A study on postnatal care and its correlates among recently delivered women visiting to BRD medical college Gorakhpur

Background: Postnatal care is crucial in maintaining and promoting the health of the woman and the newborn baby. Despite the known benefits of the postnatal care, there are many access and utilization barriers to care. The present study was conducted on postnatal care and its correlates among recently delivered women visiting to BRD Medical College Gorakhpur. Methods: For present cross-sectional study recently delivered women (RDW) defined as a post natal woman who had a baby between two months to six months of age at the time of data collection were taken as the study subjects. Complete post natal care was considered if RDWs had received post natal check-up (Post natal day -1, day-3, day-7,) along with immunization of child with BCG, OPV and three doses of DPT/Pentavalent vaccine. Sample size was calculated as 275 by using the formula 4PQ/L2 with an allowable error (L) of 20% including 10% extra for non/incomplete responders. The proportion of women receiving postnatal care was considered as 50.0% as by this proportion maximum sample size is arrived. Results: A total of 269 recently delivered women (RDW) were taken as the study subjects. They belonged to age group 19-29 year (Mean age 23.7±6.7 year), either educated up to 12th standard and only few were graduate or post graduate. Majority of them belonged to middle or lower middle class. Conclusions: Postpartum care utilization was associated with socioeconomic status, antenatal care received or not, planned pregnancy or not. Interestingly, access to care was not perceived as a top reason for not obtaining PPC.

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The Scenario of Acute Poisoning in Jashore, Bangladesh

Journal of Toxicology ◽

10.1155/2020/2109673 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

G. K. Acherjya ◽

M. Ali ◽

A. B. M. S. Alam ◽

M. M. Rahman ◽

S. G. M. Mowla

Keyword(s):

Organophosphorus Compounds ◽

Educational Background ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Acute Poisoning ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Background Population ◽

Present Cross Sectional Study ◽

Suicidal Intention ◽

Female Subjects

Background. Acute poisoning is a common scenario in the emergency department of any general hospital globally, but its pattern may vary in different parts of the world and even may be a different regional variation in the same country. Objective. Our recent study aims to assess the demographic characteristics, psychological aspect, pattern, and treatment outcome in different acute poisoning. Method. The present cross-sectional study was conducted in the medicine department of Jashore Medical College and Hospital from 1st January to 30th June 2018, which recruited 487 eligible cases of admitted acute poisoning patients. Results. The study reveals that the total incidence of acute poisoning in Jashore, Bangladesh, is 17.1 per 100,000 populations over a 6-month period. The mean age of our study population was 27 ± 11 (SD) years with having significant female preponderance in acute poisoning (female: 253/52% and male: 234/48%; p = 0.002). Female subjects were significantly younger than male (p <0.001). Moreover, the total suicidal intension of acute poisoning in our study was 97.3%, whereas the female subjects were more committed to suicidal attempts (p = 0.027). Organophosphorus compounds (OPCs) were the significant leading agents (66.1%, p = 0.029) of acute poisoning, and even, it had been significantly used as suicidal intention of poisoning substance (65.1%, p <0.001) in our observation. Muslim (97.5%, p = 0.005), 10–29 year age group (68.0%, p = 0.002), rural (99.2%), unmarried (51.3%), middle class (50.1%), students (48.9%), and secondary educational background population (76.4%) were more victimized of acute poisoning. Among different factors, familial disharmony constituted of 56.1% cases of suicidal attempt in acute poisoning. Finally, we had observed that the death incidence by acute poisoning in Jashore, Bangladesh, was 1.9 per 100,000 population over a 6-month period. Conclusion. The recent study reveals that there is high incidence of acute poisoning in Jashore, Bangladesh, with a significant amount of death toll. Organophosphorus compound is the most common agent of deliberating self-poisoning in our study due to its easy availability in our agriculture-based community.

