Sonographic assessment of uterine leiomyoma among pregnant women.

Objectives: To sonographically assess uterine leiomyoma among pregnant women. Study Design: Cross-sectional Descriptive study. Setting: Gilani Ultrasound Center, Ferozepur Road Lahore. Period: Sep to Dec 2019. Material & Methods: The sample size was all the pregnant women with fibroid. Ultrasound machine Honda 2000 HS and Toshiba xerio x4 were used. Results: Out of 73 patients, 47(64.4%) had fibroid at the anterior wall of the uterus, 14(19.2%) patients had fibroid at the posterior wall of the uterus, 5(6.8%) patients had submucosal fibroid, 2(2.7%) patients had fibroid in the lateral wall of the uterus, 2(2.7%) patients had fibroid at fundal region of the uterus and 1(1.4%) of each had fibroid in cervix, lower uterine segment and subserosal. Conclusion: The findings of this study concluded that the anterior wall of the uterus is more favorable for leiomyoma in pregnant women.

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HEPATITIS B MARKERS

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2007.14.02.4894 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 14 (02) ◽

pp. 307-311

Author(s):

AMEER AHMAD ◽

ABDUL REHMAN ◽

GHULAM QASIM KHAN KHICHI

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

B Virus ◽

Serological Status ◽

Study Setting ◽

Obstetric Department

Objective: To determine the transmission of Hepatitis B virus from infectedmother to their newborns. Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting: Pediatrics Ward-2 and Gynecology &Obstetric Department Bahawal Victoria Hospital/Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Bahawalpur. Period: From August2004 to December 2005 Material and Methods: A total of 300 pregnant ladies admitted in the gynecological andobstetric department for delivery were screened for HBsAG, HBeAG, HBcAB, HBsAB, and HBeAB. The newborns ofthe mothers with HBsAG and HBeAG were tested for the same antigens at the time of birth and the ones who werepositives for the antigens were labeled as having “vertical infection” through placenta. Results were tabulated; incidenceof hepatitis was calculated. RESULTS: HBsAG was positive in 37(12.3%) out of the 300 enrolled mothers. Out of the37 babies born to 37 hepatitis B positive mothers, 4(21%) newborns were positive for HBsAG.In the mothers of theseinfected newborns, HBeAG was present in 3 while one mother did not have HBeAG. CONCLUSION: Universal prenatalscreening for hepatitis B in all the pregnant women and protection of their off springs should be provided both by activeand passive prophylaxis immediately after birth depending upon their serological status.

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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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INTENSITAS NYERI PINGGANG DAN PINGGUL PADA IBU HAMIL YANG MELAKSANAKAN YOGA PRENATAL DI KOTA DENPASAR

Jurnal Midwifery Update (MU) ◽

10.32807/jmu.v2i2.90 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 69

Author(s):

Ni Made Dwi Purnamayanti ◽

Gusti Ayu Eka Utarini

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Pain Intensity ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Effective Strategy ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mild Pain ◽

The Mean ◽

Observational Descriptive Study

Nyeri pinggang dan panggul merupakan keluhan yang umum dirasakan oleh wanita hamil terutama pada akhir kehamilan. Olah raga termasuk yoga prenatal merupakan strategi yang efektif dan disarankan untuk mengatasi nyeri pinggang dan panggul. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran intensitas nyeri pinggang dan panggul pada ibu hamil trimester III yang melaksanakan yoga prenatal di Kota Denpasar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional terhadap 96 ibu hamil trimester III yang melaksanakan yoga prenatal di kota Denpasar. Didapatkan hasil rerata intensitas nyeri pinggang dan panggul yang dirasakan adalah 1.88 (SD ±2.202). Sebagian besar responden (41.7%) merasakan nyeri pada area tulang belakang disekitar lumbal hingga diatas sacrum.Intensitas nyeri pinggang dan pelvis pada ibu hamil trimester III di Kota Denpasar yang melaksanakan yoga prenatal tergolong nyeri intensitas ringan.Lumbopelvic pain are common complaints felt by pregnant women. Exercise, including prenatal yoga, is an effective strategy and is recommended for treating pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain. The purpose of the syudi is to know the intensity of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic painamong woman who performe prenatal yoga in Denpasar. This study was an observational descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. The subjeck study was 96 third trimester pregnant women who performed prenatal yoga in Denpasar. The mean pain intensity was 1.88 (SD ± 2.202). Most respondents (41.7%) felt pain in the spinal area around the lumbar to above the sacrum. The intensity of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain among third trimester pregnant women in Denpasar who performe prenatal yoga is mild pain.

