Rubella and measles seroprevalence among women of childbearing age, Argentina, 2002

To assess rubella and measles susceptibility among women of childbearing age we conducted a cross-sectional seroprevalence study in four cities and one rural area in Argentina. A convenience sample of women aged 15–49 years seeking care in public health-care institutions was selected (n=2804). Serum specimens were tested for rubella and measles IgG antibody titres. The overall susceptibility to rubella and measles was 8·8 and 12·5% respectively. Seroprevalence differences were found for both rubella (P<0·001) and measles (P=0·002) across sites. Rubella seroprevalence was higher in women aged [ges ]40 years than in younger women (P=0·04). Measles seroprevalence tended to increase with age (P<0·001). Approximately 15% of women aged 15–29 years were not immune to measles. No risk factors were associated with rubella seronegativity; however, age (P<0·001) and having less than four pregnancies (P<0·001) were factors associated with measles seronegativity. Our findings support the introduction of supplemental immunization activities targeting adolescents and young adults to prevent congenital rubella syndrome and measles outbreaks over time.

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Recent trends in seroprevalence of rubella in Korean women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030873 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. e030873 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rihwa Choi ◽

Yejin Oh ◽

Youngju Oh ◽

Sung Ho Kim ◽

Sang Gon Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Korean Women ◽

Test Results ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Igg Antibody ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Specific Igg ◽

Catch Up

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the immunity against rubella using the serological status of rubella-specific IgG antibodies (antirubella IgG) in Korean women of childbearing age (15–49 years).DesignRetrospective cross-sectional study.SettingPopulation-based cross-sectional study in South Korea.ParticipantsBetween January 2010 and December 2017, test results from Korean women aged 15–49 years who had visited an obstetric private clinic (nationwide institutions) and had requested rubella-specific IgG antibody tests from Green Cross Laboratories were obtained from the laboratory information system.ResultsBetween 2010 and 2017, antirubella IgG test results from 328 426 Korean women aged 15–49 years who had visited private obstetric clinics (1438 institutions nationwide) were retrospectively analysed by tested year, age, cohort and geographic regions. Over the 8-year study period, the rate of unimmunised women ranged from 7.8% to 9.7%. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models showed that the odds of being immune to rubella (positive and equivocal results of antirubella IgG test) were lower in 2017 compared with 2010, in women in their 40s, in a pre-catch-up cohort and in women living in Incheon, Busan, South Gyeongsang, North and South Jeolla and Jeju provinces (p<0.0001).ConclusionsIn consideration of the factors associated with prevalence of women unimmunised to rubella, future public health efforts should be focused on catch-up activities. The results of this study could be used to strengthen disease control and prevent rubella, including a nationwide immunisation programme.

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Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome in the Philippines: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2016/8158712 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Anna Lena Lopez ◽

Peter Francis N. Raguindin ◽

Maria Asuncion Silvestre ◽

Xenia Cathrine J. Fabay ◽

Ariel B. Vinarao ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Philippines ◽

Congenital Rubella Syndrome ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Congenital Rubella

Background. As part of regional elimination efforts, rubella-containing vaccines (RCV) have recently been introduced in the Philippines, yet the true burden of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in the country is largely unknown.Objective. To provide baseline information on rubella and CRS prior to routine vaccine introduction in the Philippines.Methods. We conducted a systematic literature review on rubella and CRS in the Philippines, including a cross-sectional study conducted in 2002 among 383 pregnant women attending the obstetric outpatient clinic of the Philippine General Hospital to assess rubella susceptibility of women of childbearing age.Results. 15 locally published and unpublished studies were reviewed. Susceptibility to rubella among women of childbearing age was higher in rural communities. Retrospective reviews revealed congenital heart diseases, cataracts, and hearing impairments to be most common presentations in children of CRS. In the cross-sectional study, 59 (15.4%) of the 383 pregnant women enrolled were seronegative for rubella IgG.Conclusion. Similar to other countries introducing RCV, it was only recently that surveillance for rubella has been established. Previous studies show substantial disabilities due to CRS and a substantial proportion of susceptible women who are at risk for having babies affected with CRS. Establishment of CRS surveillance and enhanced awareness on rubella case detection should be prioritized.

