scholarly journals Concerns of pregnant women and women in childbed during the pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Kinga Tułacz ◽  
Barbara Wierzbicka ◽  
Marta Berghausen-Mazur
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Limited Physical Activity

AbstractAim. The purpose of the paper was to determine the type of concerns of pregnant women and women in childbed during the announced state of pandemic in the country.Material and methods. The study included a group of 102 women, including 87 (85.3%) pregnant women and 15 (14.7%) puerperal women. A self-written questionnaire containing 18 questions was used for the study. The comparison of the values of the qualitative variables in the groups was performed using the chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test. The statistical analysis was performed in the R program, version 4.0.22.Results. In the study group, the respondents’ greatest fear was childbirth without an accompanying person. A frequent cause of concern among the respondents was the limitation of follow-up visits to the doctor or midwife providing prenatal care. Limited physical activity during the pandemic also turned out to be a significant concern. Only 11.8% of the respondents did not feel any fear in their current pregnancy. Additionally, among the reasons for their concerns, the respondents mentioned, among others: fear of separation of mother and child after delivery, the need to care for an older child, no visits to specialists, fear of infection with SARS CoV-2 virus. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant correlation between the number of children already owned and the concerns of pregnant women regarding being resourceful in caring for themselves and their child after returning home.Conclusions. The duration of the pandemic is a significant stress factor for a pregnant woman. A significant group of female respondents was concerned about the deterioration of maternity care and infection with the virus during hospital stay. Therefore, the task of medical personnel is to provide mental support and educate patients.

scholarly journals Evaluation of toxoplasmosis risk on anxiety and perception of cat owner pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-158
Author(s):  
Nur DOKUZEYLUL GÜNGÖR ◽  
Tuğba GÜRBÜZ ◽  
Selma Bozkurt ZİNCİR ◽  
Banu DOKUZEYLÜL ◽  
Erman OR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Main Host ◽  
The Difference ◽  
At Home

Cats are the main host of Toxoplasma gondii and pregnant women who own cats at home may be at risk. This condition may cause anxiety and stress in pregnant women. The aim of this study is to evaluate toxoplasmosis risk on anxiety and perception of cat owner pregnant women. The study group consisted of 59 pregnant women feeding cats in the home and 369 pregnant women not feeding cats. A Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI-18) was used to measure the anxiety of all participants. Age and anxiety variables were analyzed using a two-sample independent t-test. Gravida, education, and job status were analyzed using chi-square tests, and live to abort ratio & pregnancy number were analyzed using Fisher exact test. Measurement of the anxiety level between the two groups showed that anxiety is significantly higher among the pregnant women who feed cats in their house with an average of 32.03±8.72. The average anxiety level among the pregnant women who don't have cats in their house was 25.94±8.99. The difference between the Health Anxiety Inventory of the two groups was significant (p= 0.0001) It was shown in the literature that pets can reduce anxiety but not studied in pregnant women, yet. Our results showed that pregnant women who own cats at home had more environmental anxiety than women who don’t feed cats at home which is possibly associated with fear of Toxoplasma gondii transmission. This anxiety may also cause unfavorable pregnancy outcomes like eclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight and high incidence of cesarean delivery.

scholarly journals Hubungan Umur dan Konsumsi Makanan Mengandung Zat Besi Dengan Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil Di Puskesmas Talise Palu

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Susan Elviyaningsih ◽  
Rafika Rafika ◽  
Putu Candriasih
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Fisher's Exact Test ◽  
Fisher’S Exact Test ◽  
Mother And Child

