Aazam Sadat Heydari Yazdi, Mahboubeh Eslamzadeh, Bita Najjari, M. Emadzadeh, Z. Feyzi, F. Modaresi, Sara Mirzaeian, F. Behdani
{"title":"Evaluation of Mental Health Status of the Pregnant Women Working in Hospitals during Covid-19 Era: a cross-sectional study","authors":"Aazam Sadat Heydari Yazdi, Mahboubeh Eslamzadeh, Bita Najjari, M. Emadzadeh, Z. Feyzi, F. Modaresi, Sara Mirzaeian, F. Behdani","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666221021085739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666221021085739","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Many of women and pregnant women are front-line health care workers in the COVID-19 era and are worried about the possible impacts of COVID-19 on their fetus. Due to the pressure and high working load on the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis, the healthcare workers were potentially at risk of different types of mental health disorders.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000We aimed to evaluate the correlation between mental health status and the level of COVID-19 related anxiety in pregnant healthcare workers in the COVID-19 era in Iran from August 2020 to December 2020.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This cross-sectional study included 64 pregnant clinical residents, general physicians, nurses and other medical staff who worked in the hospitals in Iran, from August 2020 to December 2020 using an anonymous online survey available on Google Form platform. The online survey consisted of socio-demographic questions, pregnancy-related questions, and questions about medical/drug history. The Persian versions of General Health Questionnaire – 28 [GHQ-28], and Corona Disease Anxiety Scale [CDAS] were also filled by the participants.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The mean age and gestational age of the participants were 31.3±3.9 years, and 24.5±10.1 weeks respectively. Psychological problems were moderate [total score GHQ-28> 40] in 9.4% [n: 6] of the pregnant healthcare workers. The frequency of moderate/severe problems in the four subclasses, including somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction, and depression were 9[14.1%], 25[39.0%], 7[10.9%], and 10[15.6%], respectively. According to CDAS, 26.5% of participants had moderate to severe COVID-19 related anxiety. COVID-19 related anxiety and its subclasses, physical and psychological, were significantly correlated with GHQ-28 total score and its subclasses, including somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction, and depression among pregnant health care workers [P<0.01].\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000According to the results of the current study, over 25% of the pregnant health care workers have moderate to severe COVID-19 related anxiety; so, it is crucial for policymakers to focus on the mental health of the pregnant health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125331397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lifestyle among fertile and infertile women: A case-control study in the west of Iran","authors":"Sara Abdoli, E. Jenabi, E. Ayubi, S. Khazaei","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220930143303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220930143303","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000In the studies conducted in Iran, the determining role of lifestyle as a multifactorial concept of infertility in infertile Iranian women has rarely been investigated.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000to compare the lifestyles of fertile and infertile women in Iran.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This case-control study was conducted on 400 women in 2022. The control group includes\u0000women aged 18-45 years, with no history of infertility and who had at least one child. The case group\u0000includes women whose primary infertility has been diagnosed and confirmed by a gynecologist and\u0000who were referred to the infertility ward in the west of Iran for treatment. The Miller-smith lifestyle\u0000assessment inventory was used in this study. We applied a significance level of 0.05 using the Stata\u0000ver. 14.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In multivariable analysis after adjusting for age, BMI, women's education, husband's education, women's Job, age at menarche, and menstrual cycle, the infertile women had higher scores on the\u0000Miller-Smith lifestyle questionnaire than fertile women [linear regression coefficient=21.21; 95% confidence interval: 20.56 to 21.86; p<0.001].\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The situations of lifestyle components such as time of rest, attending club and social activities, physical activity, recreation, having close friends, and religious beliefs were better in fertile\u0000women, as compared to infertile women.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121415761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does Female Sexuality decrease in pregnancy? – A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study","authors":"M. Mangla, Neha Dagar, Ruchira Nautiyal","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220902113305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220902113305","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Reproductive health is considered a cardinal component of an individual's overall health and well-being. Cultural beliefs, myths, and taboos \"about sexual practices during pregnancy depend on various factors, including education, occupation, religion, cultural practices, and even area of residence.