scholarly journals Islamic Perspectives of Reproductive and Maternal Health: What Role Can Nigerian Muslim Religious Leaders Play in the Prevention of Maternal Mortality? –With Particular Reference to Zamfara State NorthWest Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Mohammed Maiwada ◽  
Nik Mazlan Mamat ◽  
Nor Azlina A Rahman ◽  
Suzanah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Tukur Mohammed Baba
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
Health Organization

Reproductive and Maternal health are an important components of public health and medicine which are concerned with the complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters regarding reproductive system and health of mother especially during pregnancy.It implies ensuring that all women receive the care they need to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. However, according to World Health Organization, millions of women all over the world do not have access to good quality health services during pregnancy and childbirth resulting in mortalities. Islam is a complete way of life. The Qur’an and Hadith consider pregnancy and child bearing as signs among other signs of the divine existence of Allah.The importance of maternal and reproductive is thus not unexplained in the Islamic perspectives. The study look at what role Muslim religious leaders can play in the prevention of maternal deaths and morbidities in developing countries. A qualitative study was conducted through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion with a purposive sample of some Muslim religious leaders from Gusau local government area of Zamfara state northwest Nigeria in order to elicit information about the Islamic perspectives of reproductive and maternal health and the roles they can play in the prevention of maternal deaths among the Muslim communities. Muslim Religious leaders have a crucial role and contribution for the attainment and maintenance of good heath of women and children among Muslim communities through public enlightenment in the context of ‘ilm’, providing guidance through ‘Fatwah’ and community mobilization in the spirit brotherhood ‘ukhuwah. Islam does not accept the “preventable death of a woman” due to childbirth or pregnancy. Thus, Islam encourages attendance of antenatal care visits and health care seeking.

scholarly journals Edukasi dan Deteksi Dini Komplikasi Kehamilan dengan Pemeriksaan Laboratorium

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Rochany Septiyaningsih ◽  
Dhiah Dwi Kusumawati ◽  
Frisca Dewi Yunadi ◽  
Septiana Indratmoko
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Delivery Assistance ◽  
The World ◽  
Laboratory Examinations ◽  
Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that maternal mortality worldwide due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth in 2017 is estimated at around 810 cases. Between 2000 and 2017 there was a decline in the ratio of MMR around the world by 38%. WHO also states that 94% of global maternal deaths occur in low and middle income countries. In Indonesia, maternal deaths due to complications from pregnancy or childbirth every year are estimated at 20,000 mothers died from five million births. Delivery assistance by trained health workers in health facilities can be an effort to reduce MMR and IMR. In addition, awareness of pregnant women is also important for the importance of having a pregnancy with a health worker. This community service aims to increase the knowledge of pregnant women about anemia and to detect early pregnancy complications by laboratory examinations. The target of this activity is 15 pregnant women. The dedication activity is conducting educational activities, laboratory examinations in Tambakreja Village, Cilacap Regency. Based on the results of this activity it was concluded that there was an increase in knowledge of pregnant women about anemia and found 2 pregnant women experiencing anemia from 15 pregnant women and urine examination found all negative pregnant women

scholarly journals Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Mengenali Tanda-Tanda Bahaya pada Masa Kehamilan di Desa Penyengat Olak Kabupaten Muaro Jambi Tahun 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Herinawati Herinawati ◽  
Diniyati Diniyati ◽  
Atika Fadhilah Danaz ◽  
Iksaruddin Iksaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Health Organization

According to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), maternal mortality generally occurs due to complications during and after pregnancy. As for the types of complications that cause the majority of maternal deaths, about 75% of the total maternal deaths are bleeding, infection, high blood pressure during pregnancy, complications of childbirth and unsafe abortion, these become very chronic considering the various causes of maternal death above are actually can be prevented by providing knowledge and understanding to pregnant women about the danger signs in pregnancy, if you experience that you immediately come to the health center or health personnel so that delays can be prevented, the mother immediately gets help which in turn can reduce cases of maternal death This activity aims to increase community empowerment in recognizing and preventing danger signs during pregnancy in Penyengat Olak Village, Muaro Jambi Regency in 2020. The targets are all pregnant women, husbands of pregnant women, community leaders, religious leaders and PKK mothers in Penyengat Olak Village. The method used is pre-test and post-test using a questionnaire, lectures and discussions. The speaker in this activity was a team of lecturers at the Poltekkes Ministry of Health Jambi, Department of Midwifery. The results of community service activities are the formation of community groups who are able to independently have knowledge and skills in recognizing danger signs during pregnancy in Penyengat Olak Village, Jambi Luar Kota District, Muaro Regency

GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG STANDAR PELAYANAN ANTENATAL CARE DI PUSKESMAS BILALANG KOTAMOBAGU

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
St. Rahmawati Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Health Organization

