Assessment of Platelet Indices Profile of Pregnant Women Attending University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Platelets initiate hemostasis by aggregating at the site of injury and participate in ensuring endothelial integrity. A defect in this process could lead to intravascular blood loss. This case-control study sought to determine the platelet counts and indices among pregnant women in the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria. A total of 120 pregnant women as case and 60 non-pregnant women as control were enrolled for this study. Blood samples were collected in EDTA tubes, and complete platelet count and indices were carried out using an automated five-part haematology analyzer. The mean ± standard deviation of the platelets count among the pregnant women, 226.54 ± 69.76 109 cells/L was not significantly different from that of the non-pregnant women, 214.95 ± 52.22x 109 cells/L (p=0.295). There was a significant differences in mean platelets volume (MPV) of the case and control groups (p=0.036). After post-hoc test, the significant difference was between the pregnant women in 3rd trimester and the control group (p=0.014). However, there was no diffences in the mena platelets larger cell ratio and platelet distribution width in the case and control groups. Fifteen (11.0%) and 7 (12.1%) of the case and control control groups, respectively had mild thrombocytopenia. However, there was no significant association between pregnant status and thrombocytopenia (p=0.836). Based on these findngs, it can be infered that platelet count and MPV decreases while PDW increase with the progression of gestation age compared to the non-pregnant women.

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Investigating the Effect of Positive, Intermediate and Negative Enabling and Training Factors Affecting Physical Activity in Pregnant Women

10.21203/rs.3.rs-151184/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Kianfard ◽

Farkhonde Amin SHokravi ◽

Sakineh Rakhshanderou ◽

Shamsaddin Niknami

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Enabling Factors ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Significant Difference ◽

E Learning ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract BackgroundPhysical activity during pregnancy period is one of the issues with priority during pregnancy period. Researches show that women reduce their physical activity during this period and are unaware of the benefits on the health of the mother and embryology. Although researchers regarding physical activity during pregnancy have prepared many guidelines; it is not however clear why pregnant women do not perform physical activity and the effectiveness factors that facilitate the desired behavior. MethodsThe research population included all pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years with gestational age of 12-38 weeks referring to the healthcare centers in District 5 of Tehran Municipality, from 22 districts of the city who had eliminated their physical activity during pregnancy. Questionnaires of physical activity assessment questionnaire after educational intervention in pregnant women (PPAQ) and a questionnaire designed based on the results of the needs assessment and the dimensions of the PEN-3 model were used for assessment. This study is a Research Clinical Trial (RCT). Due to the nature, a quasi-experimental research design (pre-test, post-test) with the control group was used in this research. ResultsBased on the obtained results, the intervention based on E-learning has a significant effect of enabling factors to increase physical activity in pregnant women in the experimental group. In addition, the intervention based on E-learning has a significant effect on the training factors in order to increase physical activity in pregnant women in the experimental group. ConclusionBased on the research results, it can be said that there is a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the scores obtained from training factors in the pretest and the experimental group. Furthermore, it can be said that there is a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the scores obtained from the enabling factors in the pre-test and the experimental group.

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A Comparative Study of Relationship between Micronutrients and Gestational Diabetes

ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.5402/2012/470419 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Farideh Akhlaghi ◽

Seyyed Majid Bagheri ◽

Omid Rajabi

Keyword(s):

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Micronutrient Concentration ◽

And Control

In this paper, we studied the relation between the micronutrient and gestational diabetes. Therefore, we measured micronutrient concentration including Ni, Al, Cr, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu, and Se in serum of women with gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of gestational age (study group) who had inclusion criteria and comparison with micronutrient levels in normal pregnant women with same gestational age (control group). Results showed that there was no significant difference between the serum micronutrient level (Ni, Al, Cr, Mg, Zn, Cu, Se) in study and control groups except serum level of iron which in serum of gestational diabetic women was lower than normal pregnant women and difference was significant.

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The effect of delivery ball and warm shower on the childbirth experience of nulliparous women: A randomized controlled clinical trial