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Abstract 15692: Voltage Mapping in Atrial Fibrillation vs Sinus Rhythm: Results From the Mavs Study

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.15692 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽

Author(s):

Carola Gianni ◽

Jerri A Cunningham ◽

Sanghamitra Mohanty ◽

CHINTAN TRIVEDI ◽

Domenico G Della Rocca ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Sinus Rhythm ◽

Low Voltage ◽

Lateral Wall ◽

Posterior Wall ◽

Anterior Wall ◽

Inferior Wall ◽

Voltage Mapping ◽

First Time ◽

Mapping Catheter

Background: Left atrial (LA) scar can be identified with bipolar voltage mapping during sinus rhythm (SR). It is not clear whether the same voltage criteria can be applied during atrial fibrillation (AF). Objective: Aim of this study was to compare voltage maps performed in the same patient both in AF and SR. Methods: Voltage mapping was performed using a 10-pole circular mapping catheter in patients with non-paroxysmal AF undergoing first time RF ablation. For descriptive purposes, the LA was divided in 6 regions: septum, posterior wall (PW), inferior wall (IW), lateral wall, anterior wall, and roof. The threshold for low voltage was <0.5 mV (with a color range setting 0.2-0.5 mV). Mild “scar” was defined as an area low voltage 5-20%, moderate 20-35% and severe as >35%. Results: 16 patients (62% persistent AF, 38% longstanding persistent AF) were included in the study. The map density was comparable during AF and SR (mean points per map 551 vs 547, paired t test P = NS). 2 patients displayed normal voltage during both AF and SR. 14 patients showed areas of low voltage during AF, which were still present during SR in 8. All patients with mild “scarring” during AF (n = 4), showed normal voltage during SR. Of the 7 patients with moderate “scarring”, 2 patients showed normal voltage during SR, while in the remaining 5 “scarring” was only mild during SR. 3 patients showed extensive “scarring” during AF, which was only moderate during SR. During AF, areas of low voltage were more commonly observed in the PW (12/14) followed by the IW (6/14) and antero-septum (4/14); while in SR, in the antero-septum (4/8), PW (3/8) and IW (3/8). Interestingly, in all patients both the PW/IW and (less dramatically) the antero-septum showed more “scarring” during AF as compared to SR. Conclusion: Areas of low voltage are more severe and diffuse during AF when compared to SR. When areas of low voltage are detected during AF, they are more commonly seen in the PW, IW and antero-septal areas.

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Genital hygiene behaviors and practices: A cross-sectional descriptive study among antenatal care attendees

Journal of Public Health in Africa ◽

10.4081/jphia.2019.746 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Patrick Martial Nkamedjie Pete ◽

Rodrigue Mabvouna Biguioh ◽

André Gael Bita Izacar ◽

Sali Ben Béchir Adogaye ◽

Cecile Nguemo

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaginal Douching ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Tract Infections ◽

