The role of cultural beliefs on eating patterns and food practices among pregnant women: a systematic review

Abstract Context Despite the importance of cultural beliefs in clinical practice, few systematic reviews have investigated how these beliefs influence food practices in pregnant women. Objective To explore the role of cultural beliefs in eating patterns and food practices among pregnant women, highlighting food recommendations, food taboos and restrictions, and their association with health. Data Sources A systematic review was conducted using the following electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science from May 2014 to May 2019. Data Extraction Articles were included if the studies included pregnant women, analyzed how cultural beliefs may influence eating patterns, were peer-reviewed articles with original data, published in the last 5 years, and in English or Spanish language. Quality assessment was also performed. Data Analysis A total of 544 articles were identified in the search and 24 were included in the final analysis (17 using qualitative design, 6 using quantitative design, and 1 with a mixed-design). These studies were predominantly from the African continent (n = 15). Our findings showed that culture is a key factor related to “taboos” and food restrictions, which are transmitted by the family or members of community, having a strong religious or spiritual influence. All these restrictions are related to the fear of unfavorable pregnancy outcomes such as the risk of abortion, dystocia, and congenital macrosomia, or are used to avoid child problems such as cutaneous and respiratory disorders. Conclusions Findings from this study indicate cultural beliefs are strongly associated with food patterns and eating habits in pregnant women. Administrators and health professionals should be aware of these beliefs to minimize problems in the perinatal period.

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Impact of non-menthol flavours in e-cigarettes on perceptions and use: an updated systematic review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031598 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. e031598 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Clare Meernik ◽

Hannah M Baker ◽

Sarah D Kowitt ◽

Leah M Ranney ◽

Adam O Goldstein

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Risk Perceptions ◽

Longitudinal Research ◽

Age Groups ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Product Appeal ◽

The Impact

ObjectivesGiven the exponential increase in the use of e-cigarettes among younger age groups and in the growth in research on e-cigarette flavours, we conducted a systematic review examining the impact of non-menthol flavoured e-cigarettes on e-cigarette perceptions and use among youth and adults.DesignPubMed, Embase, PyscINFO and CINAHL were systematically searched for studies published and indexed through March 2018.Eligibility criteriaQuantitative observational and experimental studies that assessed the effect of non-menthol flavours in e-cigarettes on perceptions and use behaviours were included. Specific outcome measures assessed are appeal, reasons for use, risk perceptions, susceptibility, intention to try, initiation, preference, current use, quit intentions and cessation.Data extraction and synthesisThree authors independently extracted data related to the impact of flavours in tobacco products. Data from a previous review were then combined with those from the updated review for final analysis. Results were then grouped and analysed by outcome measure.ResultsThe review included 51 articles for synthesis, including 17 published up to 2016 and an additional 34 published between 2016 and 2018. Results indicate that non-menthol flavours in e-cigarettes decrease harm perceptions (five studies) and increase willingness to try and initiation of e-cigarettes (six studies). Among adults, e-cigarette flavours increase product appeal (seven studies) and are a primary reason many adults use the product (five studies). The role of flavoured e-cigarettes on smoking cessation remains unclear (six studies).ConclusionThis review provides summary data on the role of non-menthol flavours in e-cigarette perceptions and use. Consistent evidence shows that flavours attract both youth and adults to use e-cigarettes. Given the clear findings that such flavours increase product appeal, willingness to try and initiation among youth, banning non-menthol flavours in e-cigarettes may reduce youth e-cigarette use. Longitudinal research is needed to examine any role flavours may play in quit behaviours among adults.

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Association between abnormal maternal serum levels of vitamin B12 and preeclampsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nutrition Reviews ◽

10.1093/nutrit/nuaa096 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Farzaneh Mardali ◽

Somaye Fatahi ◽

Maryam Alinaghizadeh ◽

Hamed Kord Varkaneh ◽

Mohammad Hassan Sohouli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Vitamin B12 ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Serum Vitamin ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Folic Acid Supplementation ◽