10.21203/rs.3.rs-903099/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

parvaneh sharifipour ◽

Masoomeh Kheirkhah ◽

Mojgan Rajati ◽

hamid haghani

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Control Group ◽

Controlled Clinical Trial ◽

Control Groups ◽

Childbirth Experience ◽

Nulliparous Women ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control

Abstract Background Childbirth is a unique experience that affects women’s life. Therefore, this study was performed to determine the effect of delivery ball and warm shower on the childbirth experience of primiparous women. Methods This study is a clinical trial that was carried out on primiparous pregnant women referred to Motazedi Hospital in Kermanshah, Iran. Sampling was done by continuous method and pregnant women were divided into three groups of delivery ball-warm shower (n = 33), delivery ball (n = 33) and control (n = 33). Exercise with ball at the dilation of 4 cm was similar in the two groups of delivery ball-warm shower and delivery ball, but the first group also used warm shower at the dilatation of 7 cm. The control group only received the routine delivery care. Demographic information form consisting of pregnancy history and information about the mother and infant were completed and the childbirth experience questionnaire (CEQ) were completed by the women two hours after the childbirth. Results There was a statistically significant difference in the mean score of childbirth experience after the intervention between the two groups of delivery ball-warm shower and control (P = 0.001), and also between the delivery ball and control groups (P = 0.001). There was a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of professional support between the two groups of delivery ball-warm shower and control (P = 0.02) and also between the delivery ball and control groups (p = 0.02). There was a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of participation between the two groups of delivery ball-warm shower and control (P = 0.003) and also between the delivery ball and control groups (P = 0.01). There was also a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of sense of security between the two groups of delivery ball-warm shower and control (P = 0.01). Conclusion Delivery ball and warm shower were effective interventions to create a positive childbirth experience. This method was more effective than using delivery ball alone in childbirth experience. To achieve a positive experience of childbirth in mothers, the use of both intervention (delivery ball and warm shower) is recommended.

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JUMLAH PLATELET PADA PENDERITA PRE-EKLAMPSIA

INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL LABORATORY ◽

10.24293/ijcpml.v20i1.441 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

M. Arif Muchlis ◽

Suci Aprianti ◽

Hj. Darmawati ER

Keyword(s):

Platelet Count ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Large Cell ◽

Endothelial Damage ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Distribution Width ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

In pregnant women who previously did not have hypertension pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication, which characterized by the increased of blood pressure, proteinuria and/or oedema. One of theory about aetiology of pre-eclampsia suggests that this is caused by endothelial damage that can lead to adhesion and platelet aggregation. The aim of this study was to know the platelet count and indices by analyzing, such as mean platelet volume (MPV), its distribution width (PDW) and the large cell ratio (P-LCR) for diagnostic confirmation in pre-eclampsia patients. This research was a retrospective study using secondary data of routine blood test from medical records of pre eclampsia patients who were treated at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital during the period of January to December 2011 and the normal pregnant women data that were taken as control. The data obtained were platelet count, MPV, PDW, P-LCR and analyzed using independent T test. The results showed that the mean platelet count in pre-eclampsia patients was lower than the control but had no statistically significant difference (p=0.325) whereas the mean of MPV, PDW and P-LCR in pre-eclampsia patients increased compared to the control group and was statistically significant with p value of MPV (p=0.003), PDW (p=0.002) and P-LCR (p=0.010). In conclusion, platelet indices can be used as diagnostic confirmation markers in pre-eclampsia patients.

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The effect of toxoplasmosis infection in the concentration of interferon-ɣ and complementary proteins C3,C4 for parasite infected woman Toxoplasma gondii

Tikrit Journal of Pure Science ◽

10.25130/j.v24i4.840 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

AbdulKhaliq Alwan Muheimeed Al Jubouri ◽

Noor Talal Ali Taha Al Safe

Keyword(s):

Toxoplasma Gondii ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Control Group ◽

Infected Woman ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control

The current study deals with measuring the level of interferon-ɣ لfor 9696عينة من النساء المرضى المراجعات لمستشفى صلاح الدين التعليمي في محافظة صلاح الدين للفترة sample of infected women with Toxoplasma gondii , whose attended Salah- El-Deen Teaching Hospital in Salah- El-Deen Governorate from 13/10لغاية /2016 to2017/4/2020/4/ 2017. The samples have been divided into50 50 infected عينة من النساء الحوامل المصابات بطفيلي pregnant women with ToxoplasmagondiiToxoplasma gondii وand 46 46 عينة كمجموعة سيطرة .women as a control group which included 2323 pregnant women 23and 23 عينة من النساء غير الحوامل من غير المصابات ب non – pregnant whose as not infectedT.gondii.. وتبين من خلال الدراسة وجود اختلاف معنوي في مستوى الانترفيرونThe study shows significant difference in the level of interferon ɣ كاما بين النساء المصابات ومجموعة السيطرة اذ ارتفع مستوى الانترفيرونbetween the infected women group and control group .The level of interferon ɣ كاما بين النساء المصابات ومجموعة السيطرة اذ ارتفع مستوى الانترفيرونin infected women was higher compared with the control group 1.658 0.977 0.977 and ) (,ah 0.7650.765 0.524 0.524) بيكوغرام / مل على التوالي عند مستوى احتمالية pg. / ml, respectively, at the level of probability 0.01p< .0.01>p. وفيما يخص قياس مستوى المتممينconcerning on to the measurement of the level of the complementary proteins C3 ,C4)C3, C4),فقد بلغت قيم It was shown the result exist variances moral if were valued in infection women ofC3,C4) 0.3708 0.0107 0.0107 and) ( 0.38510.3851 0.0306 0.0306) ملغرام / ديسلتر على التوالي مقارنة بمجموعة السيطرة ( mg/dl, respectively, compared to the valued in non-infection women0.2528 0.2528 0.0463 0.0463 and) ( 0.2142 0.2142 0.06080.0608) ملغرام / ديسلتر على التوالي عند مستوى احتمالية mg/ dl, respectively, at the level of probability 0.01 p<. 0.01. > http://dx.doi.org/10.25130/tjps.24.2019.067