Genital Hygiene ◽

Antiseptic Solutions

The female genital tracts harbor a wide variety of microorganisms’ knowns as microflora mostly constituted by lactobacilli, involved in the healthy state of the vagina without causing infection. Urinary tract infections (UTI) are frequent in pregnant women due to physiological and anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy. These infections can result to disabilities or serious health problems both for the mother and the new-born. Vaginal douching has been reported among risky practices associate with UTIs. However, this remains debatable and contradictory when other studies report the benefit effects of vaginal cleaning in infection prevention. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women behaviors and practices regarding genital hygiene. This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted on exhaustive sample of pregnant women coming for antenatal visits in Lafé Sub-divisional Hospital (SDH) and Baleng Catholic Health Center (BCHC) between 16 and 30 September 2013. Data were collected using a paper based standardized questionnaire directly self-administered after obtain a free consent. Overall, 80 pregnant women were enrolled. The majority of them had attended at least primary education (97.5%; n=78/80) and many were lived in couple (81.25%; n=65/80). Almost one on three participants identified antenatal consultation (ANC) as a key element to be taken into account by pregnant women. 70.1% (n=56/80) of women declared wearing undergarments in cotton. Regarding the daily vaginal douching behaviors, the majority (76.3%; n=61/80) of participants used the recommended gynecological measure, while the remaining use self-prescribed measures. Both genital parts (vulva area and vagina) were cleaned and use of water was mostly cited (63.8%; n=51/80). Almost one participant on four (n=29/80) use antiseptic solutions for genital cleaning. Antiseptic solutions were associated with water in 34.5% of cases (n=10/29), and in 65.5% (n=19/29) of cases it was used only for the vagina. Our findings suggest that knowledge and genital hygiene cleaning practices are acceptable among our study population. Risky practices such as use of antiseptic solutions and synthetic underwear’s were reported. Skills of health care providers on good hygiene practices for pregnant should be improved and community-based communication strategies need to be implemented to reach all women of child bearing age.

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Nutritional Status of HIV-Positive Pregnant Women in Luanda, Angola

10.21203/rs.3.rs-46788/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Marli Stela Santana ◽

Maura Eunice João FILIPE

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Subjective Evaluation ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Pregnancy ◽

Hiv Positive Women ◽

Current Weight

Abstract During pregnancy, maternal intake of nutrients and their nutritional status affects both mother and baby. Good nutritional status plays an important role for a healthy pregnancy, for this it is necessary that the pregnant woman have a healthy diet to assist in weight gain.Objective: To evaluate the pregestational and gestational nutritional status of HIV-positive women.Methods: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study, conducted from August to November 2018 in which 171 HIV-positive pregnant women were selected at random, in order of arrival and submitted to nutritional assessment through the Global Subjective Evaluation, whose data collected, were analyzed using EpiInfo software version 7.2.Results: From the main results found it was observed the presence of maternal nutritional eutrophic, considering the pre-gestational Body Mass Index (BMI) of 107 (62.56%), and the gestational BMI of 94 (54.97%). It was found 31(18.12%) of pre-gestational overweight and 54 (28.07%) of overweight during pregnancy, and it was also observed that 12 (7%) of pregnant women were obese before pregnancy and 15 (15.28%) became obese during pregnancy. A significant association was found between pregestational BMI, height (p˂0.0001), gestational BMI, current weight (p˂0.0003), brachial perimeter (p˂0.002), and uterine height (p˂0.005).Conclusion: The results of this study indicate the need to develop nutritional care programs for HIV-positive women, in order to ensure an adequacy of their nutritional status.

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Gap analysis between expectations and perceptions of pregnant women attending Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV services in a private referral hospital in northern Tanzania: A cross-sectional descriptive study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0257771 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. e0257771

Author(s):

Lugata John ◽

Nesister Odero ◽

Jackson Nziku ◽

Bernard Njau

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Care ◽

Marital Status ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Gap Analysis ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

