scholarly journals Characterization of the Use of Emergency Contraception from Sentinel Pharmacies in a Region of Southern Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 2793
Author(s):  
Anna M. Jambrina ◽  
Pilar Rius ◽  
Pilar Gascón ◽  
Mercè Armelles ◽  
Mariona Camps-Bossacoma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
One Year ◽  
Consumer Habits ◽  
First Time

Numerous studies have been published suggesting that emergency contraception (EC) is used repeatedly, but a lack of information regarding the profile of users makes it difficult to evaluate actual consumer habits. The aim of this study was to obtain information regarding the profile of users who obtain EC and other factors that might play a role, and to provide criteria to evaluate and improve the strategies of current contraceptive programs. This was an observational one-year study based on surveillance data on the provision of EC to women of reproductive age in 60 community pharmacies in Catalonia, Spain. In total, 941 notifications of dispensation of EC in Catalonia were received. A total of 44.2% of users said it was not the first time that they had taken the medication (repeat user). The percentage of users who used condoms was lower in repeat users compared to first-time users (56.7% vs. 64.4%, p < 0.05). A total of 25.7% of users stated that they did not use any barrier contraceptive method. The use of natural methods in repeat users was 53.8% in the subgroup who requested the medication after 48 h, significantly higher than in users who obtained the medication within the first 24 h (p < 0.05). A high percentage of repeat users with risky sexual behaviors were detected, suggesting that new measures must be implemented to provide information for this method, together with educational and preventive strategies.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Emergency Contraception among Married Women of Reproductive Age in a Rural-based Teaching Hospital of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Sulbha Joshi ◽  
Varsha Kose
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the awareness and level of knowledge toward emergency contraception among married women in the reproductive age group. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted employing prestructured questionnaire, which included information about age, occupation, income, education, obstetric profile, knowledge and use of emergency contraception. Results The average age of women included in the study was 24.6 years. About 33% of women knew about emergency contraception. They mainly belonged to educated category, working class and with income group more than 5000 per month. There are about 5% of women who know about emergency contraception and have used it in the past. Conclusion There is a need to popularize emergency contraception in India for its better usages among women to avoid unwanted pregnancies and abortions. How to cite this article Kose V, Joshi S. Knowledge of Emergency Contraception among Married Women of Reproductive Age in a Rural-based Teaching Hospital of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2012;4(2):106-109.

scholarly journals Cognition of emergency contraception: an assessment among WRA in a rural community of West Bengal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2241
Author(s):  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Nivedita Roychoudhury ◽  
Dipak Pal ◽  
Lina Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Sweta Suman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Fertility Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Contraceptive Device ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correct Knowledge

Background: Emergency Contraception (EC) is an important option for women exposed to unprotected sex to prevent unintended pregnancy and induced abortion. EC has a potential to offer women an important option for fertility control. The objective of the study was to assess knowledge about Emergency Contraception among currently married women of reproductive age in a rural area of West Bengal.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted on 608 currently married women of reproductive age for 1 year from May 2017 to April 2018. Questionnaire was administered to women on knowledge of emergency contraception (EC). Data was analyzed in SPSS version 16.Results: Among the study participants 66% had knowledge of emergency contraception. A small number (8.9%) of the total participants ever used EC to prevent pregnancy. Only 65.3% of them had correct knowledge regarding timing of EC. Effectiveness of post-coital pill was known to them while none of these women were aware of the existence of Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) insertion as an option for EC.Conclusions: Marked lacunae were observed regarding knowledge and practice of emergency contraceptives among the WRA. Proper and correct knowledge on Emergency Contraception is of urgent need among all sexually active women especially in this country for population stabilization.

scholarly journals Caracterização dos casos de violência sexual contra mulheres em idade reprodutiva no Piauí / Characterization of cases of sexual violence against women of reproductive age in Piauí

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 28670-28681
Author(s):  
Amanda Sebastiana Lima Correia ◽  
Ana Christina de Sousa Baldoino ◽  
Maria Bianca Pereira Freitas ◽  
Dathynara da Silva Alves ◽  
Julia Maria de Jesus Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age

scholarly journals Clinicoetiological Characterization of Infectious Vaginitis amongst Women of Reproductive Age Group from Navi Mumbai, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuradha Narayankhedkar ◽  
Anahita Hodiwala ◽  
Arati Mane
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Vaginitis is one of the commonest reproductive tract infections in sexually active women. In the present study clinicoetiological characterization of infectious vaginitis amongst 380 women of reproductive age group (18–45 years) was done. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) was detected by Nugent’s scoring, Candida infection by culture, and trichomoniasis (TV) by wet mount. One hundred and ten (28.9%) women presented with symptoms of vaginitis. The presenting symptoms were vaginal discharge 106 (96.4%), vulval itching/irritation 19 (17.3%), malodor 5 (4.5%), pain in abdomen 3 (2.7%), and dysuria 1 (0.9%). The commonest etiology detected was Candida in 33 (30%) cases, of which 18 (54.5%) were C. albicans and 15 (45.5%) non-albicans Candida (NAC) infections. The NAC isolates were C. glabrata (n=10), C. tropicalis (n=3), and C. krusei (n=2). BV and TV were observed in 19 (17.3%) and 2 (1.8%) cases, respectively. A statistically significant association between Candida infection and presence of curdy-white discharge (p=0.001) and vulval itching/irritation (p=0.007) was noted. To conclude, we observed the etiological predominance of Candida infection, with considerable prevalence of NAC, indicating the need for microbiological investigation up to species level in cases of Candida infections, to ensure appropriate management.