Maternal Serum ◽

Study Selection

Abstract Context Some evidence has shown an association between maternal vitamin B12 levels and the development of preeclampsia in pregnant women, but the relationship between preeclampsia and vitamin B12 is not clear. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to compare serum vitamin B12 levels in women with preeclampsia with those in normotensive pregnant women. Data Sources The PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched up to August 2019, along with the reference lists of included articles. Study Selection The literature was searched for observational studies that investigated vitamin B12 levels in women with preeclampsia. Data Extraction Data were extracted independently by 2 authors. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. Results Vitamin B12 levels in women with preeclampsia were significantly lower than those in healthy women (mean, −15.24 pg/mL; 95%CI, −27.52 to −2.954; P < 0.015), but heterogeneity between studies was high (I2 = 97.8%; P = 0.0103). Subgroup analyses based on folic acid supplementation, homocysteine concentrations, and gestational age at the time of sampling for vitamin B12 assessment did not identify the sources of heterogeneity. Conclusions Women with preeclampsia had significantly lower vitamin B12 concentrations than normotensive pregnant women.

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Laparoscopy and Penetrating Abdominal Trauma: A Systematic Review

Amadeus International Multidisciplinary Journal ◽

10.14295/aimj.v4i7.92 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (7) ◽

pp. 217-231

Author(s):

Bráulio Filgueira Magalhães ◽

Pedro De Sousa Leite ◽

Pedro Hugo Bezerra Maia Filho ◽

George Wallisson Severo de Sá ◽

Whallyson Pinheiro Mascarenhas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Abdominal Trauma ◽

Retrieval System ◽

Penetrating Trauma ◽

Laparoscopic Approach ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Penetrating Abdominal Trauma ◽

Penetrating Wound ◽

Definition Of

This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness and use of laparoscopy in penetrating abdominal trauma, thus providing a better definition of the role of laparoscopic approach in patients with PAD. A systematic review was performed by searching indexed articles in the Virtual Health Library and the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online database (MEDLINE / PubMed), in which analysis after final analysis included 07 articles. In this study we identified seven articles that evaluated the use and contributions of the laparoscopic approach in patients with TAP, in which it was identified that the use as a diagnostic approach is widely used due to its benefits and safety. Regarding its therapeutic approach it was determined that in the largest of the studies there is indication, usefulness, reliability and accuracy of its use, however, for better results is essential experience of the surgical team in laparoscopic technique.Keywords: Abdominal trauma; Laparoscopy and Penetrating Trauma; Abdominal injury; Laparoscopy; Penetrating wound.

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Prognostic Value of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in DCIS: A Meta-Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-951016/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shuang-Ling Wu ◽

Xinmiao Yu ◽

Xiaoyun Mao ◽

Feng Jin

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Predictive Value ◽

Ductal Carcinoma ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes ◽

Recurrence Risk ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Infiltrating Lymphocytes

Abstract BackgroundTumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) have been demonstrated to be associated with the prognosis of breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we investigated the role of TILs and TIL subsets in predicting the recurrence risk of DCIS.MethodPubMed, Medline, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane were searched to identify publications investigating the prognostic role of TILs in DCIS. After study screening, data extraction and risk of bias assessment, a meta-analysis was performed to assess the association between TILs (total TILs, CD4+, CD8+, FOXP3+, PD-L1+ TILs) and the risk of DCIS recurrence.ResultsA pooled analysis indicated that dense stromal TILs in DCIS were associated with a higher recurrence risk (HR 2.11 (95% CI 1.35-3.28)). Subgroup analysis showed that touching TILs (HR 4.73 (95% CI 2.28-9.80)) was more favorable than the TIL ratio (HR 1.49 (95% CI 1.11-1.99)) in estimating DCIS recurrence risk. Moreover, the predictive value of TILs is suitable for patients who are diagnosed with DCIS and then undergo surgery (HR 2.77, (95% CI 1.26-6.07)) or surgery accompanied by radiotherapy (HR 2.26, (95% CI 1.29-3.95)), but not for patients who receive comprehensive adjuvant therapies (HR 1.16, (95% CI 1.35-3.28)). Among subsets of TILs, dense stromal PD-L1+ TILs were valuable in predicting higher recurrence risk of DCIS.ConclusionThis systematic review and meta-analysis confirmed the predictive value of TILs and stromal PD-L1+ TILs in DCIS and indicated an appropriate assessment method for TILs and an eligible population.

