scholarly journals The Commonest Indications of Cesarean Sections at Ghalib Teaching Hospital in Year 2017; Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rafi Fazli ◽  
Amena Mansouri ◽  
Hania Wahidi
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cesarean Sections ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Previous Cesarean

Abstract Background: In the past few decades, the rate of cesarean section (CS) has increased worldwide which is common in high income countries. Although cesarean section has lots of socioeconomic impacts in the career of mothers and babies especially in LMICs like Afghanistan, it is also increasing in such countries. In compare to vaginal delivery the cesarean section has higher risks for maternal health. The most important aim of this study is to search the commonest indications of cesarean section at the only teaching hospital in west region of Afghanistan, Ghalib Teaching Hospital in 2017.Material and Method: This was a cross-sectional study. Among 456 pregnant women who came to Ghalib Teaching Hospital, 287(63%) had vaginal delivery and 169 (37%) had cesarean section delivery in 2017. Data was collected reviewing medical records; patients discharge certificate and a questionnaire which consisted of the data like; history of previous cesarean sections, age, and so on. Data was analyzed by epi info 7.Results: the prevalence of cesarean section in Ghalib Teaching Hospital was 37%, the median age was 28 years old, the mean age was 23.83 and the most ages were between 21-25 (42.5%). The commonest indications were severe oligohydramnios (29.5%) followed by previous cesarean section (12.4%) and elective cesarean section 10.9% (on maternal request). The least indication was cephalopelvic disproportion (3.09%). In our research we had more than one indication about 10.3%.Conclusion: according to the research the commonest indication of cesarean section was severe oligohydromnios which shows emergency indication among pregnant women. As the women in Afghanistan want many children so they usually do not consider having cesarean section deliveries. Cesarean section on maternal request also has high rate which needs appropriate guidelines and also policies to decrease this high rate of selective cesarean section. In our research 52.1% of indications of CS was fetal factors. This shows in LMICs many fathers have valued to the health of babies instead of mothers. It is highly needed to inform fathers to know about health of both babies and mothers.

scholarly journals Attitudes of Primary Pregnant Women Toward Preference of Birth Method in Dezful, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. p1
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Nosratabadi ◽  
Nasrin Sarabi ◽  
Leila Masoudiyekta ◽  
Zahra Abbaspoor ◽  
Aziz Kassani
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cesarean Delivery ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Normal Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Choosing the birth method is a major issue for pregnant women that is affected by multifaceted physiological, psychological and socio-cultural factors. Aim(s): The aim research was performed to explore factors influencing pregnant women’s attitude toward birth method. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study on 220 healthy nulliparous pregnant women with uncomplicated pregnancies without any contraindication for vaginal birth in Medical Centers of Dezful, in the south west of Iran. Data collection tool was a questionnaire for factors affecting the choice of delivery method. Differences in attitude were compared between two groups of natural vaginal delivery preference and cesarean delivery preference. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS Version 16.0 statistic software package. Descriptive statistics were used to report percentages, mean, and standard deviation, and t-test, chi-square were applied to analyze the data. Results: During the study period, 206 primary pregnant women were examined to determine the attitudinal influencing factors the birth method preference. 131 women (64%) chose the natural delivery method and 71 women (36%) chose the cesarean delivery method. In addition, the results showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding the general attitude of the participants towards natural delivery (164.43 in the normal vaginal delivery (NVD) group versus 134.50 in the cesarean section (CS) group (p < 0.001)). Conclusion: There is a direct relationship between the attitude of pregnant women towards vaginal birth and the tendency to normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section. Also, according to the results of the study of 8 components of attitudes, counseling sessions and prenatal training sessions can be identified based on counseling needs and be guided counseling sessions more purposefully.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Nilai Apgar antara Persalinan Normal dengan Seksio Sesarea Elektif

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neila Azka ◽  
Syahredi Syahredi ◽  
Eva Chundrayetti
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Apgar Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elective Cesarean Section ◽  
Normal Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elective Cesarean ◽  
Minute Apgar Score