#3: A Historical Perspective to US Syphilis Reporting and the Recent Rise of Risky Behaviors Among Women with Syphilis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S13-S13
Author(s):  
G Quintana
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Risky Behavior ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Sex Partner

Abstract Background Congenital syphilis is a vertically transmitted infectious disease with devastating consequences during the perinatal period, including stillbirth. On October 8, 2019, the CDC published a press release stating the urgent action needed to break the cycle of STD increases, including syphilis. The purpose of this study was to provide a brief historical perspective of syphilis coding, reporting, and monitoring system changes since 1992, discuss US syphilis incidence and trends, and assess risky behaviors among women with primary or secondary syphilis. Methods Quantitative data were obtained from CDC AtlasPlus, STD Surveillance 2018 report, and CDC Syphilis Surveillance Supplement 2013–2017. Results The possible association between risky sexual behaviors among reproductive-age women, such as the use of phone applications like Tinder, and increased rates of congenital syphilis have come into question. In 2017, risky behaviors reported by American women with syphilis were having sex while intoxicated (36.7%), having sex with an anonymous partner (21.8%), use of methamphetamine (16.6%), and having met a sex partner through the internet (11.6%). Women aged 35–39 were most likely to report of having sex while intoxicated (45.3%) followed by ages 25–34 (41.3%). Women aged 15–19 were most likely to meet a sex partner on the internet (16.7%). 22.6% of women reported the use of “other drug,” not categorized under “crack”, “poppers”, “cocaine,” “heroin,” “methamphetamine,” “injection drugs.” Furthermore, younger individuals were more likely to report the use of an “other drug” with increasing annual trends since 2013. Conclusion The highest reported risky behavior among women with syphilis was having sex while intoxicated. Unexpectedly, having met a sex partner on the internet was not among the highest reported risky behavior. Clarification of “other drugs” may be beneficial in understanding the risky behaviors among young women with syphilis. The correlation between risky sexual behaviors and drug use among reproductive-age women and increasing congenital syphilis rates warrants further investigation. A causal relationship between these two variables cannot be excluded until linked data are available, including further stratification of “other drug” categories.

scholarly journals Contribution to the understanding of the cycle of the protozoan parasite Marteilia refringens

Parasitology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 141 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. ARZUL ◽  
B. CHOLLET ◽  
S. BOYER ◽  
D. BONNET ◽  
J. GAILLARD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mytilus Galloprovincialis ◽  
Protozoan Parasite ◽  
Copepod Species ◽  
Ostrea Edulis ◽  
Positive Signal ◽  
One Year ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
First Time

SUMMARYThe paramyxean parasite Marteilia refringens infects several bivalve species including European flat oysters Ostrea edulis and Mediterranean mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis. Sequence polymorphism allowed definition of three parasite types ‘M’, ‘O’ and ‘C’ preferably detected in oysters, mussels and cockles respectively. Transmission of the infection from infected bivalves to copepods Paracartia grani could be experimentally achieved but assays from copepods to bivalves failed. In order to contribute to the elucidation of the M. refringens life cycle, the dynamics of the infection was investigated in O. edulis, M. galloprovincialis and zooplankton over one year in Diana lagoon, Corsica (France). Flat oysters appeared non-infected while mussels were infected part of the year, showing highest prevalence in summertime. The parasite was detected by PCR in zooplankton particularly after the peak of prevalence in mussels. Several zooplanktonic groups including copepods, Cladocera, Appendicularia, Chaetognatha and Polychaeta appeared PCR positive. However, only the copepod species Paracartia latisetosa showed positive signal by in situ hybridization. Small parasite cells were observed in gonadal tissues of female copepods demonstrating for the first time that a copepod species other than P. grani can be infected with M. refringens. Molecular characterization of the parasite infecting mussels and zooplankton allowed the distinguishing of three Marteilia types in the lagoon.

Characterization of the vaginal microbiome in women of reproductive age from five regions in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Marconi ◽  
Mariam El-Zein ◽  
Jacques Ravel ◽  
Bing Ma ◽  
Moisés D. Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Vaginal Microbiome ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age
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