Consumption habits of pregnant women in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study

Abstract Background Antimicrobial agents are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in pregnancy due to the increased susceptibility to infections during pregnancy. Antimicrobials can contribute to different maternal complications. Therefore, it is important to study their patterns in prescription and utilization. The data regarding this issue is scarce in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the aim of this study is to generate data on the antimicrobial agents that are most commonly prescribed during pregnancy as well as their indications and safety. Methods This is a retrospective study focusing on pregnant women with a known antimicrobial use at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH). The sample included 344 pregnant women with a total of 688 antimicrobial agents prescribed. Data was collected on the proportion of pregnant women who received antimicrobial agents and on the drug safety during pregnancy using the risk categorization system of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Results The results showed that urinary tract infections (UTIs) were the most reported (59%) infectious diseases. Around 48% of pregnant women received antimicrobial medications at some point during pregnancy. The top two antimicrobial agents based on prescription frequency were B-lactams (44.6%) and azole anti-fungals (30%). The prescribed drugs in the study were found to be from classes B, C and D under the FDA risk classification system. Conclusion The study revealed a high proportion of antimicrobials prescribed during pregnancy that might pose risks to mothers and their fetuses. Future multicenter studies are warranted to evaluate the rational prescription of antimicrobial medications during pregnancy.

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A pilot study on screening for gestational/congenital toxoplasmosis of pregnant women at delivery in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

10.1016/j.jsps.2021.03.009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 343-350

Author(s):

Fatimah Salim Al-Yami ◽

Fazal Karim Dar ◽

Abdulrahman Ismaeel Yousef ◽

Bader Hamad Al-Qurouni ◽

Lamiaa Hamad Al-Jamea ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Congenital Toxoplasmosis ◽

Eastern Province

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The effect of a Snapchat based intervention on oral health knowledge among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia

http://isrctn.com/ ◽

10.1186/isrctn13915540 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Khalid Aboalshamat

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Oral Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Oral Health Knowledge

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Tingkat Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Trimester III dalam Menghadapi Persalinan

Jurnal Bidan Cerdas (JBC) ◽

10.33860/jbc.v3i1.131 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 18-24

Author(s):

Nilda Yulita Siregar ◽

Cici Fitrayanti Kias ◽

Nurfatimah Nurfatimah ◽

Fransisca Noya ◽

Lisda Widianti Longgupa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Preterm Labor ◽

Community Health Center ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽

The Third ◽

Fear And Anxiety

Introduction: Fear and anxiety during pregnancy and childbirth can cause problems such as preterm labor and low birth weight. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of anxiety of third-trimester pregnant women in dealing with labor. Methods: This type of research is a descriptive study and analyzed with frequency distribution. The population was all pregnant women in the third trimester who were in the working area of the Mapane Community Health Center with a total of 37 people. The sampling technique used total sampling. The results showed that only 8.1% of pregnant women experienced mild anxiety, while 91.9% did not experience anxiety. pregnant women who experience mild anxiety are 20% in the risk age group, 20% with diploma education, 11.5% in mothers who do not work, 60% in primigravidas, and 15.8% in mothers who do not get support from their husbands. Anxiety occurs mostly in primigravida because it is the first experience of pregnancy. It suggested for village midwives providing information about pregnancy and childbirth, especially for primigravida mothers, and involving their husbands in posyandu activities for pregnant women.

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Frequency and the risk factors of hepatitis C virus in pregnant women; A hospital based descriptive study in Gadap Town Karachi

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.12669/pjms.335.12493 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kausar Jilani ◽

Bushra Zulfiqar ◽

Qadir Bux Memon ◽

Muhammad Faisal Fahim

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Descriptive Study

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Gambaran Kadar Hemoglobin pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Rumah Sakit Robert Wolter Mongisidi Manado

Medical Scope Journal ◽

10.35790/msj.1.2.2020.28004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Selfesina Sikoway ◽

Yanti Mewo ◽

Youla Assa

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Hemoglobin Level ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Abnormal Phenomenon ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Obstetric Department ◽

In Pregnancy

Abstract: Hemoglobin (Hb) is a parameter used to determine anemia prevalence. The average level of normal Hb at the end of pregnancy is around 12.5 g/dL, meanwhile, aproximately 5% of pregnant women have Hb level less than 11.0 g/dL. To date, Hb level below 11.0 g/dL especially at the end of pregnancy should be considered as an abnormal phenomenon and is usually caused by iron deficiency and not by hypervolemia which is commonly found in pregnancy. This study was aimed to determine the hemoglobin level of third semester pregnant women in Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Subjects were 39 third semester pregnant women who visited the Obstetric Department of Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The results showed that 25 subjects (64.1%) had low hemoglobin levels and 14 subjects (35.9%) had normal level of hemoglobin. In conclusion, most third semester pregnant women had low hemoglobin levels.Keywords: hemoglobin rate, third trimester pregnant women, anemia Abstrak: Hemoglobin (Hb) darah merupakan parameter yang digunakan untuk menetapkan prevalensi anemia. Nilai normal Hb pada akhir kehamilan rata-rata 12,5 g/dL, dan sekitar 5% wanita hamil konsentrasinya kurang dari 11,0 g/dL. Nilai Hb dibawah 11,0 g/dL terutama pada akhir kehamilan perlu dianggap abnormal dan biasanya disebabkan oleh defisiensi besi dan bukan karena hipervolemia yang umumnya ditemukan pada kehamilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III di Rumah Sakit Robert Wolter Mongisidi Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan menggunakan desain potong lintang. Subyek penelitian ialah 39 ibu hamil trimester III yang berkunjung di Poliklinik Kebidanan di Rumah Sakit Robert Wolter Mongisidi Manado yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 25 subyek (64,1%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin rendah dan 14 subyek (35,9%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin normal. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah sebagian besar ibu hamil trimester III memiliki kadar hemoglobin rendah.Kata kunci: kadar hemoglobin, ibu hamil trimester III, anemia

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