scholarly journals Caseload midwifery compared to standard or private obstetric care for first time mothers in a public teaching hospital in Australia: a cross sectional study of cost and birth outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally K Tracy ◽  
Alec Welsh ◽  
Bev Hall ◽  
Donna Hartz ◽  
Anne Lainchbury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caseload Midwifery ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among first time mothers in Bahir Dar city, North West Ethiopia, 2016: A cross sectional study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilksew Abitie Ayalew
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
North West Ethiopia ◽  
First Time ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Abstract Background: Exclusive breastfeeding means infants were fed only breast milk, not even water, one day (24 hrs.) before the survey was conducted. It is considered as core practice to achieve almost all 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, specifically sustainable development goal 2 which focuses in ending hunger and improving nutrition and goal 3 which focuses in reducing child and maternal mortality. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factor among first time mothers in Bahir Dar city, North West Ethiopia.Method: A community based quantitative cross sectional study was carried out from March to April, 2016 among 423 first time mothers in Bahir Dar city. Study participants were selected by busing simple random sampling method i.e., lottery method. Data on infant feeding practice were collected by trained interviewers who used a structured questionnaire. Both binary and multivariable logistic regression were used to determine factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Statistical significance was declared at P -value <0.05.Results: Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice 24 hours before the survey was 57.3 %( 95%CL: 52.3%, 62%). Mothers not being married (AOR 2.787,95 %CI: 1.083, 7.171), were supported by their husband (AOR 3.658, 95%CI: 2.132, 6.278), with no breast complication (AOR 3.658, 95% CI: 2.132, 6.278), who had four or more antenatal care follow up (AOR 2.512, 95%CI: 1.494, 4.233) were more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding. On the other hand, mothers who were living in nuclear family (AOR 0.48, 95%CI: 0.231, 1.001) were less likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice in the study area was lower than the national recommended level. In this study maternal age, number of antenatal care visits, husband support, breast complication and type of family were predictors of exclusive breastfeeding. Involving partners during infant feeding counseling and education, creating awareness about breastfeeding, special attention for the first time mothers, and prenatal education for expectant parents were recommended to improve exclusive breastfeeding among first time mothers.

Evaluation of Drug Use Based on WHO Prescribing Indicator in Mizan- Tepi University Teaching Hospital, south Western Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Hambisa ◽  
Rediet Feleke ◽  
Ameha Zewudie ◽  
Mohammed Yimam
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Background:: Rational drug use comprises aspects of prescribing, dispensing and patient use of medicines for different health problems. This study is aimed to assess drug prescribing practice based on the world health organization prescribing indicators in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Methods:: An institutional based retrospective cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate prescribing practices in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Data were collected based on World health organization drug use indicators using prescription papers. 600 prescriptions dispensed through the general outpatient pharmacy of the hospital were collected by systematic random sampling method from prescriptions written for a 1-year time in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Results:: The present study found that the average number of drugs per prescription was 2.04 ± 0.87 in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital with a range between 1 and 5. Prescribing by generic name was 97.6 % and 47.8% of prescriptions contained antibiotics in the hospital. 27.7% of prescriptions contained at least one injectable medication in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. From prescribed drugs, 96.7% of them were prescribed from Ethiopian essential drug list. Conclusion:: Present study indicated that the average number of drugs prescribed per encounter, the percentage of generic prescribing and prescribing from the EDL were close to optimal value. However, the percentage of encounters with antibiotics and injections prescribed were found be very high. Thus, the study highlights some improvements in prescribing habits, particularly by focusing on the inappropriate consumption of antibiotics and injections.

scholarly journals PATTERN OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangeetha Raja ◽  
Jamuna Rani R ◽  
Kala P
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching

ABSTRACTObjective: The aim of this study was to carry out adverse drug reactions (ADRs) monitoring in various departments of a tertiary care teaching hospital.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on ADRs reported in the hospital from December 2012 to May 2013 after obtaining InstitutionalEthics Committee approval.Results: A total of 40 ADRs were reported, 47.50% were males and 52.50% were females. The female adult population was 45%. The majority of ADRswere due to antimicrobial agents especially beta-lactam antibiotics (42.5%) followed by NSAIDs (7.50%). A maximum number of patients (75%)were reported with dermatological manifestations. The department of medicine reported the highest number of ADRs (37.5%). As per Naranjo’sprobability scale, 62.5% reports were assessed as probable. 62.5% reports were documented as mild according to Modified Hartwig’s criteria forseverity assessment.Conclusion: This study was done to sensitize the practicing physicians on the importance of adverse drug monitoring and reporting.Keywords: Pharmacovigilance, Adverse drug reactions, Tertiary care teaching hospital, Antimicrobial agents.

scholarly journals Fetal Biparietal Diameter and Abdominal Circumference Ratio in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Sabrina Q Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Accurate Assessment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biparietal Diameter ◽  
First Time ◽  
Polynomial Regression Model ◽  
Growth Abnormality

This study was conducted to determine fetal biparietal diameter and abdominal circumference ratio in Bangladesh. There is still no table of this ratio in our country. A prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted on well dated, singleton fetuses of healthy pregnant women. One table and two graphs were prepared by fitting Polynomial regression model. Percentiles, mean and two standard deviations were derived of the ratio. Fetal charts of the raw data with superimposed fitted curves were constructed. The model showed a good fit to the data of 1223 subjects. It covered 95% of the population and gave 3rd, 10th, 50th, 90th and 97th percentiles. This chart can be useful for accurate assessment of fetal biparietal diameter and abdominal circumference ratio to determine the type of fetal growth abnormality, symmetrical or asymmetrical. This is the first time that this ratio has been studied in Bangladesh. Key words: Biparietal diameter; abdominal circumference. DOI: 10.3329/bmj.v39i1.6229 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2010; 39(1): 24-27

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