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Rubella seroprofile of the Italian population: an 8-year comparison

Epidemiology and Infection ◽

10.1017/s0950268806007400 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 135 (4) ◽

pp. 555-562 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

M. C. ROTA ◽

A. BELLA ◽

G. GABUTTI ◽

C. GIAMBI ◽

A. FILIA ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Age Groups ◽

Population Based ◽

Italian Population ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Live Births ◽

Seroprevalence Study ◽

Congenital Rubella

SUMMARYThe objective of this study is to evaluate how increasing MMR infant vaccination coverage in recent years has modified the epidemiology of rubella in Italy. A cross-sectional population-based seroprevalence study of rubella antibodies was conducted on 3094 sera, in 2004, and results were compared with data obtained by the same method in 1996. The overall proportion of rubella-seropositive individuals was found to be significantly higher in 2004 with respect to 1996 (84·6% vs. 77·4%). However, an increase in seropositivity was observed only in the 1–19 years age groups. Recent increases in childhood MMR vaccination coverage, therefore, have not had an impact on seroprevalence in women of childbearing age, over 5% of whom remain susceptible to rubella. Preconception screening and postpartum vaccination of susceptible women are fundamental if the WHO target of less than one case of congenital rubella syndrome per 100 000 live births is to be attained.

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Rubella Vaccination Coverage Among Women of Childbearing Age in Vietnam

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16101741 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (10) ◽

pp. 1741

Author(s):

Toan Thanh Thi Do ◽

Anh Ngoc Nguyen ◽

Xuan Thanh Thi Le ◽

Ann Pongsakul ◽

Quang Nhat Nguyen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Compliance Rate ◽

Immunization Coverage ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Long Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Congenital Rubella ◽

Rubella Vaccination

Despite the availability of effective and safe rubella vaccines for women of childbearing age, prevention and control of congenital rubella syndrome in children remains challenging in Vietnam. In order to examine this issue, we conducted a cross-sectional study, examining the current coverage of rubella vaccination before pregnancy among 807 pregnant women and women with children under 12 months of age in urban and rural districts, Dong Da and Ba Vi, in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this population, we observed an alarming non-compliance rate with rubella vaccination before pregnancy in both localities. Among the 82.0% of participants who remained unvaccinated against this contagious viral infection, 95.8% of them were in Ba Vi district, compared to 68.0% in Dong Da district (p < 0.001). Besides the differences in age, number of children, education levels, primary occupations and monthly incomes among the participants between the two districts, other reasons for noncompliance with rubella vaccination includeddisinterest in rubella vaccination, the high cost and long distance to vaccination sites as well as unawareness of vaccination locations. In addition to addressing the unique socio-economicchallenges behind one’s accessibility to vaccination services in urban and rural areas, our study supports a continued effort in ensuring proper access to and education about pre-pregnancy vaccines and vaccination among women of childbearing age in order to achieve and sustain sufficient immunization coverage of rubella and other vaccine-preventable diseases in both settings.

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Prevalence of High HDL Cholesterol and Its Associated Factors Among Tunisian Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105461 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5461

Author(s):

Fatma Ben Cherifa ◽

Jalila El Ati ◽

Radhouene Doggui ◽

Myriam El Ati-Hellal ◽

Pierre Traissac

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Hdl Cholesterol ◽

Protective Role ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Biological Variables

The protective role of high high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) against cardiovascular risk has been questioned recently. Due to the increasing trend of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Tunisia, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of high HDL-C and its associated factors in Tunisian women of childbearing age. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a subsample of 1689 women, aged 20 to 49 years, in the Great Tunis region. Data on socio-demographic and lifestyle factors were collected by a questionnaire. Overall adiposity was assessed by body mass index (BMI). All biological variables were assayed in blood samples coated with anticoagulant ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) by enzymatic methods. Stata software (2015) was used for data management and statistical analysis. High HDL-C values were recorded in 26.6% of selected women. After adjustment for all socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, age, hypertension, and smoking were negatively associated with high HDL-C levels, while family history of cancer was positively associated with high HDL-C in women. An additional investigation on the relationship between high HDL-C and cancer risk should be performed due to controversial results.