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Frequency and Risk Factors Associated with Mortality in Pregnant Women in Tehran-Iran

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v9n3p138 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 138

Author(s):

Fereshteh Farzianpour ◽

Khatere Ramezani ◽

Najmeh Bahmanziari ◽

Omolbanin Atashbahar

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Maternal Mortality ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Maternal Deaths ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Ending mortality in pregnant women is not just a health challenge, but a development challenge. The purpose of this study was to access the frequency and risk factors associated with maternal mortality in Tehran from 2008 to 2011.METHODS: The present study was a case-control study with a population group which consists of all the women who have died since the beginning of pregnancy up to 42 days after delivery from the year 2008 to 2011 and a control group which consists of all delivered pregnant women with a perfect record in the hospitals (n=16) in Tehran from 2008 to 2011. In the case group, sampling was done through census (n = 113) and random sampling was used in the control group and 327 people were selected. Data collection tool was a record sheet consisting of two parts: demographic and risk factors associated with pregnancy which was completed using the data in the case and control groups. Finally, SPSS 22, descriptive statistics and statistical tests such as Chi-square, t-test and Fisher were used to analyze the data.RESULTS: Maternal deaths were reported in Tehran from 2008 to 2011 and the ratio was 15.8 in 100 thousand of live births during the period. Among the mothers who died, 73.5% of them were 18 to 34 years old, 1.22% were 35 years old or above and only 4.4% were less than 18 years of age. Of these mothers that died, 83.2% lived in the city and 16.8% lived in rural areas, but there were significant relationship between age, place of residence and maternal deaths. In combination with other risk factors, such as pregnancy age, pregnancy number, number of abortions, underlying medical condition, access to appropriate prenatal care, methods of delivery, factors of delivery, and the time may be between two last pregnancy, a significant difference was observed between the case and control groups, except for the distance between the two last pregnancy.CONCLUSION: Maternal mortality has been declining over the years; due to the identified factors associated with maternal death, proposed strategies, such as improving the quality of hospital services in the field of obstetric emergencies, improving the quality and coverage of prenatal care, avoidance of selective cesarean sections, identifying high risk pregnancies and referrals to specialized centers.

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The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on PLISSIT Model on Sexual Function of Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

International Journal of Women s Health and Reproduction Sciences ◽

10.15296/ijwhr.2019.61 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 372-379

Author(s):

Zhila Shahbazi ◽

Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili ◽

Niloofar Sattarzadeh ◽

Mahin Kamalifard

Keyword(s):

Sexual Function ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Control Group ◽

Female Sexual Function ◽

Control Groups ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Sexual Counseling ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Plissit Model ◽

And Control

Objectives: Several factors, including pregnancy which is associated with physical, psychological, and hormonal changes, affect females and their sexual partners’ relation and function. This study aimed to investigate the effect of "permission, limited information, specific suggestions, intensive therapy" (PLISSIT)-based sexual counseling on the sexual function of pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The present randomized controlled trial was performed on 70 pregnant women who had a sexual function score of less than the cut-off point within a gestation period of 16-20 weeks. The participants were randomly divided into intervention and control groups by the blocking method. The intervention group received individual counseling based on the PLISSIT model by a well-trained midwife while the control group only received the usual care for pregnancy. The primary outcome measures were the total score of female sexual function four weeks after the intervention. Finally, the data were collected using a questionnaire of personal and midwifery information, as well as the female sexual function index in previous stages and four weeks after the intervention. All analyses were based on the intention to treat the approach. Results: There was a significant difference between the mean total score of sexual function (adjusted mean difference: 9.07; 95% CI: 7.24 to 10.90) and all the sub-scales that intervention and control groups adjusted for baseline scores four weeks after the intervention (P<0.05). Consultation significantly reduced the frequency of sexual dysfunction and there was a significant difference between the 2 groups in this regard (P<0.001). Conclusions: Given the effect of sexual counseling on the improvement of sexual function of pregnant women based on the PLISSIT model, this approach is recommended during pregnancy.

