Prevalence of malaria in pregnancy in southern Laos: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Influenza in pregnancy is associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. Influenza vaccines are both safe and effective in pregnancy, supporting routine use in this population. Even though influenza vaccination in Mexico is recommended for pregnant women, there are no publications of influenza vaccine coverage in pregnancy. This is the first Latin American survey done only in physicians aiming to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes that Mexican Obstetrics-Gynecologists (OBG) and Family Physicians (FP) have towards influenza and influenza immunization during pregnancy. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted, both paper-based and online. The questionnaire was composed of 35 questions, which addressed general knowledge of influenza, recommendations for vaccination during pregnancy, and beliefs and attitudes concerning the acceptability of the vaccine in pregnant women. Results A total of 206 completed surveys were available, 98 (47.6%) from OBG, 108 (52.4%) from FP. Regarding current practicing medical institutions, 76 (37%), 69 (34%), 31 (14.5%), 30 (14.5%) reported working for the Mexican Institute of Social Security, Private Sector, Secretariat of Health, or a combination of all respectively, representing an estimated 2,472 daily pregnancy consultations. About a quarter (26.2%) reported not having a notion that influenza is more severe among pregnant women. More than half (51.5%) ignored the potential side effects of influenza infection on the fetus. The majority (56.8%) did not know when vaccination during pregnancy should occur. Pregnancy as a risk factor for developing influenza complications was known only in 48.1%. Also, 46.1 % believed that vaccination only confers protection to the mother, but not to the fetus. Nevertheless, 96.1% considered that immunization against influenza during pregnancy is a safe and effective preventive intervention. A results’ summary is shown in Figure-1. Conclusion Based on this survey, current knowledge of OBG and FP for influenza morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, and the importance of influenza vaccination in pregnant women, is poor. Mandatory recommendations to educate medical providers regarding influenza vaccination during pregnancy in Mexico are necessary, even as imperative for CME credits. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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Iodine and pregnancy – a UK cross-sectional survey of dietary intake, knowledge and awareness

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114515001464 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 114 (1) ◽

pp. 108-117 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

E. Combet ◽

M. Bouga ◽

B. Pan ◽

M. E. J. Lean ◽

C. O. Christopher

Keyword(s):

Iodine Intake ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nutritional Recommendations ◽

Level Of Confidence ◽

Healthy Growth ◽

The Uk ◽

The Right ◽

In Pregnancy

Iodine is a key component of the thyroid hormones, which are critical for healthy growth, development and metabolism. The UK population is now classified as mildly iodine-insufficient. Adequate levels of iodine during pregnancy are essential for fetal neurodevelopment, and mild iodine deficiency is linked to developmental impairments. In the absence of prophylaxis in the UK, awareness of nutritional recommendations during pregnancy would empower mothers to make the right dietary choices leading to adequate iodine intake. The present study aimed to: estimate mothers' dietary iodine intake in pregnancy (using a FFQ); assess awareness of the importance of iodine in pregnancy with an understanding of existing pregnancy dietary and lifestyle recommendations with relevance for iodine; examine the level of confidence in meeting adequate iodine intake. A cross-sectional survey was conducted and questionnaires were distributed between August 2011 and February 2012 on local (Glasgow) and national levels (online electronic questionnaire); 1026 women, UK-resident and pregnant or mother to a child aged up to 36 months participated in the study. While self-reported awareness about general nutritional recommendations during pregnancy was high (96 %), awareness of iodine-specific recommendations was very low (12 %), as well as the level of confidence of how to achieve adequate iodine intake (28 %). Median pregnancy iodine intake, without supplements, calculated from the FFQ, was 190 μg/d (interquartile range 144–256μg/d), which was lower than that of the WHO's recommended intake for pregnant women (250 μg/d). Current dietary recommendations in pregnancy, and their dissemination, are found not to equip women to meet the requirements for iodine intake.

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Asymptomatic malaria and anemia among pregnant women during high and low malaria transmission seasons in Burkina Faso: household-based cross-sectional surveys in Burkina Faso, 2013–2017

10.21203/rs.3.rs-110522/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Toussaint Rouamba ◽

Sékou Samadoulougou ◽

Mady Ouédraogo ◽

Hervé Hien ◽

Halidou Tinto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Burkina Faso ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Malaria Transmission ◽

Malaria In Pregnancy ◽

Asymptomatic Malaria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Transmission Season ◽