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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers in Boditi Town, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2018: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2019/1483024 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Gedion Asnake Azeze ◽

Kelemu Abebe Gelaw ◽

Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu ◽

Molalegn Mesele Gesese ◽

Taklu Marama Mokonnon

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Postnatal Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Child Birth ◽

Breastfeeding Practice

Background. Exclusive breastfeeding tops the table of life-saving interventions for newborns. A child who is exclusively breastfed is 14 times less likely to die in the first six months compared to its counterpart. Approximately 18,000 children globally still die every day and if current trend continues, some 60 million children under age 5 will die between 2017 and 2030, and half of them will be newborns. Five countries, including Ethiopia, accounted for half of all newborn deaths in the world. Objective. To assess the prevalence and associated factors of exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers who have infants 6-12 months of age in Boditi Town, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2018. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 412 randomly selected mothers having 6 to 12 month infants from April 1 to 14, 2018. A pretested interviewer administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were entered using Epi Data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics was made. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was also carried out to see the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable. Results. Of 412 mother-infant pairs sampled, 403 were participated, which made a response rate of 97.8%. Prevalence of EBF computed using since birth dietary recall method was 64.8% (95% C.I= 60.0, 69.0). From multivariable analysis, child birth attended by health care provider (AOR = 5.303, 95% C.I = 1.613, 17.436), postnatal care utilization (AOR = 1.91, C.I = 1.083, 3.370), and mothers who did not report any breast related problem for the first six months after child birth (AOR = 1.864, C.I = 1.090, 3.189) were factors positively associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice. Conclusion. Although the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice in this study was relatively high, more effort to meet World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations is still necessary to benefit from its intervention. There is a need to promote child births to be attended by health care providers and postnatal care utilization. Further, women should be educated on what to do and where to seek care if breast problem occurs after child birth.

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Prevalence of Anaemia among Pregnant Women in a Rural Area of Bangladesh: Impact of Socio-economic Factors, Food Intake, and Micronutrient Supplementation

American Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences ◽

10.34104/ajpab.0200107 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Formal Education ◽

Economic Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

Lower Middle Class ◽

Medical College ◽

Anaemia In Pregnancy

Anaemia during pregnancy is a major health problem throughout the world. The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy is 41.8% globally and 46% in Bangladesh. It affects both the mother and the baby simultaneously. Women often become anaemic during pregnancy because the demand for iron is increased due to the physiological need for pregnancy. This cross-sectional study was carried out in Savar Gonoshasthaya Kendra project area in Dhaka district. Ninety-Five pregnant women of different gestational ages were selected purposively. Haemoglobin level was estimated by cyanomeath haemoglobin method in the laboratory of Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College Hospital, Savar. Among 95 pregnant women, 41.1% was in 20-24 years age group. The mean age of the respondents was 23.74 years. In terms of socio-economic status, 54.7% of the respondents came from lower middle-class family. 7.4% of the respondents had no formal education, 54.7% had primary level education and only 6.3% had higher education. Maximum of the respondents (88.4%) were housewife. This study revealed that the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was 51.6%. Among 51.6 % of the anaemic respondents, 23.2% were mildly anaemic, 26.3% were moderately anaemic and 2.1% were severely anaemic.

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Utilization of Postnatal among Mothers having under Two years Child in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Lalitpur, Nepal

Journal of Advanced Academic Research ◽

10.3126/jaar.v4i2.19539 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 92-98

Author(s):

Radha Kumari Paudel ◽

Mamata Maharjan ◽

Sabina Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Postnatal Care ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Services ◽