Background. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that every day there are around 830 maternal deaths caused by complications of pregnancy and childbirth. A total of 550 deaths in Africa and 180 deaths occurred in the Asian region, this confirms that many maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Knowledge of pregnant women about Antenatal Care is very important because it will help reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. Objective. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge of pregnant women about the standard of Antenatal Care (ANC) services at the Bilalang Public Health Center in Kotamobagu City. Method. This type of research is a descriptive survey with a sample size of 50 respondents. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling. The data were collected using a questionnaire through direct interviews, then the data were analyzed using descriptive percentages. Results. The results showed that the description of the knowledge of pregnant women about Antenatal Care (ANC) services at the Bilalang Public Health Center there were 50% pregnant women who had sufficient knowledge, there were 30% pregnant women in Kotamobagu City who had less knowledge and there were 20% pregnant women who had good knowledge. Conclusion. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that most of the knowledge of pregnant women about Antenatal Care (ANC) services at the Bilalang Public Health Center in Kotamobagu City is in sufficient category.

scholarly journals Etiology of Maternal Mortality at Nepalgunj Medical College

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Durga B.C. ◽  
Ganesh Prasad Neupane ◽  
Maya Rai ◽  
Aseem Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Surgical Teams ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction: Maternal mortality is an indicator of the quality of obstetric care in a community directly reflecting the utilization of health care services available. Maternal mortality has been recognised as a public health problem in the developing countries. Aim and Objective: To analyse the etiology of maternal deaths. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in the gynaecology and obstetrics department of the Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital Banke Nepal for a period of two years from august 2016-august 2018. All cases of maternal deaths in line with the definition of World Health Organization have been included. Data were collected and analyzed. Results: Twenty three (23) maternal deaths were identified during the study period. 69.56% of deaths occurred due to direct obstetric causes. Uncontrollable postpartum haemorrhage with 37.5 % was the leading cause of maternal death followed by eclampsia (18.75%) and sepsis (18.75%). Indirect causes were dominated by heart disease. Maximum 56.5% of deaths had occurred after 48 hours of admission. Conclusions: Haemorrhage, eclampsia and infections are the main causes of maternal deaths in our study. access to emergency medication, transfusion and anaesthetic and surgical teams in hospitals but also through the involvement of religious leaders, traditional and any community to better understand the population obstacles to reducing maternal mortality.

scholarly journals Manejo de las complicaciones del embarazo y el parto. Guía para obstetrices y médicos

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
In Pregnancy

[Prólogo de la segunda edición]. La primera edición de en español del manual Manejo de las complicaciones del embarazo y de la infancia (MCPC, por sus siglas del inglés) fue publicado en 2003. Desde ese entonces ha servido de herramienta de apoyo a obstetras y médicos de hospitales de distrito en la atención de aquellas mujeres que presentan complicaciones durante su embarazo, parto o postparto. Esta es la traducción de la segunda edición en inglés, publicada en 2017, e incluye la actualización de las recomendaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), las sugerencias y cambios planteados por parte de usuarios y expertos externos al grupo de editores y el capítulo Craneotomía y craneocentesis ausente en la primera edición en español. Es texto fue traducido en el Departamento de Traducciones y revisado por los consultores de salud materna del Centro Latinoamericano de Perinatología, Salud de la Mujer y Reproductiva (CLAP) del Departamento de Familia, Promoción de la Salud y Curso de Vida (FPL) de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS). Esta edición en español se le incorporaron índices específicos para las figuras, cuadros y recuadros con sus números correlativos en cada sección, título y página con el fin de facilitar su utilización. Versión oficial en español de la obra original en inglés:Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: a guide for midwives and doctors – 2nd ed. © World Health Organization 2017. ISBN: 978-92-4-156549-3.

scholarly journals Perceived Barriers to Contraceptive Use: An Exploratory Study of Women Living in Rural Haiti

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyne de Gouvenain
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Community Roles ◽  
Health Organization

<p>Maternal health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (WHO, 2016). Maternal health is a very important determinant of Haiti’s familial, educational, economic, and environmental development. One key to maternal health is family planning which can empower women to fulfill their familial and community roles. Family planning through contraception offers women the opportunity to gain time between child births by deciding when to get pregnant in relation to their other life obligations. Having fewer children and longer spacing between births provides women and children a better quality of life and an opportunity to be more productive members of their communities. A maternal health assessment for women of childbearing age in rural Beaulieu, Haiti and surrounding villages was conducted to investigate factors leading to unintended pregnancies among women receiving contraceptives at the Erline et Armelle Clinic using the Social Ecological Model as a framework. Implications for advanced practice public health nursing practice, policy, and research were identified and recommendations provided. </p>

scholarly journals Health System Resilience: What Are We Talking About? A Scoping Review Mapping Characteristics and Keywords

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
My Fridell ◽  
Sanna Edwin ◽  
Johan von Schreeb ◽  
Dell D. Saulnier
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
World Health ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
System Resilience ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Key Terms