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The present study was undertaken to evaluate the Sexual patterns and beliefs regarding the sexuality of women during pregnancy and compare it with the pre-pregnancy period.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A total of 190 pregnant women [>18years of age] in the third trimester of pregnancy, i.e., beyond 28 weeks of gestation, were interviewed using Female Sexual Function Index [FSFI] scale to assess female sexual dysfunction during pregnancy and pre-pregnancy periods. If the score came to be less than 26.55, the woman was diagnosed as suffering from female sexual dysfunction. An effort was also made to find out the causes of female sexual dysfunction in these women.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u000064[35.56%] participants considered sexual activity unsafe during pregnancy. 45.56% of the study subjects reported no change in libido. The mean +/- 2SD FSFI score in the pre-pregnancy period was 30.93 ± 1.18, whereas, in the pregnancy, the score was 22.64 ± 7.91, with a wide range of 6.4-28.5. A significant decline was noted in all domains of sexual function, including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Pregnancy is associated with a significant decline in all domains of female sexual function, including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. The fallacious knowledge regarding the safety of sex in pregnancy is the most important contributing factor.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121104371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of sexual empowerment counseling on self-efficacy, assertive sexual communication, self-awareness, and sexual attitude, awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV in addicted women –An interventional study","authors":"K. Vakilian, Najmeh Faridi, A. Yousefi","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220901152502","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220901152502","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Healthy and satisfying sex life is one of the important elements of well-being and quality of life in women.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study aimed to investigate the effect of sexual counseling on self-efficacy, assertive sexual communication, self-awareness, sexual attitude, awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV in addicted women in mandatory drug treatment camps.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The present study was conducted on 68 women in two groups (intervention=34, control=34). The intervention group received the counseling program. The control group received routine services from the rehabilitation center.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The results showed that in the intervention group, 31 (100) before intervention, 26 (86.7) 4 weeks after intervention (p=0.05), had heard the name of STDs (p=0.28). Moreover, 12 (38.7) participants in the intervention group and 12 (38.7) in the control group could name 4 symptoms of STDs in women 4 weeks after intervention (p=0.001). \u0000Additionally, sexual attitude was 44.64±4.21 and 45.38±4.09 in the intervention group and 40.66±4.50 and 39.93±4.71 in the control group 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention, respectively. (p=0.01). Moreover, the obtained results showed that the mean score of sexual knowledge was 40.25±3.62, 41.74±3.44 and 36.36±5.37 in the intervention group 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention, showing a significant difference (p=0.02).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The findings of this study showed that sexual knowledge, sexual attitude and self-efficacy, and sexual assertiveness could be improved through interventions based on skills and empowerment. In addition, by presenting knowledge on STDs, condom use for safe sex in addicted women can be increased.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"89-90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131767533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monir Yousefvand, M. Khorsandi, N. Rouzbahani, M. Ranjbaran
{"title":"Effect of theory of planned behavior on fear of vaginal delivery: A randomized educational trial","authors":"Monir Yousefvand, M. Khorsandi, N. Rouzbahani, M. Ranjbaran","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220714090319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220714090319","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Fear of childbirth is a common problem in pregnant women, which usually results in increased request for Cesarean section deliveries. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of education based on the theory of planned behavior on fear of childbirth and choosing vaginal delivery among pregnant women.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000One hundred pregnant women at 20-36 weeks’ gestation who were covered by the health centers of Aleshtar, Iran were selected using simple random sampling. After pretest using two valid and reliable questionnaires (one researcher-made questionnaire and the Childbirth Attitudes Questionnaire (CAQ)), the samples were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups. The intervention group attended four educational sessions. Then, after the intervention, the above questionnaires were administered in both groups once again. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, t test, chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test, and Wilcoxon test.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000There was no significant difference in the constructs of the theory between the two groups before the intervention while significant differences were observed in the scores of knowledge , attitude, and perceived behavioral control (P = 0.001), intention to choose vaginal delivery (P = 0.004), and vaginal delivery (P = 0.001) between the two groups.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Education based on the theory of planned behavior could significantly affect the fear of childbirth and increase the vaginal delivery rate.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130391892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tahereh Omidi, S. Oshnouei, Masomeh Mehdai- Akhgar, Maryam Mohammadian-Khoshnoud, Y. Mohammadi