Educational Package ◽

Postnatal Women ◽

Education Status

Postnatal care is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and newborn babies as major changes occur during this period which determines the well-being of mothers and newborns. Adequate utilization of postnatal care can help reduce maternal as well as infant morbidity and mortality. Thus, this study generates the information regarding postnatal care utilization in Lubhu of Mahalaxmi Municipality. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in a Lubhu of Lalitpur district. The study sample comprised of 130 mothers having unser2 year’s children in year 2017. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The findings showed that majority of mothers fall under age group 20-29, maximum were from Hindu and Newar ethnicity. This study highlighted more than half (67.7%) mothers utilize the postnatal services. One of the important reasons for not utilizing postnatal services is absence of disease condition in child followed by less knowledge about postnatal services. There was a significant (p=0.018) association between mothers’ education status with utilization of postnatal services. This study concludes that maternal education status affects the maternal utilization of postnatal care services. In order to achieve 100% postnatal care utilization, awareness programs, educational package and other various Postnatal women focused program must be conducted to make them aware about the importance of the utilization of Postnatal services and availability of Postnatal services in different level of health facility.

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Prevalence of Early Postnatal-Care Service Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Mothers in Hawassa Zuria District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Obstetrics and Gynecology International ◽

10.1155/2021/5596110 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Shambel Yoseph ◽

Azmach Dache ◽

Aregahegn Dona

Keyword(s):

Service Utilization ◽

Postnatal Care ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Care Service ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Danger Signs ◽

Regional State

Background. A postnatal care given after childbirth is a critical care to promote health and to prevent complications of the mother and newborn. However, utilization of this service is low in Ethiopia, and little is known about its coverage and determinants. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of early postnatal-care service utilization and its associated factors among mothers in Hawassa Zuria district, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 February to 20 March 2020 in Hawassa Zuria District among randomly selected 320 mothers. Data were collected by using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. Data entered were into Epi data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 26 for analysis. Descriptive, bivariable, and multivariable logistic regression analysis with odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were conducted. A P value <0.05 was considered a statistically significant association. Finally, the results were presented by texts, tables, and figures. Result. The prevalence of early postnatal-care service utilization was 29.7% (95% CI = 24.7, 35.5). Age below 25 years [AOR = 3.2 (95% CI = 1.37, 7.48)], having planned and supported pregnancy for last birth [AOR = 2.2 (95% CI = 1.13, 4.38)], having information about obstetric danger signs [AOR = 2.1 (95% CI = 1.25, 3.78)], and having positive attitude on use postnatal services [AOR = 3.5 (95% CI = 1.94, 6.32)] were factors associated with early postnatal-care utilization. Conclusion. The finding revealed that early postnatal-care utilization in the study area was low. Strengthening family planning services, giving information on obstetrics danger signs, and creating awareness about postnatal care will improve uptake of the service in a timely manner.

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Postnatal Care Utilization and Its Determinants in Loma District, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study

10.17303/jwhg.2018.5.103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

Keyword(s):

Postnatal Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Southwest Ethiopia

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Ophthalmoscopic Changes of Normal Tension Glaucoma: A Study in Peshawar

10.53350/pjmhs211592264 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (9) ◽

pp. 2264-2265

Author(s):

Muhammad Faiq Nisar ◽

Sajjad Mohammad ◽

Imran Khan ◽

Ossama Ali Khan ◽

Amir Khan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sample Size ◽

Study Design ◽

Open Angle Glaucoma ◽

Normal Tension Glaucoma ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Open Angle ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Direct Ophthalmoscopy

Aim: To determine the ophthalmoscopic findings of normal tension glaucoma. Study design: This is a cross sectional study Study site: Department of Physiology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar. Study period: six months Sample size: One hundred cases were selected. Results: In this study, 33(33%) males and 67(67%) females. On direct ophthalmoscopy, in right eye glaucoma, there were 93(93%) cases with cupped discs, while 7(7%) had gross cupping of the discs. In left eye glaucoma, there were 98(98%) cases who had cupped discs, while 2(2%) had gross cupping of the discs. Conclusion: On direct ophthalmoscopy, there were 93(93%) cases who had cupped discs in right eye glaucoma. Keywords: Ophthalmoscope examination, open angle glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma

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Complete postnatal care utilizations and its associated factors among women who gave birth in the last 12 months in Ezha district, Southern Ethiopia, 2019 ( Community-based cross-sectional study , compliance with WHO recommendation)

