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Utilization of Preconception Care and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women of West Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology, 2022
Background Regardless of its benefit in promoting maternal health, contributing to a healthy pregnancy, little is known concerning the prevalence of utilization of preconception care and its determinant in southern Ethiopia. Hence, this study designed to
Elias Amaje, Anteneh Fikrie, Takala Utura   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Pre-Mommy Applications to Improving Knowledge, Behavior, and Psychological Conditions in The Preconception Period Women of Reproductive Age

Women, Midwives and Midwifery, 2023
Background: Preconception care is provided to minimize adverse risk factors in fetal growth and development. in preconception care important educational aspects before encouraging the need for mobile education. .Mobile applications can be used to provide
Yulizawati Yulizawati, Henni Fitria, Rafika Oktova, Ikhwan Arief   +3 more
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Adolescent Reproductive Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs and Future Fatherhood. [PDF]

, 2016
PurposeWith a growing focus on the importance of men's reproductive health, including preconception health, the ways in which young men's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (KAB) predict their reproductive paths are understudied.
Adam, Emma K, Chase-Lansdale, Patricia Lindsay, Coley, Rebekah Levine, Duncan, Greg, Garfield, Craig F, McDade, Thomas W, Peters, Sarah, Rutsohn, Joshua   +7 more
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Husband Support Rises Women’s Awareness of Preconception Care in Northern Ethiopia

The Scientific World Journal, 2020
Background. Preconception care (PCC) aims to improve pregnancy and health outcomes of mothers and their offspring. However, there is no adequate evidence of awareness on preconception care in Ethiopia. Therefore, the present study was performed to assess
Mulugeta Woldu Abrha, Tsrity Tadese Asresu, Haftom Gebrehiwot Weldearegay   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preconception care practices in Nigeria: a descriptive qualitative study

Reproductive Health, 2020
Background Preconception care is a specialized care targeted at women of reproductive age before pregnancy to detect, treat or counsel them about pre-existing medical and social conditions that may militate against safe motherhood and positive pregnancy ...
Oludoyinmola O. Ojifinni, Latifat Ibisomi   +1 more
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis, Okeleji Olayinka, Mariam Z. Quraishi, Lakshmi V. Srivaths, Deborah L. Brown, Neethu M. Menon, Ricardo A. Mosquera, Ashwin P. Patel, James M. Stark, Aravind Yadav   +9 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the acceptability and feasibility of a preconception and diabetes information app for women with pregestational diabetes: A mixed-methods study protocol

Digital Health, 2017
Background Women with diabetes are at increased risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Preconception care can improve pregnancy outcomes and is paramount to minimise complications, but, current provision is sub-optimal.
Chidiebere Hope Nwolise, Nicola Carey, Jill Shawe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of a preconception care outreach strategy: the Healthy Pregnancy 4 All study

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Preconception care has been acknowledged as an intervention to reduce perinatal mortality and morbidity. However, utilization of preconception care is low because of low awareness of availability and benefits of the service.
Meertien K. Sijpkens, Sabine F. van Voorst, Lieke C. de Jong-Potjer, Semiha Denktaş, Arnoud P. Verhoeff, Loes C. M. Bertens, Ageeth N. Rosman, Eric A. P. Steegers   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perceptions of and challenges faced by primary healthcare workers about preconception services in rural India: A qualitative study using focus group discussion

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundProviding preconception care through healthcare workers at the primary health care level is a crucial intervention to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, consequently reducing neonatal mortality. Despite the availability of evidence, this window
Amruta Paresh Chutke, Prakash Prabhakarrao Doke, Jayashree Sachin Gothankar, Prasad Dnyandeo Pore, Sonali Hemant Palkar, Archana Vasantrao Patil, Aniruddha Vinayakrao Deshpande, Khanindra Kumar Bhuyan, Madhusudan Vaman Karnataki, Aparna Nishikant Shrotri   +9 more
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