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Knowledge and Practice of Umbilical Cord Clamping among Maternity Care Providers [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2018
Background & aim: Based on the current scientific evidence, delayed cord clamping (DCC) elevates early hemoglobin concentrations and iron stores in the neonate. However, the persistent practice of early cord clamping (ECC) is still a routine care.
Girija Madhavanprabhakaran, Allende Wittmann, Gowri Vaidyanathan, Tamima Aldughaishi, Deepa Shaji Thomas   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 365-371, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir, Emma Marie Swift, Alexander Smárason, Kristjana Einarsdóttir   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of mobile health applications in prevention and detection of pandemic disease: A population perspective

Digital Health
Background The Saudi government and the MOH launched six mobile application help in tracking positive cases, get medical consultation from home, and vaccination for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Amal Ahmed Elbilgahy, Mada Huwaydi Alenezi, Aseel Hamed Alruwaili, Sarah Muteb Alhathal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association between patient safety culture, adverse events, and essential practices during childbirth in six Brazilian maternity hospitals

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines whether hospitals with stronger patient safety culture more consistently follow essential birth practices and have fewer adverse outcomes for mothers and newborns and whether this evidence can guide maternity care priorities in patient safety policy.
Zenewton A. S. Gama, Cecília Olívia Paraguai de Oliveira Saraiva, Tatyana Maria Silva de Souza Rosendo, Rose L. Molina, Katherine E. A. Semrau, Danielle E. Tuller, Megan Marx Delaney, Christopher Westgard, Lauren Bobanski, Cláudia Maria Messias, Liana Carlan Padilha, Marise Reis de Freitas   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strategies for preventing gender‐based violence in healthcare services: Evidence synthesis for health policy

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Violence against women remains a serious public health problem and a violation of human rights that affects women's health. Healthcare providers play a fundamental role in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls.
Odette del Risco Sánchez, Erika Zambrano, Larissa Rodrigues, Nathália Quitério Daluia, Fernanda Garanhani Surita   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of geospatial analysis for mapping the distribution of severe maternal morbidities in eastern Ethiopia: The case of the Ethiopian obstetric surveillance system

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The disparity in maternal mortality and severe morbidity between high‐ and low‐income countries is well established. Previously, we highlighted within‐country disparities in Ethiopia using demographic and health survey data. This study used enhanced obstetric surveillance data to detect subnational hotspot areas and factors ...
Sisay Mulugeta Alemu, Gerd Weitkamp, Marian Knight, Sagni Girma, Mohammed Yuya, Jelle Stekelenburg, Thomas van den Akker, Regien Biesma, Abera Kenay Tura   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Digital intervention for tokophobia: a randomized controlled trial of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on fear of childbirth and self-efficacy among Egyptian pregnant women

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Tokophobia affects up to 14% of pregnant women globally and is linked to high cesarean rates, particularly in Egypt. This study evaluated the efficacy of a culturally adapted Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program on fear of ...
Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Afrah Madyan Alshammari, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Fatma Ali Oraby, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A cross‐sectional study of caesarean deliveries performed by medical doctors and associate clinicians in nine district and regional hospitals in Sierra Leone using the Robson Ten Group Classification System

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Maternal and neonatal mortality remain high in Sierra Leone despite significant decline in the last decade. The aim of the present study was to evaluate obstetric care delivery using the Robson Ten Group Classification System (TGCS), focusing on caesarean delivery (CD) and task‐sharing.
Josien Westendorp, Rugiatu Jalloh, Sarrah Sheriff, Jenny Wussow, Guro Stamland, Sigrid‐Anne Bjorøy, Francis Moses, Marcus J. Rijken, Risa Hoffmann‐Lonnee, Håkon A. Bolkan, Alex J. van Duinen   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging Self‐Assessment Gaps: The Impact of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) on Nursing Students' Competency Perception: A Pre‐Post‐Test Study

Nursing Open
Aim Self‐assessment is critical in nursing education, enabling students to reflect on their cognitive and clinical skills while helping educators identify gaps in competencies.
Virginia La Rosa‐Salas, Carmen Fernández‐Panadero, Miriam Pereira‐Sánchez, Miren Idoia Pardavila‐Belio, Marta Lizarbe‐Chocarro   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problems, especially among women, which can have significant impacts on the quality of life and health care costs.
Salwa M. Al Obeisat, Bayan Ahmad Oleimat, Karimeh Alnuaimi, Salam Bani Hani, Sanaa AbuJilban, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source