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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510156

Prevalence and Pattern of Traditional Herb Usage among Pregnant Women and the Adverse Outcome: A Mixed-Method Study

Oluwayemisi Grace Olasolomon, MD, Mamodesan T. Okumagba, DDS, PhD, Assoc. Prof Nyemike Simeon Awunor and Assoc. Prof Maureen Iru Ntaji

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/09/11

The prevalence of using traditional herbs among the study population is high. Most of these women use traditional herbs weekly without experiencing malaria-like symptoms. A significant relationship exists between using traditional herbs during pregnancy and experiencing an adverse health outcome. More awareness programs about the adverse health outcome of using traditional herbs among pregnant women are recommended....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510155

The Association between Fertility and Household Food Insecurity among Reproductive-Age Women in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ephrem Tadesse Goda, Terefe Degefa Boshera and Mengistu Ketema Aredo

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/09/10

Family planning and women's health are vital to food security and nutrition. Enhanced reproductive health fosters better nutrition and facilitates the attainment of a sustainable family size. This study aims to examine the association between household food insecurity and fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and identify correlating factors....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510153

Factors Associated with Home Deliveries in Rural Communities, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nazarius John Gecke, Bosco Pius Mapunda and Andrew Hans Mgaya

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/05/12

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 in rural communities of Rorya district. A survey of 430 women who delivered within the past 3 years was performed using a questionnaire adopted from Tanzania Demographic Health Survey 2015/16. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent association of home delivery to demographic, socio-cultural and geographical factors and utilization for maternity services....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510152

Uterine Fibroids: Retrospective Study with Analysis of Different Risk Factors

Alieva Sholpan Urkendovna, Aitzhan Aruzhan and Sekenova Karina

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/05/11

Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing the most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment option exists for hormone-dependent uterine fibroids, due to the limited knowledge about the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and development of uterine fibroids. This paper comprehensively summarizes the recent research advances on uterine fibroids, focusing on risk factors, development origin, and pathogenetic m...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510151

Early Implanon Discontinuation and Associated Factors among Woman's of Implanon Users in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Worku Chekol Tassew and Teshale Ayanaw Abuhay

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/04/30

Worldwide, large number of women becomes unprotected to the risk of pregnancy after contraceptive discontinuation. To ensure safe and consistent services addressing the factors that contribute to early Implanon discontinuation is necessary to women in the reproductive age group through appropriate use of contraceptive methods and method switching. Considerable studies have been done in Ethiopia about early implanon discontinuation among implanon users. But inconsistent findings were reported....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510150

Successful Vaginal Delivery after Caesarean Section and its Associated Factors among Women Delivered in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu, Desalegn Animut Bitew and Worku Chekol Tassew

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/04/29

For a majority of women who have had one prior lower segment caesarean section Vaginal delivery after caesarean section is proper route of delivery. However, little is known about vaginal delivery after caesarean section in Ethiopia....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510149

Perimortem Caesarean Delivery: Clinical Challenges Witnessed through the Eyes of an Obstetrician

Avir Sarkar, MD, Rinchen Zangmo, MD, MRCOG, Preeti Deedwania, MD and Gayatri Suresh, MD

Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: 2023/04/19

Maternal collapse due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the most challenging clinical scenarios faced by an obstetrician. These continuing challenges demand a multidisciplinary team approach. Considering its rare incidence, ranging somewhere between 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 50,000 [1,2], current recommendations are mostly based on small case series and expert opinions. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510134

Assessment of Pregnant Women Preference of Midwives Gender for Birth Attendant and Associated Factors :- A Faclitiy Based Cross Sectional Study, Ambo Town, Ethiopia

Rebuma Muleta Gutema, Bazie Mekonnen and Addishiwet Fentahun

Article Type: Original Research | First Published: December 31, 2021

Worldwide, in a minute, a minimum, one woman dies from problem related to pregnancy and delivery. These problems escalate in developing countries as there is poor and less utilization of obstetrics care service in developing countries. Recognizing women’s outlooks, desires, needs and worries enable the midwives to work toward a common objective of a safe and good childbirth practice. The objective of this study is therefore to identify pregnant women’s preference of midwives gender for birth...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510133

Prevalence of High Risk Pregnant Women Who Attend Antenatal Care and Associated Factors in Jimma Medical Center, Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia

Jemila Nesro, Midhagsa Dhinsa and Melkamu Gelan

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 31, 2021

Around 303,000 women and adolescent girls pass on from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications in 2015 and 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries. That same year, 2.6 million babies were stillborn. Almost all of the maternal deaths (99%), child deaths (98%), Sixty percent of the stillbirths (1.46 million) occurred during the antepartum period and mainly due to untreated maternal infection, hypertension, and poor fetal growth and occurred in low- and middle-income countries. The...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510132

Sexually Transmitted Disease in Straits Settlements (NNS): A Study of Factors in Society from 1884 Until 1940