10.21203/rs.3.rs-16258/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

aklilu hailegebireal habte ◽

Feleke Gebiremeskel ◽

Misgun Shewangizaw ◽

Samuel Dessu ◽

Mustefa Glagn

Keyword(s):

Postnatal Care ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Care Service ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Post Natal Care

Abstract Background: Postnatal care service is preventive care, practices and assessments that are designed to identify and manage complications for both the mother and the newborn within the first six weeks of birth. A clear understanding of factors associated with complete PNC services utilization is important to help in the development and the implementation of evidence-based approaches to increase utilization of PNC services. The aim of the study was to identify the Prevalence of complete postnatal care utilizations and associated factors among women gave birth in the last 12 months in Ezha district, southern Ethiopia. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Ezha district. A two stage sampling technique was applied. A total of 568 mothers from ten selected kebeles were included in the study by using computer generated random numbers. Data were collected using pretested semi-structured questionnaire through face to face interview and entered to EpiData3.1 and exported to SPPS version 23. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to assess wealth status of the participants. Bivariate and Multivariable logistic regression analysis were performed in order to identify the factors significantly associated with Complete post natal care utilization at the level of significance of p value <0.25 with 95% CI of COR and <0.05 with 95% CI of AOR respectively. Results: The prevalence of complete post natal care utilization in the study area was 19.6%. The factors; maternal education of secondary and above [AOR: 4.3; 95%CI: (2.15, 8.05)], having antenatal visits [AOR:3.75; 95%CI:(1.78, 7.92)], Caesarean delivery [AOR:3.96; 95%CI: (1.5,7.94)], having good knowledge on PNC [AOR: 5.31; 95%CI:(2.34,10.05)] and being model house hold [AOR:3.61; 95%CI: (1.97,6.64)] were identified as independent factors for complete postnatal care utilization in multivariable logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: Complete postnatal care service utilization in the study area was low. Strengthening information education and communication on the importance of complying with recommended postnatal care, work on model house hold creation, and increasing number of antenatal care visits are the necessary measures that should be done by concerned bodies to enhance complete postnatal care utilization in the district. Keywords: Postnatal care, complete postnatal care, utilization, district, associated factors.

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PC-PNDT act: perspectives of medical undergraduates in a Sub-Himalayan state

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20173481 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 3545

Author(s):

Rajiv Kumar Gupta ◽

Parveen Singh ◽

Shahid Hussain ◽

Rashmi Kumari ◽

Bhavna Langer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sex Ratio ◽

Sex Determination ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Prenatal Diagnostic ◽

First Child ◽

Present Cross Sectional Study ◽

Medical Undergraduates

Background: Sex selective abortions have grossly distorted the child sex ratio in India. Role of medical technology in declining sex ratio at birth cannot be undermined. To combat this social evil, PC-PNDT (Pre-conception Prenatal Diagnostic Test) was promulgated in 2003 by Government of India. Enhancing the knowledge of medical fraternity with focus on undergraduate students can imbibe an enduring commitment towards this predicamentMethods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in Government Medical College of Jammu. Students of 1st year MBBS of Batch 2016-2017 were administered the pre-designed and pretested questionnaire. Information was collected regarding sex determination as well as PC-PNDT Act.Results: 80% respondents knew about the declining sex ratio and 95% knew that sex determination is possible during pregnancy. Only 24.29% had heard about PC-PNDT Act although 95% knew that prenatal sex determination is punishable. Higher proportions of female respondents were aware of both fine and imprisonment as punishment under the act. (p<0.05). Regarding technique used for sex determination, males had better knowledge about ultrasonography than their female counterparts (p<0.05). More females would like to have male child as preferred first child (p<0.05) and 87.14% of respondents preferred that sex determination be punished more vigorously.Conclusions: Awareness about some of the parameters about PC-PNDT Act among the medical undergraduates was poor and it would be pertinent to hold more educational sessions for them.

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