scholarly journals Prevalence of Domestic Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Primary Health Care Clinics in Gaza

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdel Aziz Thabet
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Primary Health

scholarly journals  Risk Factors associated with Fetal and Pregnancy Complications in Palestine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana ’ Al-Aqqad ◽  
Nihal Al-Natour ◽  
Mariam Al-Tell
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Pregnancy Complications ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Fetal Complications

Abstract Background: Complications observed during pregnancy affect both mother and fetus, and are more commonly observed among pregnant women from developing countries. The study aims to identify the most common pregnancy and fetal complications during pregnancy, and associated risk factors with these complications. Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted from September 2017 to July 2018 among pregnant women attending and registering in primary health care clinics of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Nablus city. Data were collected through interviews and by reviewing medical records. Women were followed up during their regular visits to the primary health care clinics. Any complication affecting either the fetus or the mother during the pregnancy period was recorded. Binary logistic regression was used to identify independent risk factors for pregnancy and fetal complications. Results: A total of 380 pregnant women were included in the study. The most common complications seen among women during pregnancy were preterm labor (PTL) (11.3%), followed by an equal number of gestational diabetes (GDM) and pregnancies induce hypertension (PIH), i.e. (7.9%). Large for gestational age (LGA) (11.6 %) and small for gestational age (SGA) (10.5%) were the most commonly observed fetal complications. Pregnant women living in camps (O.R 2.35, 95% [CI] 1.02- 5.45), nulliparity (O.R 14.9, 95% [CI] 1.09-202.5) and low parity women (O.R 16.8, 95% [CI] 1.47- 192.5) were at higher risk of having pregnancy complications. However, lower risk was noticed between women with gravida 4 (O.R 0.11, 95% [CI] 0.03-0.47) compared to women having more than 6 pregnancies. Age younger than 41 years was a protective factor against fetal complications, while parity (≤ 6 parities) especially 4 to 6 parities (OR 36.17; 95% CI 4.88-268) and active smoking mothers (OR 1.25; 95% CI 1.0-3.07) were identified as risk factors that are associated with an increased risk of fetal complications. Conclusions: Fetal and pregnancy-related complications are prevalent among Palestinian pregnant women. Increasing the awareness and improving the understanding of the identified risk factors related to these complications among the public, and specifically, females may help to reduce the prevalence of these conditions and the associated risk of these complications.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial prescribing patterns in a group of private primary health care clinics in South Africa

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norah L Katende-Kyenda ◽  
Martie S Lubbe ◽  
Jan HP Serfontein ◽  
Ilse Truter
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Prescribing Patterns ◽  
Antimicrobial Prescribing ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Primary Health

The aim of this study was to investigate the prescribing of antimicrobials in private primary health care in South Africa. ABSTRAK Die doel met hierdie studie was om die voorskryfpatrone van antimikrobiese middels in private primêre gesondheidsorginrigtings in Suid-Afrika te ondersoek.

scholarly journals Attitudes of Pregnant Women Towards Antenatal Care Services Provided in Primary Health Care Facilities of Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 569-575
Author(s):  
Lucia Drigo ◽  
Masane Luvhengo ◽  
Rachel T. Lebese ◽  
Lufuno Makhado
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities

Background: Pregnant woman’s personal experience of antenatal care services can either be positive or negative; however, knowledge and experience appear to be of paramount importance in shaping their attitudes towards any healthcare-related services. This implies that women's experience of antenatal care services may affect their decision for seeking antenatal care in their present pregnancy, which can lead them to delay seeking care. Purpose: This study sought to explore the attitudes of pregnant women towards antenatal care services provided in primary health care facilities of Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Methods: A qualitative exploratory descriptive study design was used for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample pregnant women who fail to attend antenatal services as expected. Data were collected through face to face unstructured in-depth interview. A total of eighteen pregnant women participated in the study until data saturation. Data were analysed using Tech’s method of analysis. Results: Results revealed the following theme and sub-themes: Attitudes of pregnant women related to individual perceptions, perceived barriers to utilizing antenatal care services,’ attitudes of healthcare providers, long waiting times in healthcare facilities, lack privacy and confidentiality in healthcare facilities and attitudes of pregnant women related to attendance of antenatal services. Conclusion: Attitudes of pregnant women about antenatal care are shaped by their knowledge and previous encounters with the health care services that they had previously received. It is therefore important to provide women-friendly services. It is recommended that health education regarding the importance of antenatal care services must be given to all women daily in the waiting areas of each primary health care facilities, thus, the healthcare providers should promote the active participation of pregnant women during the health education sessions and provide opportunities to ask questions.

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