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How Design Can Impact the Performance of a Healthcare Application, Affect Users’ Decisions and Contribute to Patient’s Well-Being: A Scoping Review Protocol.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-104157/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jose George Dias de Souza ◽

Frederico M. Bublitz ◽

Daniel Scherer

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Digital Library ◽

Architectural Design ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Research Question ◽

Well Being ◽

Open Science ◽

Health Applications

Abstract Background: Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, the gestational period however is accompanied by fears and apprehension, especially for women who are experiencing this phase for the first time. Prenatal care is essential to prevent diseases and reduce risk for pregnant women, thus enabling healthy development for the baby. Nowadays many women find it difficult to make an adequate prenatal care, for the most varied reasons. Taking into account that the world is increasingly connected to the internet, it is important to understand, analyzing a set of health applications, which are the best decisions from the design point of view, usability to become a useful application for pregnant women, another relevant point is to understand how the architecture of these solutions were designed to be scalable. Thus, a well-defined systematic review is needed to identify the impacts of architectural, design and performance decisions on health applications, reducing risks and minimizing human errors.Methods/Design: This study will follow a well-defined methodological structure. The methodology is separated into the following sections: Research question identification; Extraction of relevant studies; Selection criteria; Charting the data; Collating, summarizing, and reporting the results. The research question aims to analyze the approaches used to build health applications aiming at design decisions, architecture and the impacts that are generated for the end user. The researchers will use the following electronic databases for data extraction: PubMed (Medline); IEEE Xplore Digital Library; ACM Digital Library; Web of Science; and Scopus Document Search. The search for research will consist of a set of terms and keywords.Discussion: This work has the interest of presenting a model, a standard, a guide for creating a health software interface, always aiming at the quality of the interface, the user experience and the possible gain with the performance of the application, considering that users will have more security to make decisions.Systematic review registration: Submitted on October 11, 2020 Open Science Framework.

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Biomarkers in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury—Technical and Clinical Considerations: A Systematic Review

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair ◽

10.1177/1545968319899920 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 95-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Iris Leister ◽

Thomas Haider ◽

Georg Mattiassich ◽

John L. K. Kramer ◽

Lukas D. Linde ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Injury Severity ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Csf Biomarkers ◽

Pilot Studies ◽

Cord Injury

Objective. To examine (1) if serological or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers can be used as diagnostic and/or prognostic tools in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and (2) if literature provides recommendations regarding timing and source of biomarker evaluation. Data Sources. A systematic literature search to identify studies reporting on diagnostic and prognostic blood and/or CSF biomarkers in SCI was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Science Direct, The Cochrane Library, ISI Web of Science, and PEDro. Study Selection. Clinical trials, cohort, and pilot studies on patients with traumatic SCI investigating at least one blood or CSF biomarker were included. Following systematic screening, 19 articles were included in the final analysis. PRISMA guidelines were followed to conduct this review. Data Extraction. Independent extraction of articles was completed by 2 authors using predefined inclusion criteria and study quality indicators. Data Synthesis. Nineteen studies published between 2002 and April 2019 with 1596 patients were included in the systematic review. In 14 studies, blood biomarkers were measured, 4 studies investigated CSF biomarkers, and 1 study used both blood and CSF samples. Conclusions. Serum/CSF concentrations of several biomarkers (S100b, IL-6, GFAP, NSE, tau, TNF-α, IL-8, MCP-1, pNF-H, and IP-10) following SCI are highly time dependent and related to injury severity. Future studies need to validate these markers as true biomarkers and should control for secondary complications associated with SCI. A deeper understanding of secondary pathophysiological events after SCI and their effect on biomarker dynamics may improve their clinical significance as surrogate parameters in future clinical studies.

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INTERPERSONAL CONSTRUCTS OF PREGNANT WOMEN DURING THE PERINATAL PERIOD: THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF MEDICAL STAFF

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.1999.27.2.165 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 165-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Takeshi Hatta ◽

Ayako Kawakami ◽

Yaeko Goto ◽

Seiko Kadobayashi ◽

Tadako Iwamoto

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Medical Staff ◽

Semantic Differential ◽

Perinatal Period ◽

Interpersonal Perception ◽

Special Role ◽

Similar Tendency ◽

Placement Technique ◽

Differential Test

Interpersonal perception of pregnant women was investigated using a symbol figure placement technique (The Doll Location Test: (DLT), Hatta, 1977) and a Semantic Differential (SD) test. Eighteen pregnant women represented their interpersonal perception of medical staff (obstetrician, midwife, student midwife, and nurse in charge) and of their husbands by means of the DLT at four different times (34 weeks and, 37 weeks of pregnancy, 3 days and 30 days after delivery). The DLT test revealed that perceptions of the pregnant women (emotional closeness, confidence and dependence) towards medical staff changed over the period of contact, and that they perceived the midwife in charge, the most positively among medical staff. The Semantic Differential test also showed a similar tendency. Based upon these findings, the special role of midwifery service was discussed.