Anemia in pregnant women is called a potential that endangers the mother and child, therefore anemia requires serious attention from parties involved in health services. The purpose of this study is to know the relationship of age and consumption of iron-containing foods with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in Talise Palu Health Center in 2017. The type of research is descriptive comparative using a cross sectional approach. The population of all pregnant women in the Talise Health Center area. The sample in this study amounted to 55 respondents with the sampling technique using consecutive sampling technique. The data collection is done through direct interviews and direct Hb measurements. Data analysis using univariate frequency distribution and bivariate analysis with Fisher's Exact Test. The results of the study of 55 respondents there were 96.4% of pregnant women who had anemia, with the age of pregnant women not at risk of 85.5% and pregnant women who rarely consumed foods containing iron there were 78.2%. The results of statistical tests using Fisher's Exact Test showed that there was a relationship between consumption of iron-containing foods (p = 0.04) with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women at Talise Palu Health Center in 2017 and no age relationship (p = 0.728) with anemia in pregnant women . Conclusion that age has no relationship with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. Consumption of iron-containing foods is associated with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. Suggestions for midwives who work at the KIA-KB Poli to continue to provide services according to operational standards during pregnancy examinations so that anemia in pregnant women can be treated and even prevented during pregnancy.Keywords: Pregnant, Anemia, consumption of foods containing iron

scholarly journals Usage and Perceived Side Effects of Personal Protective Measures against Mosquitoes among Current Users in Delhi

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charu Kohli ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
G. S. Meena ◽  
M. M. Singh ◽  
Jyotiranjan Sahoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Systematic Sampling Method

Background. Mosquito-borne diseases constitute an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The use of personal protective measures (PPM) like mats, bednets, screening, repellents, liquid vaporizers, mosquito coils, and so forth has been advocated as an effective tool in control of mosquito-borne diseases, but data about the safety profile of personal protective measures is still scarce.Objective. To study the usage and side effects of personal protective measures against mosquitoes among current users in Delhi.Materials and Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study among 350 adult individuals selected by systematic sampling method. Data was collected using pretested semistructured questionnaire after taking written informed consent. Data was analysed using SPSS version 17. Chi-square/Fisher’s Exact test was used for qualitative variables to find association andPvalue <0.05 was considered significant.Results. Out of 350 families selected, 210 belonged to rural area and 140 to urban area. Personal protective measures were used by 219 (62.5%) subjects. Liquid vaporizer was the most preferred method (41.4%). Most common perceived side effect of personal protective measures was headache (7.7%). Other perceived side effects were cough (3.2%), sore throat (2.7%), allergy (1.3%), and eye irritation (0.9%) predominantly among coil users.Conclusion. There is a need to have a close watch for side effects of personal protective measures among users. Further research is also needed to develop safe and effective personal protective measures against mosquitoes.

scholarly journals Personal protective measures of pregnant women against Zika virus infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Vladimir Antonio Dantas Melo ◽  
José Rodrigo Santos Silva ◽  
Roseli La Corte
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Mosquito Nets

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the adherence of pregnant women to personal protective measures against mosquito bites, recommended by the Ministry of Health, and to investigate the factors associated with the non-adoption of these measures. METHODS: We interviewed 177 pregnant women between November 2016 and February 2017 in the 10 basic health units of the municipality of Propriá, state of Sergipe, two located in the rural area and eight in the urban area, during prenatal appointments, to raise information about the use of preventive measures against the vector transmission of Zika virus. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test, and the odds ratio was calculated. The independent variables were grouped by the analysis of principal components, and the dependents (the use of repellent, mosquito nets, garments, screens and insecticides) were analyzed using the logistic regression method. RESULTS: Among the measures recommended by the Ministry of Health, mosquito nets were the most used by pregnant women living in rural areas and with low education level, while the repellents were more used by women in the urban area and with higher education level. Women in a vulnerable socio-economic situation presented a risk 2.4 times higher for not using screens in their homes, 1.9 times higher for not changing clothes and 2.5 times higher for not using repellent than pregnant women in better economic conditions. CONCLUSIONS: The socioeconomic status of pregnant women, especially among the less privileged, influenced the use of protective measures against Zika virus, from the purchase of repellent, clothing, insecticides to other resources in the municipality of Propriá, SE.

scholarly journals An Email Survey of Physician and Licensed Midwife Vaccination Practices in Washington State in 2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Marisa Anne D’Angeli ◽  
Linda O’Neal Eckert
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Educational Communication ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Immunization Rates ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Washington State Department ◽  
Email Survey

