{"title":"What are the Essential Referral Pathways for Perinatal Women?","authors":"Tanya Connell","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884002","url":null,"abstract":"Psychosocial screening has been implemented in the public sector in NSW for a decade, but what about the private sector? Is it applicable or even possible?. Women who experience the stressors that are related to an increased risk or an indication of perinatal mental health disorders should be assessed and offered referral to appropriate services. This paper is a discussion paper to explore the essential referral pathways for perinatal women with identified risk factors for perinatal mental illness.","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82647249","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":"Effectiveness of Combined Hysterolaparoscopy on the Quality of Life of Patients with Endometriosis: A Retrospective Review in Hungary","authors":"Atombosoba Adokiye Ekine","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840016","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88169288","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":"A Review of the Recent Findings on Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast (DCIS)","authors":"Deniz Erarslan, F. Schmitt","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840014","url":null,"abstract":"Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is an entity which bears the risk of progression into Invasive Breast Carcinoma of No Special Type (IBC of NST). Evidence suggests that the malignant potential is already present in the non invasive period. Currently, the tumor microenvironment interaction has gained importance since the genetic and translational modifications of the DCIS lesion itself does not inform about the probability of malignancy sufficient for the risk stratification concerning the prognosis of the entity. Recent evidence underlines the interaction of the surrounding cells as affecting the fate of DCIS. Reproducibility of a diagnosis and grading of DCIS is another problem which is tried to be overcome with the incorporation of deep learning convolutional neural network analyses and various gene expression assays. This summarizes the findings of the recent studies to elucidate the transition of DCIS to IBC of NST regarding the histopathology, molecular biology while reflecting on the current prognostic data of DCIS with the treatment methods that are in application.","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89417000","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":"Perinatal Psychosocial Assessment-What are the Views of Health Professionals Working in the Private Obstetric Sector?","authors":"Tanya Connell","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840013","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Women are not universally or routinely screened ante-or postnatally for psychosocial risk factors, depression and anxiety in the private sector in Australia. There are limited studies that explore health professionals’ views on screening or perceived barriers to the screening process. Aim: The aim of this study was to discuss the health professionals’ views of psychosocial screening and assessment who work in the private obstetric sector. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were completed with 11 midwives, 1 social worker and 2 obstetricians. Three hospital sites were chosen, of which only one currently screens women for psychosocial risk factors. Thematic analysis was applied to interview transcripts. Three researchers then discussed reoccurring themes and a consensus in themes and subthemes was reached. Results: Only one hospital was screening women and had midwives trained in psychosocial assessment including depression screening. There were mixed views on the process and barriers to screening were identified, e.g. lack of support systems, cultural barriers, inaccurate answers, power barriers with obstetricians, husband interference, fear and powerlessness. Benefits were recognised: early identification of difficulties, standardisation and patient-focused care. Concerns were, however, also evident: suicide ideation, intrusiveness of questions, whether women responded honestly, not wanting to screen all women. Conclusion: There was an identified concern by midwives that obstetricians did not take seriously any concerns highlighted by the midwife about women’s psychosocial problems. There was a sense of a lack of ‘ownership’ of the women, therefore a feeling of helplessness in addressing their needs. Suggestions were made: appropriate education and training of midwives, flagging high risk women, more in-house resources and external resources/community links and employing a central midwife with interest and expertise in psychosocial screening.","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73337057","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":"Family Relationship and Gender as Correlates of Post-Traumatic Growth among Parents of Neonatal Death","authors":"Eke Oh, Chukwuma Ge, Ebulum Gc, Onyenyirionwu Ug","doi":"10.26502/FJWHD.2644-2884005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/FJWHD.2644-2884005","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigated the family relation and gender as correlates of post traumatic growth among 40 (15 males and 25 females) parents of neonatal death. Participants were drawn from health facility in Eastern Nigerian. Cross-sectional design was used. Two instruments were used: Index of family relations Scale and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. Multiple regression result shows that appropriate family relationship is a significant factor in posttraumatic growth among parents of neonatal death. The result indicated that gender is a significant predictor in posttraumatic