institutional delivery care-seeking behavior is considered a crucial step in preventing maternal and child death. However, the barriers and facilitators related to institutional delivery care-seeking behavior ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 20, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Adane Nigusie, Telake Azale, Mezgebu Yitayal and Lemma Derseh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Quality of care in abortion in the era of technological and medical advancements and self-care
Discussions around quality of abortion care have been focused mainly on service-delivery aspects inside healthcare facilities. More recently, with availability of medical abortion (MA), increase in its self-us... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 15, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ankita Shukla, Luc ía Vazquez-Quesada, Isabel Vieitez, Rajib Acharya and Saumya RamaRao Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Serum urea acid and urea nitrogen levels are risk factors for maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study
In recent years, results on the association between serum uric acid (UA) and pregnancy outcomes have been inconsistent, and the association between urea nitrogen (UN) and adverse pregnancy outcomes in normal p... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 15, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lanlan Wu, Yao Liu, Zengyou Liu, Hengying Chen, Siwen Shen, Yuanhuan Wei, Ruifang Sun and Guifang Deng Tags: Research Source Type: research
