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Methodology for Sampling Women at High Maternal Risk in Administrative Data [PDF]

, 2019
Background: In population level studies, the conventional practice of categorizing women into low and high maternal risk samples relies upon ascertaining the presence of various comorbid conditions in administrative data.
Dunlop, Anne, Rochat, Roger, Shapiro, Susan E., Vanderlaan, Jennifer, Williams, Bryan   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Chlamydia trachomatis and the risk of spontaneous preterm birth, babies who are born small for gestational age, and stillbirth: A population-based cohort study [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections worldwide, but reports in the medical literature of an association between genital chlamydia infection and adverse obstetric outcomes are inconsistent.
Donovan, Basil, Hocking, Jane S, Liu, Bette, Mak, Donna B, Preen, David, Reekie, Joanne, Roberts, Christine, Ward, James   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Diabetic pregnancy outcome in Malta the outcome of non-gestational diabetic pregnancies in the Maltese Islands [PDF]

, 2004
Diabetes in pregnancy is generally associated with a higher morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child. Objective: The study aims to assess the outcome indicators of diabetic pregnant women and compare these to the remaining obstetric ...
Azzopardi, Joseph, Chircop, Marcelle, Ellul, Alan, Janulova, Lina, Savona-Ventura, Charles   +4 more
core  

Effects of the expansion of integrated maternal‐fetal intensive care centers on high‐risk newborns in Korea

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To investigate the impact of the introduction of Integrated Maternal‐Fetal Intensive Care Unit (MFICU) reimbursement rates for high‐risk newborns in South Korea. Method The present study used data from the Population Dynamics data released annually by Statistics Korea, which contain information on all births in the country from ...
Ye Seul Jang, Sung‐In Jang, Eun‐Cheol Park   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Joint Infrastructure Planning and Order Assignment for On-Demand Food-Delivery Services with Coordinated Drones and Human Couriers [PDF]

arXiv
This paper investigates the optimal infrastructure planning and order assignment problem of an on-demand food-delivery platform with a mixed fleet of drones and human couriers. The platform has two delivery modes: (a) ground delivery and (b) drone-assisted delivery (i.e., air delivery). In ground delivery, couriers directly collect and transport orders
arxiv  

Informed consent and ethical issues pertaining to female sterilization—Scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Female sterilization, a safe, permanent method of contraception that blocks the fallopian tubes, has been in use since the 19th century. The procedure necessitates informed consent, a critical step that has been marred by reports of forced sterilization since World War II. These incidents often stem from inadequate consent processes
Sharol Malekobane Maila, Camille Castelyn, Sumaiya Adam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Midwives' competence : is it affected by working in a rural location? [PDF]

, 2007
Introduction: Rising health care costs and the need to consolidate expertise in tertiary services have led to the centralisation of services. In the UK, the result has been that many rural maternity units have become midwife-led.
Bryers, Helen, Caldow, Jan L., Farmer, Jane, Harris, Fiona, Hundley, Vanora, Ireland, Jillian C.M., Kiger, Alice, Tucker, Janet S., van Teijlingen, Edwin R.   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Impact of the WHO safe childbirth checklist on birth attendant behavior and maternal‐newborn outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The intrapartum period is critical for reducing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The WHO's Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) was designed as a reminder of the most critical, evidence‐based practices (EBPs) to improve quality care and reduce preventable complications and deaths.
María Fernández‐Elorriaga, Jocelyn Fifield, Katherine E. A. Semrau, Stuart Lipsitz, Danielle E. Tuller, Carol Mita, Chelsea Cho, Heather Scott, Ayda Taha, Neelam Dhingra‐Kumar, Allisyn Moran, Rose L. Molina   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetricians’ Views for Reasons Decision-Making for Cesarean Section in Iran

Acta Medica Iranica
By increasing trend of cesarean sections (c-section) has raised the rate of health implications after c-section analogously. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the choice of cesarean birth from obstetrician' perspective.
Sedigheh Hantoosh Zadeh, Mamak Shariat, Azam-Sadat Mousavi, Leyla Sahebi, Raheleh Moradi, Nahid Farrokhzad   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

PSFHS Challenge Report: Pubic Symphysis and Fetal Head Segmentation from Intrapartum Ultrasound Images [PDF]

arXiv
Segmentation of the fetal and maternal structures, particularly intrapartum ultrasound imaging as advocated by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) for monitoring labor progression, is a crucial first step for quantitative diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
arxiv