{"title":"Barriers to Condom Use among Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Tahereh Omidi, S. Oshnouei, Masomeh Mehdai- Akhgar, Maryam Mohammadian-Khoshnoud, Y. Mohammadi","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220628142038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220628142038","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Sex without a condom has the highest risk of sexually transmitted infections among (STIs) female sex workers (FSWs).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to summarize the evidence related to barriers to condom use among FSWs.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000We searched Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus using keywords such as “condom use” and “sex worker” and the related synonyms. The pooled effect size was expressed as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs using a random-effects model.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Of the 5,854 studies obtained in the initial search, 35 with a sample size of 14,218 met the eligibility criteria and were included in the final analysis. Three factors identified in studies, i.e., marital status (OR=1.15; 95%CI [0.74, 1.50]), alcohol consumption (OR=1.22; 95%CI [0.84, 1.59]), and STIs knowledge (OR=1.07; 95%CI [0.54, 1.59]), were not significantly associated with not using condoms among FSWs. Also, 7 factors identified in studies, i.e., history of violence (OR=1.84; 95%CI [1.36, 2.31]), history of sexual abuse (OR=1.87; 95%CI [1.36, 2.38]), history of STIs (OR = 1.54; 95%CI [1.10, 1.97]), HIV risk perception (OR=1.81; 95% CI [1.58, 2.05]), knowledge of condom use (OR=1.53; 95%CI [1.15, 1.91]), drug use (OR=1.62; 95%CI [1.10, 2.14]), and condom use self-efficacy (OR=1.75; 95%CI [1.52, 1.98]), were significantly associated with not using condoms among FSWs.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Many factors affect condom use among FSWs. However, in this study, the history of sexual abuse, history of violence, and HIV risk perception were identified as the main barriers to condom use among FSWs.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133364750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seif Bugazia, M. Boshnaf, Mohammad Elbahnasawy, Mostafa Shehata, Fadel Alqatati, K. Ragab, A. Elsnhory, S. Elsayed, Mustafa Ali Fathy, A. Nourelden
{"title":"Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes of Insulin Detemir versus Neutral Protamine Hagedorn for Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy","authors":"Seif Bugazia, M. Boshnaf, Mohammad Elbahnasawy, Mostafa Shehata, Fadel Alqatati, K. Ragab, A. Elsnhory, S. Elsayed, Mustafa Ali Fathy, A. Nourelden","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220621092340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220621092340","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Diabetes in pregnancy can lead to severe neonatal and maternal adverse events. Moreover, there is an increase in GDM prevalence. Therefore, we aimed to compare insulin detemir (IDet) with the neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) in diabetic pregnant women.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000We searched four electronic databases until August 2021: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane. We included randomized controlled studies that compared IDet with NPH in diabetic pregnant women. We extracted both maternal and neonatal outcomes, and used RevMan software to conduct the analysis.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A number of five studies were included. The analysis showed a significantly lower risk of hypoglycemic events during pregnancy in the IDet group than the NPH group [RR=0.6, 95% CI [0.43, 0.84], p=0.003], and a higher gestational age (GA) at delivery in the IDet group than the NPH group [MD= 0.28, 95% [0.02, 0.55], p=0.03]. On the other hand, the analysis revealed non-significant differences between IDet and NPH in terms of birth weight, congenital anomalies, neonatal hypoglycemia, preterm delivery, and others.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Insulin detemir (IDet) was preferred over neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) in terms of showing lower rates of hypoglycemic events during pregnancy and a higher gestational age at delivery. Meanwhile, there were non-significant variations between them when it comes to neonatal outcomes, such as weight at birth, congenital anomalies, or neonatal hypoglycemia.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130758805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predictors of Preconception Care Reception in a sample of Iranian Pregnant Women Referred to Qazvin Health Centers","authors":"Nasim Bahrami, Kelly-Ann Allen, Zainab Alimoardi","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220620091743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220620091743","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Preconception care (PCC) is one of the most important components of healthcare services for women of reproductive age. Focus on improving preconception health; it can lead to improved reproductive outcomes, healthier pregnancies, and healthier babies.