scholarly journals Effect of Different Relaxation Methods on Pregnancy and Childbirth: a Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Rahimi ◽  
Mahshid Moeni Mehr
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Practical Method ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Active Muscle ◽  
Clinical Trial Registration ◽  
Relaxation Methods ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Simultaneous Use ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: Relaxation is a set of neuromuscular exercises that helps the mothers to go through pregnancy and different stages of labor with minimal complications. Various studies have been performed on the effect of different relaxation methods on problems and disorders in pregnancy and childbirth. The aim of this study was to systematically review the studies on the effects of various methods of relaxation in pregnancy and childbirth in Iran and the world. The IRCT Clinical Trial Registration Center and Keywords for Relaxation, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Maternity were searched from 2000 to 2020. Finally, 40 trials including 21 Persian articles and 19 Latin articles that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. There were 21 studies on relaxation during pregnancy and 19 studies on labor and postpartum. Studies have shown that the number of studies performed in the field of passive rest (in pregnancy-childbirth) was limited, but in the field of active rest and the simultaneous use of several types of rest (in pregnancy-childbirth) was numerous. Conclusion: The results showed that the use of progressive active muscle relaxation alone, due to its ease and comprehensibility can be used as a practical method in reducing problems and disorders during pregnancy and childbirth. therefore, the simultaneous use of several types of relaxation (active-inactive) due to the increase of positive effects of relaxation can be used in the next step.

Application of mobile health to support the elderly during the COVID-19 outbreak: A systematic literature review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeedeh Fehresti ◽  
Elham Monaghesh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mental Health Consultation ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Health Service Provision ◽  
Positive Effects

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the elderly's physical and mental health. The application of information and communication technology, such as mobile health (m-health), can play a significant role in combating this pandemic by changing the behavior and lifestyle of the elderly during this time of crisis. OBJECTIVE This systematic review aimed to synthesize m-health capabilities in providing health services to the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify the factors associated with the success of these tools. METHODS To find the relevant studies, a search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria were: studies in English that used m-health intervention in all aspects of elderly healthcare during the COVID-19 outbreak, published in peer-reviewed journals from 31 December 2019, and had any research design and methodology. Two authors independently took all the steps of this review, and finally performed narrative synthesis to report the findings. RESULTS Our initial search identified 421 studies, of which 10 met the inclusion criteria. The data analysis showed that all the m-health interventions had positive effects on the health of the elderly. The m-health services for the elderly during the current pandemic were used for therapy, information provision, self-help, monitoring, and mental health consultation purposes. The results also indicated that various factors affected the elderly's use of m-health tools. CONCLUSIONS The application of m-health keeps the elderly and healthcare providers safe, accelerates health service provision, reduces the costs of service delivery, and decreases the risk of morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 outbreak. The successful use of m-health tools for the elderly in health programs during the current crisis greatly depends on supporting the elderly and overcoming the barriers.

‘Pregnancy month by month’

1977 ◽  
Vol 15 (22) ◽  
pp. 88-88
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Threatened Miscarriage ◽  
Financial Benefits ◽  
Rhesus Incompatibility ◽  
In Pregnancy

Consumers’ Association has just published a revised and up-to-date edition of this comprehensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth. The book is a straightforward account for women of what should happen when all goes well, and also deals with what might happen if anything goes wrong; it gives information on rhesus incompatibility, threatened miscarriage, toxaemia, rubella and other infectious diseases in pregnancy, and advises on how to cope with a stillbirth. Types of anaesthesia and pain-relieving drugs, methods of assisted births and caesarean section are described. Apart from medical aspects, Pregnancy Month by Month explains what financial benefits are available and how and when to claim them.

Men's attitudes, beliefs and roles in pregnancy and childbirth: an Ethnographic Study in Nepal

Contraception ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-451
Author(s):  
J. Johnson ◽  
S. Kristensen ◽  
A. Samen ◽  
S. Craig ◽  
T. Dye
Keyword(s):  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Effects of Alternative Assessment in EFL Classroom: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Wali Khan Monib ◽  
Abdul Qudos Karimi ◽  
Nazifullah Nijat
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Online Search ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Efl Context

Alternative assessment has been the focus of many educational researches in EFL classroom. This study was carried out to highlight the definition, characteristics and effects of alternative assessment in EFL context by reviewing current research on assessment. The research consisted of a systematic review of the empirical studies on alternative assessment in EFL classroom. Focusing solely on online search, many studies were found but only (n=24) met the inclusion criteria involving a total of (n=1588) participants. Also, it aimed to scrutinize the methods, participants and findings of the selected studies as well as the locations where they were conducted. The findings indicated that most of the studies (18 out of 24) reported positive effects of employing alternative assessment on language learning skills in EFL classroom. The results also show that the dominant method employed in the articles was quantitative where students were the main focal point involved in the research as their participants. The study is further concluded with a discussion on definition, characteristics and effects of alternative assessment in EFL context.