Background: Health systems are based on 6 functions that need to work together at all times to effectively deliver safe and quality health services. These functions are vulnerable to shocks and changes; if a health system is unable to withstand the pressure from a shock, it may cease to function or collapse. The concept of resilience has been introduced with the goal of strengthening health systems to avoid disruption or collapse. The concept is new within health systems research, and no common description exists to describe its meaning. The aim of this study is to summarize and characterize the existing descriptions of health system resilience to improve understanding of the concept. Methods and Analysis: A scoping review was undertaken to identify the descriptions and characteristics of health system resilience. Four databases and gray literature were searched using the keywords "health system" and "resilience" for published documents that included descriptions, frameworks or characteristics of health system resilience. Additional documents were identified from reference lists. Four expert consultations were conducted to gain a broader perspective. Descriptions were analysed by studying the frequency of key terms and were characterized by using the World Health Organization (WHO) health system framework. The scoping review identified eleven sources with descriptions and 24 sources that presented characteristics of health system resilience. Frequently used terms that were identified in the literature were shock, adapt, maintain, absorb and respond. Change and learning were also identified when combining the findings from the descriptions, characteristics and expert consultations. Leadership and governance were recognized as the most important building block for creating health system resilience. Discussion: No single description of health system resilience was used consistently. A variation was observed on how resilience is described and to what depth it was explained in the existing literature. The descriptions of health system resilience primarily focus on major shocks. Adjustments to long-term changes and the element of learning should be considered for a better understating of health system resilience.

scholarly journals Gambaran Kejadian Malaria Pada Ibu Hamil di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Boven Digoel Papua

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halmina Ilyas ◽  
Serly Serly
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization

In malaria endemic areas, pregnant women are more susceptible to infection with malaria parasites than non-pregnant women. The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 estimated that 10,000 maternal deaths each year were associated with malaria infection during pregnancy. The aim of the study was to describe the incidence of malaria in pregnant women at the Boven Digoel District General Hospital, Papua. Methods This research uses a descriptive type of research. Samples were taken as many as 92 pregnant women who were taken by accidental sampling. Collecting data by using a questionnaire sheet. Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate. The results showed that from 78 pregnant women who were positive for malaria, most of them suffered from anemia as many as 51 people (65.4%) and 27 people did not suffer from anemia (34.6%). For the incidence of abortion from 78 pregnant women who were positive for malaria, most of them did not experience an abortion as many as 62 people (79.5%) and 16 people had an abortion (20.5%). For the habit of being out of the house at night, from 78 pregnant women who were positive for malaria, most of them were always outside at night as many as 41 people (52.6%) and 37 people (47 people) were not out of the house at night. ,4%). The conclusion of this study, the description of the incidence of malaria in pregnant women mostly suffer from anemia, do not have abortions and are always outside the house at night. The advice that can be given is that malaria in pregnant women must be eradicated immediately so that the MCH program made by the government can be successful and the health of pregnant women can be maintained

scholarly journals The global prevalence of maternal near miss: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-262
Author(s):  
Sedigheh Abdollahpour ◽  
Hamid Heidarian Miri ◽  
Talat Khadivzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Near Miss ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Improving the maternal health is one of the world’s most challenging problems. Despite significant movements over the past decades, maternal health has been still considered as a central goal for sustainable development. Maternal near miss (MNM) cases experience long-term physical and psychological effects. To present a clear portrait of the current situation, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with the purpose to assess the worldwide prevalence of MNM. Methods: We conducted a systematic review on PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science electronic databases to find published papers in English, before March 2019 and regardless of the type of study. We, then, assessed the prevalence of MNM according to the World Health Organization(WHO) criteria. Finally, 49 papers were included in the study. Random effects meta-analysis was used to pool the available prevalence. The quality of studies was also evaluated. Results: The weighted pooled worldwide prevalence of MNM, was 18.67/1000 (95% CI: 16.28-21.06). Heterogeneity was explored using subgroup analyses based on the continent and the country. We used meta-regression of MNM on MD which resulted in adjusted R-squared as78.88%. Conclusion: The prevalence of MNM was considerable. Low- and middle-income countries should develop systematic approaches to improve quality of care in the facilities and to reducethe risk of MNM events, with the hope to women’s health.

Beyond COVID-19: Telehealth Equity Considerations to Improve Access to Care (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassanatu Blake
Keyword(s):  
Health Interventions ◽  
World Health ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Quality Health ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Improve Access

UNSTRUCTURED Telehealth is now a fundamental health approach to address the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) globally. Since the declaration of the pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, there has been an overrepresentation of African American deaths, a greater demand of health services on disadvantaged health facilities in rural and urban US, and growing infection rates in some African countries with fragile health systems. With broad mobile utilization, telehealth provides accessibility to quality health care that addresses both COVID-19 and other health inequities. Future health interventions should focus on securely expanding telehealth offline and via social media to minimize health disparities in vulnerable populations during pandemics and beyond.

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