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The role of obesity and overweight as a factor of gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review

Journal of obstetrics and women s diseases ◽

10.17816/jowd64587-95 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 64 (5) ◽

pp. 87-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Roman Victorovich Kapustin ◽

Ol’ga Nikolaevna Arzhanova ◽

Olesya Nikolaevna Bespalova ◽

Vladimir Stepanovich Pakin ◽

Andrey Gennadievich Kiselev

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Body Mass ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Excess Weight

Objective: on the basis of a systematic review, clarify the role of overweight and obesity as a predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Materials and methods: an analysis of the literature data of the leading bibliographic sources - MEDLINE, Cochrane col., EMBASE. To evaluate the body mass index and standards of weight gain during pregnancy used the WHO guidelines and criteria of the Institute of Medicine (2009). The frequency and the odds ratio (OR) of developing GDM was estimated separately for each of the three groups in BMI. Results: A systematic review included 23 different design studies involving 740 510 women. It was found that the odds ratio of the risk of GDM in a group of pregnant women with excess weight is doubled - 2.22 (95 % CI 1.72 - 3.64), and almost four in obesity - 3.88 (95 % CI 2.97 - 5.32). The incidence of GDM in a group of pregnant women with normal body mass index - 3.77 % in the group with excess body weight - 6.59 %, in the group with obesity - 9.88 %. Conclusions: The obtained strong evidence of a direct connection between the linear increase in maternal BMI and the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Pregnant women with excess weight and obesity are at high risk for carbohydrate disorders during pregnancy.

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The Role of Decaffeinated Coffee in Reducing the Risk of Hypertension: A Systematic Review

Journal of Functional Food and Nutraceutical ◽

10.33555/jffn.v2i2.60 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 99-116

Author(s):

Nurheni Sri Palupi ◽

Fatimah

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Premature Death ◽

Caffeine Content ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The World ◽

Decaffeinated Coffee ◽

Meta Analyses

Hypertension or increased blood pressure is a degenerative disease with a high prevalence, as well as the biggest cause of premature death in the world. Meanwhile, coffee is a popular and most consumed beverage around the world. Coffee can harm some people with certain health problems including hypertension due to its caffeine content. Decaffeinated coffee is known to be an alternative for people with hypertension with reduced caffeine content up to 97%. However, studies on the role of decaffeinated coffee in reducing the risk of hypertension are still varied indicating that a systematic review is needed. Hence, this study summarizes the evidence related to the role of decaffeinated coffee in reducing the risk of hypertension by using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The inclusion criteria for scientific journals were determined based on Participants, Intervention, Control, and Outcome (PICO). The search using boolean operation resulted in 13 research articles for data extraction. The result revealed that decaffeinated coffee could decrease or did not give any effect on blood pressure or another biological hypertension marker compared to regular coffee.

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Psychometric Properties of the Resilience Inventory for Pregnant Mexican Women

Summa Psicológica ◽

10.18774/summa-vol15.num1-362 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lourdes Nieto ◽

Ma. Asunción Lara ◽

Laura Navarrete ◽

Karina Duenas ◽

Katheryn Rodríguez

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Life Events ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Stressful Life Events ◽

Perinatal Period ◽

Stressful Life ◽

Mexican Women ◽

Patient Health

Resilience has been related to mental health during perinatal period. However, to our knowledge, there are no instruments of resilience that have been validated in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Resilience Inventory in a sample of Mexican pregnant women. A sample of 280 women was evaluated using the Resilience Inventory, Patient Health Questionnaire and a stressful life events questionnaire. The reliability coefficient of Resilience Inventory was 0.88 for the complete scale. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a three-factor structure of resilience (personal competence, religiosity and positive attitude) for pregnant women. Concurrent validity was supported by negative correlations with prenatal depressive symptoms and stressful life events. The Resilience Inventory could be a potentially a valid and reliable measure. It is necessary to continue exploring the role of resilience in the perinatal period and identify the factors that shape it.

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