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Perceptual Factors (Awareness, Attitude) and Positive, Indeterminate and Negative Nurturing Factors Affecting Physical Activity of Pregnant Women Visiting Health-care Centers in Tehran: Examination and Analyses

10.21203/rs.3.rs-144607/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Kianfard ◽

Farkhonde Amin SHokravi ◽

Sakineh Rakhshanderou ◽

Shamsaddin Niknami

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Significant Difference ◽

E Learning ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Perceptual Factors

Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) and positive, intermediate and negative nurturing factors on the physical activity of pregnant women visiting health centers in Tehran. Methods: The present research was an applied study in which a quasi-experimental research design (pre-test-post-test) with a control group was employed. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) and a questionnaire designed based on the results of needs assessment and dimensions of the PEN-3 model were used for this study. This study is a randomized control trial (RCT). Results: The results indicated that the intervention based on E-learning has a statistically significant effect on perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) in increasing physical activity of pregnant women in the experimental group. Furthermore, the e-learning-based intervention has a significant effect on increasing physical activity of pregnant women in the experimental group compared to the control group.Conclusion: Based on the research results, it can be said that there is a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the scores obtained from perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) in the pre-test and the experimental group. Furthermore, it can be said that there is a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the scores obtained from perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) in the pre-test and the experimental group.

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The association between serum betahuman Chorionic gonadotropin and Preeclampsia

Journal of Dhaka Medical College ◽

10.3329/jdmc.v23i1.22701 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 89-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Zinat Begum ◽

Iffat Ara ◽

Shaorin Tanira ◽

Kashfia Ahmed Keya

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Severe Preeclampsia ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Medical College ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Blood Pressures ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control

Background: Exact aetiology of this potentially fatal disorder remains poorly understood. A number of theories have been put forward where different biochemical markers have been implicated in the causal association of preeclampsia. This study was intended to find the association between serum b-hCG level and preclampsia Methods: This cross-sectional, case-control study was conducted on 74 pregnant women with preeclampsia (cases) who were admitted in the Eclampsia ward of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka between January and July of 2013. A total of 76 normotensive pregnant women were also taken from the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Out-patient Department of the same hospital as control. The study subjects were selected on the basis of predefined eligibility criteria. The serum levels of b-hCG were compared between case and control groups as well as between mild and severe preeclampsia. Result: The case and control groups were almost similar in terms of all the baseline demographic and obstetric characteristics except past history of PET which was significantly higher in the former group than that in the latter group. Majority (97.1%) of the cases had severe hypertension (74.3%) with mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures being 162.6 and 110.8 mmHg respectively. The mean serum ?-hCG was much higher in the case group than that in the control group (p<0.001). The mean serum ?-hCG was the highest in severe preeclampsia and the lowest in the control group, while that in mild preeclampsia lie in between the two (p<0.001). The serum ?-hCG exhibits a significantly linear correlation with systolic and diastolic blood pressures (p<0.001 respectively). Conclusion: There was a significant difference between the ?-hCG level in the preeclamptic women compared to the normotensive pregnant women and the severity of preeclamsia increases with further rise of ?-hCG level. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v23i1.22701 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 23, No.1, April, 2014, Page 89-93

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Perceptual Factors (Awareness, Attitude) and Positive, Indeterminate and Negative Nurturing Factors Affecting Physical Activity of Pregnant Women Visiting Health-care Centers in Tehran: Examination and Analyses

10.21203/rs.3.rs-144607/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Kianfard ◽

Farkhonde Amin SHokravi ◽

Sakineh Rakhshanderou ◽

Shamsaddin Niknami

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Significant Difference ◽

E Learning ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Perceptual Factors

Abstract BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to examine the effect of perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) and positive, intermediate and negative nurturing factors on physical activity of pregnant women visiting health centers in Tehran. MethodsThe present research was an applied study in which a quasi-experimental research design (pre-test-post-test) with a control group was employed. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) and a questionnaire designed based on the results of needs assessment and dimensions of the PEN-3 model were used for the purposes of this study. This study is a randomized control trial (RCT). ResultsThe results indicated that the intervention based on E-learning has a statistically significant effect on perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) in increasing physical activity of pregnant women in the experimental group. Furthermore, E-learning-based intervention has a significant effect on increasing physical activity of pregnant women in the experimental group compared to the control group.ConclusionBased on the research results, it can be said that there is a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the scores obtained from perceptual factors (awareness, attitude) in the pre-test and the experimental group. Furthermore, it is safe to say that there is a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the scores obtained from physical activity in the pre-test and the experimental group.

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