AbstrakPada masa sekarang ini telah terjadi perubahan tren dalam persalinan, yaitu berupa peningkatan angka seksio sesarea. Peningkatan ini dipengaruhi berbagai faktor seperti: adanya kekhawatiran akan terjadinya cedera janin, peningkatan permintaan ibu untuk melakukan persalinan seksio sesarea, serta faktor sosioekonomi. Beberapa penelitian justru menunjukkan seksio sesarea dapat menimbulkan morbiditas pada bayi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membandingkan kondisi bayi antara persalinan normal dan seksio sesarea elektif dilihat dari nilai Apgar Penelitian dilaksanakan dari Mei 2014 sampai Januari 2014 di bagian rekam medis RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang.. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah analitik dengan desain cross-sectional study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 179  pasien dengan persalinan normal dan 56 pasien dengan seksio sesarea. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada menit pertama nilai Apgar 4-6 adalah 3,4% pada persalinan normal. Nilai Apgar 7-10 sebanyak 96,6% pada persalinan normal dan 100% pada seksio sesarea pada menit pertama. Pada menit kelima, nilai Apgar 4-6 adalah 1,1% pada persalinan normal, sedangkan nilai Apgar 7-10 sebanyak 98,9% pada persalinan normal dan 100% pada seksio sesarea pada menit kelima. Setelah dilakukan analisis dengan mann-whitney test didapatkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan nilai Apgar pada menit-1 (p=0,777) dan menit-5 (p=0,887) antara persalinan normal dengan seksio sesarea.Kata kunci: persalinan normal, seksio sesarea elektif, nilai Apgar AbstractIn recent years, cesarean section have increased. Several factor are contributing, such as fears of injury to the fetus, increased women's request to do a cesarean section deliveries and socioeconomic factors. Some studies have also shown that cesarean section can lead to morbidity in infants. The objective of this study was to compare between Apgar scores of infant born by elective cesarean section and normal vaginal deliveries. The research was done from May 2013 to January 2014 at the medical records department of general hospital center Dr. M. Djamil Padang. This was an analytic study with cross-sectional study design. This study used 179 samples with normal vaginal delivery and 56 samples with cesarean section. The result showed that 1st minute Apgar score of 4-6 in normal vaginal delivery was 3.4%, and Apgar score 7-10 was 96.6% in normal vaginal delivery while in cesarean section was 100%. The 5th minute Apgar score of  4-6 in normal vaginal delivery was 1.1%, and Apgar score 7-10 was 98.9% in normal vaginal delivery while in cesarean section was 100%. After being analyzed using Mann-Whitney test, the study showed that there was no significant different in Apgar score of neonates born through normal vaginal delivery and neonates born trough cesarean section at first minute (p=0.777) and fifth minute (p=0.887).Keywords: normal vaginal delivery, elective cesarean section, Apgar score

scholarly journals Perinatal determinants of D-dimer levels in a cross-sectional study of low risk pregnant women

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
NM Murphy ◽  
AS Khashan ◽  
DI Broadhurst ◽  
O Gilligan ◽  
K O’Donoghue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Elective Caesarean Section ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
D Dimer ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background To examine perinatal determinants of the antenatal levels of D-dimers. Methods Cross-sectional study of 760 low risk pregnant women recruited into five gestational groups. Variables examined in antenatal groups included maternal age, body mass index, parity, smoking, family history venous thromboembolism (VTE) and previous use of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP). Onset of labour and mode of delivery were also examined in the post-natal group. Results D-dimer levels in group 4 (38–40 + 6) were significantly lower in the women with a history of taking the OCP when compared to those that had not taken it in the past ( P = 0.027). In the day 2 post-natal group, the median level of D-dimer was significantly higher in primparous when compared to multiparous women ( P = 0.015). The median D-dimer levels were significantly lower in the elective Caesarean section group in comparison to spontaneous onset ( P = 0.003) and induction of labour ( P = 0.016). When the mode of delivery was examined, the median D-dimer levels were significantly lower in those that had an elective Caesarean section when compared to normal vaginal delivery ( P = 0.008) and instrumental vaginal delivery ( P = 0.007). Women post elective Caesarean section had a significantly lower D-dimer than those after emergency Caesarean section ( P = 0.008). Discussion There are some significant differences in D-dimer levels when certain perinatal determinants are examined. This work is potentially beneficial to the future diagnosis of VTE in pregnancy as it supports previously published recommended D-dimer levels for the diagnosis of VTE in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index Changes during Pregnancy and Perinatal Outcomes - A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (01) ◽  
pp. 011-019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirlei Morais ◽  
Simony Nascimento ◽  
Ana Godoy-Miranda ◽  
Karina Kasawara ◽  
Fernanda Surita
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Large For Gestational Age ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prenatal Visit