growth among parents of neonatal death. Discussions and the implications were emphasized and suggestions were made for further studies.","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74423552","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":"What is the Health Professional’s Role in Perinatal Psychosocial Screening Assessment and Referral in the Private Sector?","authors":"Tanya Connell","doi":"10.26502/FJWHD.2644-28840012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/FJWHD.2644-28840012","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This paper is a discussion paper exploring the health professionals role in psychosocial assessment in the private sector. This study is part of a larger study. Aim: The aim of this paper is to explore and discuss the health professionals role in psychosocial screening in the private sector. The aim of a larger study was to pilot universal, routine, psychosocial assessment and depression screening in a private hospital. This article is highly significant to inform health professionals of their role in psychosocial screening and assessment. Little is known about this area and little is published. This will influence screening practices and identify risk factors for postnatal/antenatal anxiety, depression and other disorders. This will influence the introduction of best practice and consistency in psychosocial assessment in the private and the public sector. It will identify/initiate effective referral pathways for follow-up of women identified as high risk of psychosocial problems and mental illness. The identification of quality local pathways to care underpinning the implementation of universal psychosocial assessment: to address the care and intervention needs of women identified as being at risk, experiencing mild or moderate difficulties through to women experiencing complex and or severe mental illness. The wide range of services and sectors required involves developing a system of care that is effectively networked, collaborative and responsive to the whole family.","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79429500","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}
Esike Chidi OU, Anozie Okechukwu B, Ajayi Nnennaya A, Aja Leonard O, Ukaegbe Chukwuemeka I, Umeora Odidika UJ, Iyare Festus E
{"title":"Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Pregnancy; Still Rare, Still Occurring Still Devastating - A Case Report in A Pregnant Nigerian Woman","authors":"Esike Chidi OU, Anozie Okechukwu B, Ajayi Nnennaya A, Aja Leonard O, Ukaegbe Chukwuemeka I, Umeora Odidika UJ, Iyare Festus E","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840015","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85025376","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}
Shoko Dateki, S. Furukawa, Syunichi Noda, H. Sameshima
{"title":"The Effect of Body Mass Index Changes between Two Consecutive Pregnancies on the Recurrence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Japan","authors":"Shoko Dateki, S. Furukawa, Syunichi Noda, H. Sameshima","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840017","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To identify the effect of interpregnancy pre-pregnancy body mass index changes (ΔBMI) on the recurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Method: A cross sectional study was conducted comprising 183 cases diagnosed with GDM at least once in two consecutive pregnancies. Study cases were divided into three groups based on two consecutive glucose tolerance profiles that comprised normal glucose tolerance (NGT); GDM/GDM (n=45), GDM/NGT (n=33), and NGT/GDM (n=105). We compared ΔBMI among the groups. Study cases were then divided into subgroups on the basis of being below or above the median pre-pregnancy BMI at index pregnancy and ΔBMI was compared based on glucose tolerance profiles. Results: The NGT/GDM group had the highest ΔBMI (1.01±2.06) among the 3 groups. The GDM/GDM group had a higher ΔBMI (0.52±1.59) compared with the GDM/NGT group (-0.41±1.50, p<0.01). The median pre-pregnancy BMI at index pregnancies was 21.2. In the GDM/NGT group, there was no difference in ΔBMI below or above the pre-pregnancy BMI of 21.2 (p=0.66). In the GDM/GDM group, there was no difference in ΔBMI below or above the pre-pregnancy BMI of 21.2 (p=0.97). In cases that fell below the pre-pregnancy BMI of 21.2, the GDM/NGT group was associated with a lower ΔBMI (-0.28±1.13) compared with the GDM/GDM group (0.51±1.23, p<0.05). In cases above the pre-pregnancy BMI of 21.2, there was no difference in ΔBMI between GDM/NGT (-0.64±2.04) and GDM/GDM groups (0.52±1.82, p=0.11). Conclusion: Subtle changes in ΔBMI are associated with GDM recurrence, and reduced ΔBMI suppresses GDM recurrence in Japanese lean women.","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84186597","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":"Contraceptive Uptake among Adolescent Girls Attending Family Planning Units in Four Health Facilities in Cameroon","authors":"Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Eugene Vernyuy Yeika","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"13 12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80553449","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}
Basma M. Sheta, K. Njabo, R. Harrigan, S. Shafir, Thomas B. Smith
{"title":"Leveraging Women’s Knowledge, Practices, and Behavior to Reduce the Spread of Avian Influenza in Egypt","authors":"Basma M. Sheta, K. Njabo, R. Harrigan, S. Shafir, Thomas B. Smith","doi":"10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26502/fjwhd.2644-2884006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74017,"journal":{"name":"Journal of women's health and development","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73106623","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}