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Identification of Ocular and Auditory Manifestations of Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Mbingo

International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications ◽

10.1155/2014/981312 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Imran Jivraj ◽

Chris J. Rudnisky ◽

Emmanuel Tambe ◽

Graham Tipple ◽

Matthew T. S. Tennant

Keyword(s):

Hearing Impairment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normal Hearing ◽

Congenital Rubella Syndrome ◽

Congenital Glaucoma ◽

Fundus Photography ◽

Igg Antibody ◽

Case Definitions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Congenital Rubella

Purpose. Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is a global cause of preventable hearing impairment, blindness, and intellectual impairment. The present study sought to identify ocular and auditory manifestations of CRS in school-aged children in Mbingo, Cameroon.Design. Cross sectional study.Subjects. Students at two schools, one for children with hearing impairment, were screened for cataract, congenital glaucoma, and pigmentary retinopathy.Methods. Students underwent seven-field digital fundus photography through a dilated pupil using a Topcon NW200 nonmydriatic camera. Images were assessed by retina specialists in Canada via teleophthalmology. Clinical evidence was integrated to form case definitions for CRS based on Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Serological evidence of rubella infection was obtained using standardized IgG antibody titers.Main Outcome Measure. Number of probable and suspicious cases of CRS.Results. Between September 2009 and May 2010, 320 students participated. There were 28 (10.2%) probable cases, 104 (37.8%) suspects, and 143 (52.0%) unaffected. Rubella IgG serology was positive in 79 (48.7%) of children with hearing impairment and 11 (7.4%) of children with normal hearing.Conclusions. The present study identified 28 probable cases of CRS. Furthermore, 92.6% of students with normal hearing did not possess rubella IgG antibodies making future cases of CRS likely without intervention.

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HUBUNGAN USIA DAN PARITAS TERHADAP KEJADIAN PRE EKLAMPSIA DI RSD BALUNG JEMBER

ARTERI : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.37148/arteri.v2i3.166 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 85-91

Author(s):

Yuningsih

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Random Sampling ◽

P Value ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Chi Square Test

One of the contributors to maternal and infant mortality is the incidence of preeclampsia that occurs during pregnancy. The cause of preeclampsia is still unknown, but it is suspected that age and parity are one of the triggers for this occurrence. Women of childbearing age who are nulliparous with extreme age under the age of less than 20 years and women with the age of more than 35 years are most commonly found to have preeclampsia. The design in this study is analytic with a cross sectional approach. The population of all mothers giving birth in the delivery room of RSD Balung Jember was 3594 in 2019. The number of samples taken using non-random sampling by purposive sampling was finally obtained by 97 respondents. In this study, the independent variables were maternal age and parity, while the dependent variable was the incidence of preeclampsia. The instrument used is medical records. The data is processed by editing, coding, processing and cleaning processes. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. The results of the chi-square test for the age variable obtained that the Pearson chi-square value was 0.019 and the p value = 0.000 <0.05 from these results Ho was rejected, and the parity variable the Pearson chi- square value was 0.019 and the p value = 0.000 <0.05 from these results Ho is rejected. In conclusion, there is a relationship between age and preeclampsia, and there is a relationship between parity and preeclampsia.

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Description Of Nutrition Status Of Bride And Groom Based On Level Knowledge Of The First 1000 Days Of Life In Cimanggis Depok

SANITAS : Jurnal Teknologi dan Seni Kesehatan ◽

10.36525/sanitas.2017.11 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 72-79

Author(s):

Nadira Nurarifah ◽

Titus Priyo Harjatmo

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Nutrition Status ◽

Sensitive Period ◽

Research Use ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Status Of Women

The First Thousand Days of Life, which is 270 days during pregnancy and 730 days in the first life of the baby, is a sensitive period because the problems that arise are permanent. The biggest problem that occurs in children is stunting (37.2%). In addition, one factor that supports the nutritional status of women of childbearing age who still experience Chronic Energy (20.8%). The best approach is to prepare the bridge and groom's nutritional status and increase knowledge about the First 1000 Days of Life. The purpose of this study is to determine the description of nutritional status of prospective brides based on knowledge about the First 1000 Days of Life. This research use qualitative method with cross sectional design with sampling accidental sampling within 1 week with result of 21 bride candidate. Result of nutritional status of bride candidate is normal (85,7%), while for knowledge about 1000 First Day of Life included in enough category (57,1%). Suggestion for the office of religious affairs is that on pre-marriage counseling is given material about the First 1000 Days of Life. Some extension materials about the motto of the card to healthy, calcium-containing foods and the suggestion to consume tablets added blood.