Noor Lyana Binti Musa and Azilzan Mat Enh

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 30, 2021

Sexually transmitted diseases are a common disease during the British era in the Straits Settlements (NNS) especially in Penang. Therefore, there are several questions that arise on how prostitution causes the transmission of this sexually transmitted disease. The purpose of writing this article is to study and find out the background of venereal diseases in the Straits Settlements and the causative factors of venereal disease transmission in Straits Settlements (NNS). The results showed that th...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510131

Assessing the Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences of Domestic Violence against Women: The Case of Helaba Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Asebe Awol Amado

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 26, 2021

This study aimed to assess, explore and gaining insight into women’s experiences of violence in their own words; both qualitative and quantitative approaches are used. Probability and non probability sampling strategies are employed. A total of 146 married women participated in the study. The finding of the study shows that the prevalence of domestic violence in the study area is high. The nature and type of violence are unique and spatial. Husband beating, forced marriage with unmatched age s...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510130

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Contraceptive Use among Postpartum Women in Jimma University Medical Center, Jimma Town, South West Ethiopia

Tilahun Wodaynew and Dinkinesh Bekele

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 15, 2021

Population growth remains high in the group of 48 countries designated by the United Nations as the least developed countries (LDCs), of which 27 are in Africa. Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa, still has high fertility rate (4.6 children per woman) and fast population growth rate. Despite the enormous benefits of using modern contraceptive methods, the utilization of contraceptives remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Many women in the postpartum period do n...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510129

Outcome Evaluation of Fistula Care Project in Bench Sheko Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia, 2020

Zerihun Asefa, Demisew Amenu, Aster Berhe, Muluneh Getachew and Feyissa Tolessa

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 04, 2021

Obstetric fistula is the most severe of pregnancy-related disabilities. While the condition has disappeared in developed countries, it remains a source of concern in Ethiopia and serves as a proxy indicator of the status of Ethiopian women and the availability and access to quality maternal health services. However, to our best knowledge, there was no evidence of the outcome of the fistula care project in the study setting. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the outcome of the fistula care ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510128

Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study on PMS/PMDD and Stress Factors in the Life of Female Medical Students

Jinko Yokota, Michiko Nohara, Toshiko Kamo, Fumi Horiguchi and Keiko Uchida

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: December 01, 2021

To investigate relationship among PMS/PMDD and stress factors, menstrual distress, psychological distress, menstrual cycle and life habits in female medical student’s life. The authors conducted a survey among all students of a medical university in Tokyo between October 15 and 27, 2015, using anonymous self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire assessed cognitions about 18 stress factors in student life, the premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST), menstrual-associated symptoms ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510127

Prevalence and Associated Factors with Maternal Near-Miss among Pregnant Women at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Sidama Region, Ethiopia

Dereje Tolesa, Netsanet Abera, Misganew Worku and Biresaw Wassihun

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: November 08, 2021

Maternal near miss refers to a very ill pregnant or delivered woman who nearly died but survived a complication during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. It is an important public health problem in developing country including Ethiopia. To assess the prevalence and associated factors with maternal near-miss among pregnant women at Hawassa university’s comprehensive specialized hospital, 2020. Health facility-based cross-sectional study was done from May to Ju...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510126

Spontaneous Orbital Hematoma: A Rare Complication of Vaginal Delivery

Sara Nunes, Mariana Guimarães and Vitor Leal

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 11, 2021

Nontraumatic orbital hemorrhage is a rare complication after labor with only 12 cases reported in the literature. We describe a new case of a spontaneous, nontraumatic orbital hematoma after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. A 34-year-old healthy woman, gesta2 para1, complains, after an uncomplicated, term, vaginal delivery, of left ocular pressure associated with double vision. On physical examination, an orbital asymmetry with left eye proptosis and inferior deviation was observed. Ophthalmol...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510125

When is HRT the Solution?

Nancy L. Belcher, PhD., MPA

Article Type: Commentary | First Published: September 27, 2021

Menopause, and the phase that leads up to it, called perimenopause, are normal and natural events that can start anywhere between 35-55 years of age. Menopause and perimenopause are transition periods wherein the levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone decrease. Replacing those lost hormones is easy with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT in menopause has been proven the most effective treatment for many menopause symptoms. While there is no ‘treatment’ for menopause, there ar...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510124

Women’s Health Insurance Status in Senegal West Africa

Rhonda BeLue, Jeremy Green, Adaobi Anakwe and Mor Diaw4

Article Type: Original Research | First Published: September 17, 2021

Senegalese women of childbearing age continue to be disproportionately affected by communicable and noncommunicable disease, yet still face reduced health care access despite the expanding coverage of universal health insurance schemes. There is need to understand the role of women’s socio-demographic positioning and household decision-making autonomy on their health care insurance participation. We analyzed data of a representative sample from the 2016 Senegalese Demographic and Health Survey...

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