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

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

scholarly journals The Use of Text Messaging to Improve Clinical Engagement for Individuals With Psychosis: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica D'Arcey ◽  
Joanna Collaton ◽  
Nicole Kozloff ◽  
Aristotle N Voineskos ◽  
Sean A Kidd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Text Messaging ◽  
English Language ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Practical Method ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Clinical Engagement ◽  
Safety Considerations ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
Sms Text Messaging

BACKGROUND Individuals experiencing psychosis are at a disproportionate risk for premature disengagement from clinical treatment. Barriers to clinical engagement typically result from funding constraints causing limited access to and flexibility in services. Digital strategies, such as SMS text messaging, offer a low-cost alternative to potentially improve engagement. However, little is known about the efficacy of SMS text messaging in psychosis. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to address this gap, providing insights into the relationship between SMS text messaging and clinical engagement in the treatment of psychosis. METHODS Studies examining SMS text messaging as an engagement strategy in the treatment of psychosis were reviewed. Included studies were published from the year 2000 onward in the English language, with no methodological restrictions, and were identified using 3 core databases and gray literature sources. RESULTS Of the 233 studies extracted, 15 were eligible for inclusion. Most studies demonstrated the positive effects of SMS text messaging on dimensions of engagement such as medication adherence, clinic attendance, and therapeutic alliance. Studies examining the feasibility of SMS text messaging interventions found that they are safe, easy to use, and positively received. CONCLUSIONS Overall, SMS text messaging is a low-cost, practical method of improving engagement in the treatment of psychosis, although efficacy may vary by symptomology and personal characteristics. Cost-effectiveness and safety considerations were not adequately examined in the studies included. Future studies should consider personalizing SMS text messaging interventions and include cost and safety analyses to appraise readiness for implementation. CLINICALTRIAL

scholarly journals The Effect of HSV-1 Seropositivity on the Course of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Condition of Newborns

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Irina Anatolyevna Andrievskaya ◽  
Irina Valentinovna Zhukovets ◽  
Inna Victorovna Dovzhikova ◽  
Nataliya Alexandrovna Ishutina ◽  
Ksenia Konstantinovna Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Recurrent Infection ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Placental Insufficiency ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Serological Status ◽  
Anemia In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Hsv 1

The goal of this research was to evaluate seropositivity to HSV-1 among pregnant women and its effect on the course of pregnancy, childbirth and the condition of newborns. Methods: The serological status, socio-demographic characteristics, parity of pregnancy and childbirth and condition of newborns in women seronegative and seropositive to HSV-1 with recurrent infection and its latent course during pregnancy were analyzed. Newborns from these mothers made up the corresponding groups. Results: Low titers of IgG antibodies to HSV-1 in women in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with threatened miscarriage, anemia in pregnancy and chronic placental insufficiency. High titers of IgG antibodies to HSV-1 in women in the second trimester of pregnancy are associated with late miscarriages and premature births, anemia in pregnancy, chronic placental insufficiency, labor anomalies, early neonatal complications (cerebral ischemia, respiratory distress syndrome) and localized skin rashes. Low titers of IgG antibodies to HSV-1 in women in the third trimester of pregnancy are associated with premature birth, anemia in pregnancy, chronic placental insufficiency, endometritis, complications of the early neonatal period and localized skin rashes. Conclusions: Our research showed that low or high titers of IgG antibodies to HSV-1, determined by the timing of recurrence of infection during pregnancy, are associated with a high incidence of somatic pathology and complications in pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period.

scholarly journals Indicators of Husband's Role in Pregnancy and Maternity Care

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Apik Indarty Moedjiono ◽  
Kuntoro Kuntoro ◽  
Hari Basuki Notobroto
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Skilled Birth Attendance ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Birth Attendance ◽  
In Pregnancy

The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in developing countries is still a major health problem, including in Indonesia. Antenatal Care (ANC), delivery with skilled birth attendance (SBA) at the time of delivery and delivery in institutional are universally considered important for reducing maternal mortality. Husbands can play a crucial role in pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, the aim of this study was analyze the indicators of husband's role in pregnancy and maternity care which were suspected as one of the determinants of   ANC and SBA use in Polewali Mandar Regency. The population of this prospective cohort study was all married and pregnant woman, before using contraceptives and contraceptive failure or not using contraception and pregnancy is planned, unplanned pregnancy or mistimed pregnancy in Polewali Mandar 2015 (Size of sample = 100). Samples were randomly selected from participants of screening in 12 sub-districts in Polewali Mandar. Data about husband's role in pregnancy and maternity care was obtained through interviews using a structured questionnaire data processing by using SMART-PLS.  The result of data analysis suggested that the coefficient value that has been standardized from each indicator were as follows: accessibility = 0.944 and engagement = 0.954, dan responsibility = 0.968. Indicators of organizational support in implementing Maternal and Child Health Information System at Polewali Mandar Regency, respectively from the most important are: responsibility, engagement, and accessibility.

Descent of Fetal Head into The Pelvic Inlet in Primigravida: Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imanuel Sihotang ◽  
Makmur Sitepu ◽  
Muhammad Rusda
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pelvic Cavity ◽  
Fetal Head ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
The World ◽  
Pelvic Inlet ◽  
Review Study ◽  
In Pregnancy

 Background: Skilled care before, during and after delivery can save the lives of women and newborns. Antenatal care is useful for detecting problems in pregnancy and childbirth, as well as preparing for labor. It is estimated that labor will begin 2-3 weeks after the entry of the fetal head on pelvic inlet. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of descending of the fetal head at the pelvic inlet in the primigravida of 34-36 weeks of gestation. Methods: This study uses a systematic review study method with the data used are the results of research that have been circulating in the world. Results: In Weekes and Flynn's (1975) study, the entry of the fetal head into the pelvic cavity and having passed the pelvic inlet with a sample of 422 primigravidas, the prevalence was 34 weeks (2%), 35 weeks (1%). Of the three studies analyzed at 36 weeks' gestation, a prevalence was 4.22%.

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