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Antenatal care dropout and associated factors among mothers delivering in public health facilities of Dire Dawa Town, Eastern Ethiopia

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Introduction More than two-thirds of the pregnant women in Africa have at least one antenatal care contact with a health care provider. However, to achieve the full life-saving potential that antenatal care promises for women and babies, four visits ...
Dereje Worku, Daniel Teshome, Chalachew Tiruneh, Alemtsehay Teshome, Gete Berihun, Leykun Berhanu, Zebader Walle   +6 more
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Environmental factors associated with incidence of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023
Background Established associated factors for DDH include female sex, breech presentation, family history, congenital malformations, oligohydramnios, and maternal hyperthyroidism.
Yu-Yi Huang, Wei-Chun Lee, Chia-Hsieh Chang, Wen-E Yang, Hsuan-Kai Kao   +4 more
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Characteristics and associated factors of violence in male patients with schizophrenia in China

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023
ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristics and associated factors of violence in male patients with schizophrenia in China.MethodsA total of 507 male patients with schizophrenia were recruited, including 386 non-violent and 121 violent patients.
Weilong Guo, Weilong Guo, Yu Gu, Yu Gu, Jiansong Zhou, Jiansong Zhou, Xiaoping Wang, Xiaoping Wang, Qiaoling Sun, Qiaoling Sun   +9 more
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Comparison of bilateral lymphedema and unilateral lymphedema in lower extremities after gynecologic cancer surgery

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020
Purpose of investigation: To identify factors associated with bilateral lymphedema in lower extremities that occur after gynecological cancer surgery. Materials and methods: Retrospective chart review was performed on 110 patients who were hospitalized ...
S.H. Ryu, B.S. Jang, J.H. Lee, H.J. Jeong, G.C. Kim, Y.J. Sim   +5 more
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Current research of RBC alloantibodies associated with blood transfusion and its susceptibility factors

Zhongguo shuxue zazhi, 2022
Blood transfusion, an important auxiliary means of clinical treatment, however, is not absolutely safe and risk-free as the transfusion-associated RBC alloantibodies being a potential risk.
Yudi XIE, Li TIAN, Zhong LIU
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A survey of prevalence of constipation and its associated factors in postmenopausal Women referred to health centers of Roudan -2015 [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2017
Introduction: Physical and mental physiological changes associated with menopause is affected all the female body systems including the gastrointestinal tract that In fact, one of digestive disorders are constipation which in severe cases quality of life
Kobra Kamali, Shahnaz Glian Tehrani, Mojdeh Banaei, Mansoureh Jamshidi, Shokrollah Mohseni   +4 more
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Epidemiological correlates of cataract cases in tertiary health care center in rural area of Maharashtra

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2014
Background: The most recent estimates from World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that 47.8% of global blindness is due to cataract. Cataract has been documented to be the most significant cause of bilateral blindness in India.
Shubhada Sunil Avachat, Vaishali Phalke, Suchit Kambale   +2 more
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Factors associated with hypertriglyceridemia among the hill tribe people aged 30 years and over, Thailand: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Triglycerides are lipids in the human body that are produced from the consumption of daily food and drink. However, elevated serum triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia (HTG), are key biomarkers indicating an unhealthy status and ...
Panupong Upala, Tawatchai Apidechkul, Chanyanut Wongfu, Siriyaporn Khunthason, Niwed Kullawong, Vivat Keawdounglek, Chalitar Chomchoei, Fartima Yeemard, Ratipark Tamornpark   +8 more
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Sero-prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Virus Infections among Pregnant Women at Shone Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2022
Background & aim: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious liver infection that affects millions of people around the world. The risk of vertical transmission from an infected woman to her fetus is extremely significant when HBV is identified during ...
Mekete Firde, Hassen Mosa, Ritbano Ahmed, Minychil Demelash, Fitusm Endale   +4 more
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Child defecation, feces disposal practices and associated factors in community-led total sanitation adopted districts in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

Environmental Challenges, 2021
Waste from infected individuals can contaminate the soil and water of the community without adequate sanitation facilities, increasing the risk of infection for other individuals.
Negasa Eshete Soboksa, Sirak Robele Gari, Abebe Beyene Hailu, Bezatu Mengistie Alemu   +3 more
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