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Determine the predictive factors of receiving PCC in pregnant women of Qazvin.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The present cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2018 to September 2019. Participants were 350 pregnant women in their 6-14 weeks of gestation, who had been referred to a selected comprehensive health center (CHC) for their initial prenatal visits. A two-stage cluster sampling was used to access the samples with maximum socioeconomic and cultural diversity. Data was collected using a questionnaire about demographics, fertility, and factors that affect access to PCC; a questionnaire about perceived social support; and a general self-efficacy questionnaire. Data was analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression methods with SPSS software version 25.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In the present study, 57.5% of the participants had received PCC. More than 75% of them received this care less than a year ago at a CHC. In the final model, wanted pregnancy (OR= 11.68), awareness of PCC (OR= 8.86) and history of ART for current pregnancy (OR= 7.18) were the strongest predictors in the model.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Women of reproductive age appear to benefit strongly from PCC services, when they have planned their pregnancy and were aware of PCC service. Therefore, information related to the opportunities and potential outcomes of PCC should be made publically available. In addition, healthcare providers should focus more on providing patients with information about preconception counseling.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115139626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. E. Hage, Michael Daaboul, Georgio Sayde, Omar Ismail, Youssef Jamaleddine, S. Hallit, P. Salameh
{"title":"Gender preference in gynecology and obstetrics (GPGO) scale","authors":"S. E. Hage, Michael Daaboul, Georgio Sayde, Omar Ismail, Youssef Jamaleddine, S. Hallit, P. Salameh","doi":"10.2174/1573404819666220608104811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404819666220608104811","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Patients' preferences towards their physicians constitute a crucial part of providing patient-centered care. Gender preference of patients towards gynecologists/obstetricians is controversial.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Authors aimed to develop and validate a scale that specifically assesses gender preferences of patients towards physicians in the obstetrics and gynecology field.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Epidemiological cross-sectional study in Lebanon conducted on 1192 participants. Questionnaire used consist of two parts: the first part sociodemographic questions and obstetrics and gynecology specialists overview and the second part was divided into males' and females' perceptions towards gynecologists. The new developed GPGO scale, consisting of 13 items, was only intended for females. Statistical analysis was performed to test the internal reliability, convergent validity, and construct validity.\u0000Overall, there were 1192 responses, 890 females and 302 males. In this study, we only included females’ responses.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Tests of assumptions of sample adequacy showed communalities higher than 0.3. Factor analysis of the 13 items in the GPGO scale revealed two main components. Items adequately loaded into its component. The scale’s Cronbach alpha, indicating internal reliability, revealed good reliability (0.861). Component 1 had acceptable internal reliability (Cronbach alpha= 0.745). Component 2 had high internal reliability (Cronbach alpha= 0.846). Pearson correlation coefficients were 0.877 (p<0.0001) and 0.898 (p<0.0001), respectively. Therefore, the scale shows adequate convergent validity.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The resulting GPGO scale, that assesses the preference of patients towards gynecologists and obstetricians, is validated for use in females aged 18 years old and higher. The scale can be used in future studies for comparison or prospective follow-up.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124425062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Occupational Health of Pregnant Health Care Workers at the time of COVID-19","authors":"M. Mangla","doi":"10.2174/1573404818666220530113050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404818666220530113050","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is probably the biggest international crisis since Worldwar-2. Health care workers are any country’s biggest asset at the time of coronavirus pandemic. A pregnant health care worker involved in patient care may face multiple risks both to herself and to her foetus. This article briefly discusses the problems faced by pregnant health care staff and works out possible solutions for the same. Workplace health protection for herself and her unborn fetus is the right of all pregnant health care workers and a uniform policy ensuring the same is the need of the hour.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129193352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}