T Test ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Service Gap

Objective Pregnant women satisfaction with the Prevention of Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission services is an essential parameter in the determination of the quality of care and performance. This study aimed to measure the gap between pregnant women expectations of PMTCT services and perceptions of the actual PMTCT services and the relationship between their service gap scores and socio-demographic characteristics. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study design was conducted from August to September 2020 on a sample of 105 participants. A pre-tested SERVIQUAL questionnaire was used to collect data and paired sample t-test, independent one-sample t-test, and one–way ANOVA was used to compare mean service gap scores. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The overall mean gap score was (+ 0.31) indicating pregnant women perceived value of the quality of care of PMTCT services. The gap score in the 5 service dimensions was as follows: empathy (+0.49), tangibles (+0.43), assurance (+0.22), responsiveness (+0.20), and reliability (+0.19). Marital status (p-value 0.031) was the only social demographic characteristic associated with pregnant women service gap scores. Conclusion Overall, pregnant women perceptions of PMTCT services provided in the RCH clinic at KCMC were meet. Marital status was associated with the overall pregnant women service gap scores and perceived quality of care with PMTCT services. Pregnant women who were married had small service gap scores compared to either divorced or widowed or cohabiting women.

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Inadequate Calcium Consumption Among Thai Pregnant Women: A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3469733 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Panyu Panburana ◽

Ratana Komwilaisak ◽

Fuanglada Tongprasert ◽

Podjanee Phadungkiatwattana ◽

Ounjai KorAnantakul

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Frequency of mesiodens among school children in Multan, southern Punjab.

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2021.28.05.6029 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (05) ◽

pp. 682-685

Author(s):

Rabia Zafar ◽

Talha Ashar ◽

Asma Shakoor ◽

Javed Iqbal

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

School Children ◽

Early Identification ◽

Tooth Loss ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Government Schools ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

Study Setting

Objective: To know the frequency of mesiodens among school children in Multan, Southern Punjab. Study Design: Cross Sectional Descriptive study. Setting: In Two Private Schools and Two Public Schools. Period: December 2019 to March 2020. Material & Methods: In this study 340 students were equally selected from private and government schools for study and were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Informed consent of the patient/guardian was taken. Medical and dental history of the patient was taken. Every child was examined by two expert dentists with mirror, probes and tweezers. Results: In this study out of 340 individuals 29 individuals showed the presence of mesiodens. Out of these 29 individuals 20 were males and 9 were female. Conclusion: Mesiodens are quite common and is more common in male. Early identification and management is necessary to prevent complications and tooth loss.

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Twin anemia polycythemia sequence after fetoscopy: predictors of development

Voprosy ginekologii akušerstva i perinatologii ◽

10.20953/1726-1678-2021-1-29-33 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 29-33

Author(s):

A.E. Bugerenko ◽

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Key Words ◽

Postoperative Period ◽

Laser Photocoagulation ◽

High Probability ◽

Multiple Pregnancy ◽

Posterior Wall ◽

Anterior Wall ◽

Average Period ◽

Amniotic Cavity

Objective. To identify predictors of post-fetoscopic twin anemia polycythemia sequence (pTAPS) after fetoscopic laser photocoagulation (FLP) of placental anastomoses for twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Patients and methods. The study included 195 patients who underwent FLP of anastomoses for TTTS during the period from 2010 to September 2019. A group of 13 pregnant women in whom pTAPS developed in the postoperative period was selected. Results. Out of 169 pregnancies lasting for more than 2 weeks after FLP of anastomoses, pTAPS developed in 13 (7.7%). It was revealed that FLP was performed before 20 weeks in 85% of those who developed pTAPS, while the average period in the group was 22.1 weeks. Localization of the placenta along the anterior wall of the uterus with pTAPS was observed 3 times more often than along the posterior wall, while in the rest of the operated patients this ratio was approximately 1:1. The number of anastomoses ranged from 3 to 11, most frequently – 5. Conclusion. With the development of pTAPS, there is a high probability of an unfavorable outcome. Localization of the placenta along the anterior wall of the uterus, localization of the anastomoses in the amniotic cavity of the donor twin are the factors that predispose to the development of pTAPS. The presence of 1–2 large AV anastomoses together with no more than 5 small anastomoses may serve as a probable predictor of the pTAPS development. Key words: multiple pregnancy, twin anemia polycythemia sequence, twin-twin transusion syndrome, fetoscopy

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