Asymptomatic Carriage ◽

Low Malaria Transmission ◽

In Pregnancy

Abstract Background: Malaria in endemic countries is often asymptomatic during pregnancy, but it has substantial consequences for both the mother and her unborn baby. In Burkina Faso, the prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy and its main consequence, anemia, during high and low malaria transmission seasons is underexplored at the household level.Methods: Data of 1751 pregnant women from October 2013 to March 2014 and 1931 pregnant women from April 2017 to June 2017 were drawn from two cross-sectional household surveys conducted in 24 health districts of Burkina Faso. Pregnant women were tested for malaria in their household after consenting. Asymptomatic carriage was defined as a positive result from malaria rapid diagnostic tests in the absence of malaria symptoms. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin level less than 11 g/dL.Results: Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy was estimated at 23.9% (95%CI: 20.2–28.0) during the high transmission season (October–November) in 2013. During the low transmission season, it was 12.7% (95%CI: 10.9–14.7) between December and March in 2013–2014 and halved (6.4%; 95%CI: 5.3–7.6) between April and June 2017. Anemia prevalence was estimated at 43.7% (95%CI: 39.3–48.3) during the high transmission season in 2013. During the low transmission season, it was 32.7% (95%CI: 30.1–35.5) between December and March 2013–2014 and 46.6% (95%CI: 44.3–48.9) between April and June, 2017.Conclusion: Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy was significantly higher during the high malaria transmission season while anemia prevalence was lower. Our study provides an opportunity to assess the prevalence of asymptomatic carriage and one of its main consequences, anemia, among pregnant women at the community level throughout the year. In order to mitigate the harmful effects of asymptomatic carriage for both the mother and fetus, health programs aimed at increasing the number of women coming into contact with health workers are necessary.

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The psychosocial impact of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy as a predictor of postpartum depression

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105319859048 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 135910531985904 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nicola Bray ◽

Katrina L Grasby ◽

Penelope A Lind ◽

Jodie N Painter ◽

Lucía Colodro-Conde ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Postpartum Depression ◽

Psychosocial Impact ◽

Nausea And Vomiting ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Design Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Hierarchical Logistic Regression ◽

Depression Status ◽

In Pregnancy

This study examined the extent to which psychosocial impact of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy predicts postpartum depression using a retrospective design. Data from a cross-sectional survey investigating women’s experiences of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy were used ( N = 861). Hierarchical logistic regression models revealed that the psychosocial impact of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy appears to be predictive of postpartum depression, independent of depression status before and during pregnancy. Our findings indicate that assessing the psychosocial impact of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy during antenatal care may identify women at risk of postpartum depression.

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The use of anti stretch marks’ products by women in pregnancy: a descriptive, cross-sectional survey

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-016-1075-9 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Miriam Brennan ◽

Mike Clarke ◽

Declan Devane

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stretch Marks ◽

In Pregnancy

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The economic burden of malaria in pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine ◽

10.1080/14767058.2018.1487933 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 92-95

Author(s):

Vivian Uchenna Onyia ◽

Maduka Donatus Ughasoro ◽

Obinna Emmanuel Onwujekwe

Keyword(s):

Economic Burden ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Malaria In Pregnancy ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

In Pregnancy

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Management of Inflammatory Arthritis in pregnancy: a National Cross-Sectional Survey of Canadian rheumatologists

BMC Rheumatology ◽

10.1186/s41927-019-0065-8 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mary A. De Vera ◽

Corisande Baldwin ◽

Nicole W. Tsao ◽

Alyssa Howren ◽

Glen S. Hazlewood ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Inflammatory Arthritis ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

In Pregnancy

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Iron deficiency is uncommon among lactating women in urban Nepal, despite a high risk of inadequate dietary iron intake

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114514000592 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 112 (1) ◽

pp. 132-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Sigrun Henjum ◽

Mari Manger ◽

Eli Skeie ◽

Manjeswori Ulak ◽

Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Positive Association ◽

Fe Deficiency ◽

Iron Intake ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lactating Women ◽

High Dietary Intake ◽

Hb Concentration ◽

Low Prevalence ◽

In Pregnancy

The main objective of the present study was to examine the association between dietary Fe intake and dietary predictors of Fe status and Hb concentration among lactating women in Bhaktapur, Nepal. We included 500 randomly selected lactating women in a cross-sectional survey. Dietary information was obtained through three interactive 24 h recall interviews including personal recipes. Concentrations of Hb and plasma ferritin and soluble transferrin receptors were measured. The daily median Fe intake from food was 17·5 mg, and 70 % of the women were found to be at the risk of inadequate dietary Fe intake. Approximately 90 % of the women had taken Fe supplements in pregnancy. The prevalence of anaemia was 20 % (Hb levels < 123 g/l) and that of Fe deficiency was 5 % (plasma ferritin levels < 15 μg/l). In multiple regression analyses, there was a weak positive association between dietary Fe intake and body Fe (β 0·03, 95 % CI 0·014, 0·045). Among the women with children aged < 6 months, but not those with older infants, intake of Fe supplements in pregnancy for at least 6 months was positively associated with body Fe (P for interaction < 0·01). Due to a relatively high dietary intake of non-haem Fe combined with low bioavailability, a high proportion of the women in the present study were at the risk of inadequate intake of Fe. The low prevalence of anaemia and Fe deficiency may be explained by the majority of the women consuming Fe supplements in pregnancy.

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