Objective To evaluate the relation between changes the body mass index (BMI) percentile, reflected in the Atalah curve, and perinatal outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study with 1,279 women was performed. Data regarding gestational weight, sociodemographic characteristics and perinatal outcomes were collected through medical charts, prenatal card and interviews in the postpartum period. Women could be classified according to the Atalah curve in the following categories: low weight, adequate weight, overweight, and obese. The BMI was calculated at the first and at the last prenatal care visits, and these values were compared. Results An increase in the BMI category according to the Atalah classification occurred in 19.9% of pregnant women, and an increase of 3.4, 5.8 and 6.4 points of BMI were found for women respectively classified in the adequate weight, overweight and obese categories at the first prenatal visit. Women with high school education presented a lower chance of increasing their BMI (odds ratio [OR] 0:47 [0.24- 0.95]). Women who evolved with an increase in the the Atalah classification were associated with cesarean section (OR 1.97–2.28), fetal macrosomia (OR 4.13–12.54) and large for gestational age newborn (OR 2.88–9.83). Conclusion Pregnant women who gained enough weight to move up in their BMI classification according to the Atalah curve had a higher chance of cesarean section and macrosomia. Women classified as obese, according to the Atalah curve, at the first prenatal visit had a high chance of cesarean section and delivering a large for gestational age newborn.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Accra, Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Shadrack Okaijah ◽  
Albert Abaka-Yawson ◽  
Philip Apraku Tawiah ◽  
Solomon Sosu Quarshie ◽  
George Yiadom Osei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The significance of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) relates to its potential to cause acute pyelonephritis, preterm labour and preterm rupture of the membranes. Additionally, it has been associated with clinical conditions such as anaemia, preterm birth, low birth weight and perinatal mortality. Aim: This study, therefore, determined the prevalence of ASB among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic.  Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study using convenient sampling method was used to recruit 200 pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) from January – April 2014. Bacteriological, urine chemistry and routine urine analyses, as well as antibiotic susceptibility profile of bacterial isolates from mid-stream urine samples of pregnant women, were carried out using appropriate standard methods. Variables were reported in mean, standard deviation, percentages and bar graph. Chi-square test was used to establish statistical difference and association between variables where p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of the total participants, 23 had asymptomatic bacteriuria but no prevalence of ASB was found among Muslims. The association between marital status and the prevalence of ASB was significant (Pearson chi2 = 4.88, p-value = 0.027). Five bacterial isolates were obtained with Escherichia coli (43.6%) being the most prevalent organism. There were more negative reactions than positive reactions with regards to nitrite and leukocyte esterase determination. Both gram-positive and negative isolates recorded high susceptibility to Gentamicin and Norfloxacin. However, Ciprofloxacin showed a high rate of resistance to only gram-negative isolates whiles Chloramphenicol, Ampicillin and Amoxicillin showed high resistance to gram-positive isolates. Conclusions: The overall prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria was 11.5% [95%CI: 7.4% - 16.8%] among the referral pregnant women attending KBTH with Escherichia coli being the most prevalent organism whiles the most susceptible antibiotics were Gentamicin and Norfloxacin.

Indications of Emergency vs Elective Cesarean Section: Cross-sectional Study done at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Kiran Javaid ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
Muneeba Faisal ◽  
Rahim Iqbal ◽  
Mohammad Bin Khalid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elective Cesarean Section ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽  
Emergency Cesarean ◽  
Elective Cesarean ◽  
Previous Cesarean

ABSTRACT Aim To assess the indications of emergency vs elective cesarean section in patients at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Materials and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 675 women who underwent cesarean section in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan over a period of 2 months. Sociodemographic features, type of cesarean, and their indications were recorded on a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23. Results A total of 675 women underwent cesarean section during the study period. The emergency cesarean section rate was 70.4%, while elective cesarean constituted of 29.6% cases. The most common indications for emergency cesarean were fetal distress (43.2%) followed by previous cesarean (19.2%) and failure to progress (9.3%), while that for elective cesarean were previous cesarean (41%) and malpresentation (24.5%). Conclusion Fetal distress and previous scar are the leading causes of cesarean section in our study. The improvement of maternal and child health facilities at basic health units, appropriate training of lady health workers and midwives, timely involvement of senior obstetrician, and formation of strict policies regarding cesarean section can have a profound effect in decreasing the rate of cesarean section. Clinical significance This study can prove to be of profound value in getting an insight into the continuously increasing rate of cesarean section. In developing countries like Pakistan, these increasing cesarean deliveries prove to be a burden on the already-constrained resources. How to cite this article Sultana A, Faisal M, Iqbal R, Javaid K, Khalid MB, Khalid MA. Indications of Emergency vs Elective Cesarean Section: Cross-sectional Study done at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2017;9(1):14-17.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and associated factors of maternal cytomegalovirus in Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e051390
Author(s):  
Mengistu Hailemariam Zenebe ◽  
Zeleke Mekonnen ◽  
Eskindir Loha ◽  
Elizaveta Padalko
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy Outcome ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Igm Antibodies

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the seroprevalence and associated factors of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingThe study was conducted in Hawassa University comprehensive and specialised hospital. Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia.ParticipantsA total of 600 consecutive pregnant women attending the delivery ward were recruited for the study from August to October 2020.Outcome measuresThe study assessed the rate of maternal anti-CMV IgG and IgM antibodies. The association of obstetric history, sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics with seropositivity of CMV was also evaluated based on the collected data using structured questioners.ResultsSeropositivity for CMV IgM antibodies was 8.2% (49/600) (95% CI 6% to 10.5%), whereas the CMV IgG was 88.7% (532/600), (95% CI 89.5% to 94.0%). Seroprevalence of CMV IgM was higher in women of older age, currently unmarried, having nursery schooled children and with any of the detected curable sexually transmitted infections, while seroprevalence of CMV IgG was significantly associated only with women having nursery schooled children. Seroprevalence was not significantly associated with previous adverse pregnancy outcome, gravidity, being a child daycare occupant mother and newborn birth weight.ConclusionIn the present study, we identified a high rate of CMV IgM and CMV IgG seroprevalence among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia. Given that there is no existing CMV diagnosis, special attention should be designed to pregnant women in parallel to the existing antenatal care facility. Besides, training healthcare professionals will support awareness conception among pregnant women concerning the sequels of CMV infection during pregnancy.

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