Despite proven benefit to mothers and infants, influenza and Tdap vaccination for pregnant women remain suboptimal. We conducted an email survey for physicians (MDs) and licensed midwives (LMs) in Washington to assess vaccination practices. The Washington State Department of Health and University of Washington, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, created an electronic survey and sent it to 644 providers. We used chi-square statistic for comparisons, with Fisher’s exact test for cell size smaller than 5. We received responses from 121 (19%), 106 of whom provided prenatal or obstetric care: 81 MDs and 25 LMs. MDs were more likely than LMs to ask whether pregnant patients are current on vaccinations for influenza and pertussis (96% versus 56% and 84% versus 40%, resp., P<0.001) and to recommend influenza and pertussis vaccine during pregnancy (100% versus 20% and 86% versus 24%, resp., P<0.001). Significantly more MDs received influenza vaccine in the most recent season than did LMs (99% versus 20%, P<0.001). In this study, LMs were less likely to inquire about immunization status, recommend influenza and pertussis vaccines, or be vaccinated against influenza than MDs. Enhancing educational communication with LMs deserves further study and may provide an opportunity to improve immunization rates in pregnant women.

scholarly journals Prospective observational study of risk factors and maternofetal outcome of placenta previa at LMICs

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3488
Author(s):  
Manju Lata Verma ◽  
Uma Singh ◽  
Vandana Solanki ◽  
Amrita Singh ◽  
Rekha Sachan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Fetal Outcome ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Operative Findings

Background: This study was conducted to assess incidence, risk factors, maternal and fetal outcome in patients of placenta previa (PP).Methods: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King George Medical University, Lucknow. Hospital based prospective observational study. Patients attending to the antenatal outdoor patient unit with diagnosis of PP and patients coming to emergency with the complaints of antepartum hemorrhage (APH) because of placenta previa. Detailed history, clinical examination, imaging by transabdominal ultrasound, antenatal complications, per-operative findings, maternal and fetal outcome were assessed. Qualitative variables were compared using Chi square test/ Fisher’s exact test as appropriate. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 21.Results: Incidence of PP was 2.8% (271/9404). Mean age was 28.23±4.58 years. 37.3%, delivered between 28-33.6 weeks. 229 (84.5%) had emergency LSCS. 205 (75.6%) cases of placenta previa had active bleeding. 53 (19.6%) cases had PPH and 2 maternal mortalities occurred due to hemorrhagic shock.Conclusions: Placenta previa is associated with definitely poor maternal and fetal outcome which can be better managed with multidisciplinary team work.

scholarly journals Knowledge of pregnant women about anemia is related with adherence to iron tablets

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Baksono Winardi ◽  
Elga Caecaria Grahardika Andani
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Almost All

Objectives: to identify association between knowledge of pregnant women about anemia and the adherence to consume iron tablets in BPM Titik Suharti, Surabaya, IndonesiaMaterials and Methods: Observational analysis cross sectional study. Population consisted of 55 trimester pregnant women in BPM Titik Suharti, Surabaya, in March-April 2017. Samples were recruited using consecutive sampling. The number of sample was 35 respondents. Data were analyzed using chi-square test.Results: This research showed that all of the less knowledgeable women on anemia (100.00%) were non-adherent to consume iron tablets, almost all moderately knowledgeable women (92.9%) were adherent, and all of the fully knowledgeable women (100.00%) were adherent. Fisher exact test in significance level of 0.05 revealed p value equal to 0.0001, indicating association between knowledge about anemia and adherence to consume iron tablets at BPM Titik Suharti, Surabaya, Indonesia.Conclusion: There is an association between knowledge of pregnant women about anemia with adherence to iron tablets.

scholarly journals Karakteristik Ibu Hamil Berhubungan dengan Pengetahuan dalam Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Pasca Persalinan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Rita Kartika Sari ◽  
Yulice Soraya Nur Intan ◽  
Livana PH
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Postpartum Contraception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Chi Square Test