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HUBUNGAN KADAR IODIUM GARAM KONSUMSI DAN TINGKAT KONSUMSI IODIUM DENGAN KADAR EKSKRESI IODIUM URIN WANITA USIA SUBUR

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan Soedirman ◽

10.20884/1.jgps.2017.1.01.340 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (01) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Hepi Diah Apika ◽

Endo Dardjito ◽

Dyah Umiyarni Purnamasari

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Iodine Content ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consumption Level ◽

Salt Consumption ◽

Food Recall

Abstract The purpose of this study analyze the relationship between the iodine content of salt consumption and the level of consumption of iodine levels in women of childbearing age UIE. The study was observational with cross sectional design. The research location in the village of Kebumen, Baturraden subdistrict, Banyumas. Subjects were 38 selected by simple random sampling technique. The consumption level of iodine was measured by the method of Food Recall 2x24 hours. Salt iodine content was measured by iodometric titration method and UIE levels measured by acid digestion method in the laboratory BP2GAKI Magelang. Data analysis using spearman correlation. A total of 71.1% women of childbearing age using the iodine content of salt consumption of <30 ppm. The consumption level of iodine less subject category (86.8%). UIE levels by an average of 156.50 μg/L category of normal iodine intake. There was no relationship with the iodine content of salt UIE levels (p=0.671). No correlation with levels of iodine consumption levels UIE (p=0.586). Levels of UIE women of childbearing age are not affected by the iodine content of salt and iodine consumption levels. Keywords: Iodized salt, consumption levels, UIE Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan kadar yodium konsumsi garam dan tingkat konsumsi kadar yodium pada wanita usia subur UIE. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Lokasi penelitian di desa Kebumen, Kecamatan Baturraden, Banyumas. Subjek penelitian dipilih dengan teknik simple random sampling. Tingkat konsumsi yodium diukur dengan metode Food Recall 2x24 jam. Kandungan garam yodium diukur dengan metode titrasi iodometrik dan tingkat UIE yang diukur dengan metode pencernaan asam di laboratorium BP2GAKI Magelang. Analisis data menggunakan korelasi spearman. Sebanyak 71,1% wanita usia subur menggunakan kandungan yodium konsumsi garam <30 ppm. Tingkat konsumsi kategori subjek kurang yodium (86,8%). Tingkat UIE rata-rata 156,50 μg / L kategori asupan yodium normal. Tidak ada hubungan dengan kadar yodium kadar garam UIE (p = 0,671). Tidak ada korelasi dengan tingkat kadar konsumsi yodium UIE (p = 0,586). Tingkat wanita UIE pada usia subur tidak terpengaruh oleh kadar yodium tingkat konsumsi garam dan yodium. Kata kunci: garam beryodium, tingkat konsumsi, UIE

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Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang HIV/AIDS dengan Perilaku Pemeriksaan Test PITC (Provider Initiated Test and Counselling) di Puskesmas Sleman Yogyakarta

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia ◽

10.21927/jnki.2015.3(1).48-52 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Annisaa’ Nurmasari ◽

Fatimah Fatimah ◽

Febrina Suci Hati

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Test Results ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Hiv Aids

<p>HIV infection in pregnant women can threaten the life of the mother and the mother can transmit the virus to their babies. Sleman PHC registered 2 people including one pregnant woman and one women of childbearing age in the year of 2014. Incidence of pregnant women suffering from HIV-AIDS in 2014 is 1 patients and detected from PITC test results for 7 weeks in a row is 1 patient. And in January year of 2015 found 1 patient with 3 times test and the results was positive. The purpose of this study was to determine relationship between Knowledge Level of Pregnant women about HIV/AIDS and Behaviour of PITC (Provider Initiated Test and Counselling) test. This study was a quantitative analysis of correlation with cross-sectional design. The population of this study were all pregnant women checkups at the health center in Yogyakarta Sleman. The sampling technique was used accidental sampling study which consisted of 72 respondents. The analysis used univariate and bivariate. The results showed that most respondents aged 20-35 (72.2%), senior high school education (47.2%) and work as a housewife (IRT) (38.9%). Most respondents have good knowledge about HIV/AIDS were 50 respondents (69.4%). Most respondents perform checks PITC were 71 respondents (98.6%). There was no relationship between knowledge level of pregnant women about HIV/AIDS and Behaviour of PITC (p-value=0.243>0.005). In Conclusion, There was no relationship between knowledge level of pregnant women about HIV/AIDS and Behaviour of PITC in Sleman, Yogyakarta.</p>

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