Pregnancy is a maturation crisis that can be stressful. The maturation crisis can be overcome if the mother is ready to enter a new phase where she is ready to take on the responsibilities of being a parent and a new role so that the mother must take care of her health to prevent complications of pregnancy. Pregnancy complications can be prevented by maintaining the distance of pregnancy between one child with another child through postpartum contraception. The study aimed to determine the characteristics of pregnant women who have sufficient and good knowledge of the use of postpartum contraception. Quantitative research with an exploratory descriptive approach has been carried out on 34 pregnant women who performed antenatal care at the Kedung 2 Jepara Public Health Center. The data collection tool uses a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by univariate analysis using frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using test chi-square. The results showed that the average age of pregnant women was 29 years. The majority of pregnant women had the last high school education, work, and the average income was Rp. 1,500,000/month. The majority of pregnant women had one child and when data were collected for pregnant women who were 1st and 2nd pregnant status. The majority of pregnant women had a good level of knowledge about the use of postpartum injection contraception. The results of the chi-square test analysis showed that the characteristics of pregnant women that had a significant relationship with knowledge about the use of postpartum contraception were age (p = 0.027), education (p = 0.004), occupation (p = 0.002), number of children (p = 0.006). Meanwhile, income did not have a significant relation with maternal knowledge in using postpartum contraception (p = 0.923).

scholarly journals Comparison of video based learning and lecture based learning in last year medical faculty students

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-153
Author(s):  
Tonguç Utku YILMAZ ◽  
Saffet ÇINAR ◽  
Levent ALTINTAŞ ◽  
Sertaç Ata GÜLER ◽  
Zafer UTKAN
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Main Host ◽  
The Difference ◽  
At Home

Cats are the main host of Toxoplasma gondii and pregnant women who own cats at home may be at risk. This condition may cause anxiety and stress in pregnant women. The aim of this study is to evaluate toxoplasmosis risk on anxiety and perception of cat owner pregnant women. The study group consisted of 59 pregnant women feeding cats in the home and 369 pregnant women not feeding cats. A Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI-18) was used to measure the anxiety of all participants. Age and anxiety variables were analyzed using a two-sample independent t-test. Gravida, education, and job status were analyzed using chi-square tests, and live to abort ratio & pregnancy number were analyzed using Fisher exact test. Measurement of the anxiety level between the two groups showed that anxiety is significantly higher among the pregnant women who feed cats in their house with an average of 32.03±8.72. The average anxiety level among the pregnant women who don't have cats in their house was 25.94±8.99. The difference between the Health Anxiety Inventory of the two groups was significant (p= 0.0001) It was shown in the literature that pets can reduce anxiety but not studied in pregnant women, yet. Our results showed that pregnant women who own cats at home had more environmental anxiety than women who don’t feed cats at home which is possibly associated with fear of Toxoplasma gondii transmission. This anxiety may also cause unfavorable pregnancy outcomes like eclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight and high incidence of cesarean delivery.

scholarly journals Hubungan Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil Terhadap Kejadian BBLR di RSIA Sitti Khadijah 1 Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
KHartina Burhan ◽  
Dahliah Dahliah ◽  
Nevi Sulvita Karsa
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mild Anemia ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Moderate Anemia ◽  
Child Hospital

In 2011, there were 32.4 million pregnant women aged 15-49 years in the world experiencing anemia. Data (WHO 2011) shows that around (30%) pregnant women in Indonesia experience anemia. This figure is higher compared to some other countries in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia (27%), Singapore (28%), and Vietnam (23%). This study aims to determine the relationship of anemia in pregnant women with the incidence of low birth weight babies (LBW) in the Mother and Child Hospital Sitti Khadijah 1 Makassar in 2018. Research conducted is descriptive analytic using cross sectional method in which a study, variables including risk factors and variables including effects are observed at once at the same time. Based on data from 70 pregnant women who have anemia, there are 66 pregnant women classified as mild anemia (94.3%) and 4 pregnant women with moderate anemia category (5.7%). Of the 23 pregnant women who gave birth to LBW babies were categorized into mild anemia as many as 22 (31.4%) and moderate anemia as much as 1 (1.42%). Based on the chi-square statistical test results obtained p value> 0.05 (p = 0.601) which means there is no significant relationship between anemia in pregnant women with the incidence of low birth weight in the Mother and Child Hospital Sitti Khadijah 1 Makassar in 2018.

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