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Effect of zoledronic acid on biological characteristics of cervical cancer cells. 唑来膦酸对宫颈癌细胞生物学特性的影响。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.5

Ling Qin, Xuqun Ding

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Assessment of women's awareness of reproductive health concepts in an Iraqi community. 评估伊拉克社区妇女对生殖健康概念的认识。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.2

Zubair A Omaima

{"title":"Assessment of women's awareness of reproductive health concepts in an Iraqi community.","authors":"Zubair A Omaima","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.2","url":null,"abstract":"Researches indicate that reproductive and sexual health awareness is a major health indicator in communities. This study aimed to assess women's awareness of reproductive health in the Iraqi community. A cross-sectional survey in Iraqi governorates was implemented, and a convenient sample of 3416 women participated in the study. Data were collected using a well-designed structured questionnaire. SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis and description statistics. The study found low awareness about reproductive and sexual health among women. While one-third showed adequate awareness regarding premarital care, child marriage, and breastfeeding. Only 21% and 10% of the participants, respectively, having adequate awareness of sexually transmitted disease types and contraceptive methods. Remarkably, a large majority lacked awareness of healthy sleep patterns. 47% of the participants expressed adequate awareness of the stress effects on health. Overall, using health facilities appropriately and regularly was present in only 5% of the participants with the preferential to private sector. Low reproductive health awareness was significantly associated with low educational levels among participants (p-value < .00001). The study revealed that awareness of sexual and reproductive health among Iraqi women is unsatisfactory in the majority of its determinants. Education programs targeting all Iraqi communities are crucial for improving understanding of this vital subject. Future research is advised to examine the effect of digital health system platforms in disseminating knowledge of reproductive health and preventing diseases.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"17-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142845599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sexual and reproductive health: Right not privilege. 性与生殖健康：权利而非特权。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.1

Delia Barcelona, Lindsay Edouard

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Clinical application of airbag bionic midwifery technology in vaginal delivery of pregnancy with scarred uterus. 气囊仿生助产技术在瘢痕子宫妊娠阴道分娩中的临床应用。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.8

Muling Zhang, Zhou Xy

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Severe mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia combined with cold agglutinin disease and pulmonary embolism in childhood: A case report and review of the literature. 儿童重症肺炎支原体肺炎合并感冒凝集素病和肺栓塞1例报告并文献复习。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.20

Liang Ss, Liu Hb

{"title":"Severe mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia combined with cold agglutinin disease and pulmonary embolism in childhood: A case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Liang Ss, Liu Hb","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.20","DOIUrl":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.20","url":null,"abstract":"This was a case report and literature review, aimed to strengthen the understanding and therapy of mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) pneumonia combined with cold agglutinin disease and pulmonary embolism in children. A 7-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with fever for 7 days, cough for 5 days, and recurrent cyanosis at the extremities of one day duration. Pulmonary artery computed tomography angiography (CTA) showed pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, and pleural effusion. Mycoplasma (MP) antibody IgM, Coombs test, and anti C3d were positive while anti-IgG was negative. After treatment, the patient improved. One month after discharge, the Coombs test was negative, and pulmonary CTA showed no pulmonary embolism. The diagnosis was severe MP with cold agglutinin disease and pulmonary embolism. The cases were reviewed, involving a total of 18 cases. Two patients had pulmonary embolism, and one had Raynaud's phenomenon with superior mesenteric artery and popliteal artery embolism. After treatment, 16 cases recovered while two cases were lost to follow up. We conclude that although the disease may be associated with severe complications such as embolism, acrocyanosis, and gangrene, the prognosis is relatively good for most patients.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"205-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142929965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of probiotic therapy combined with personalized nursing on immune function and nursing compliance in children with acute gastroenteritis. 益生菌治疗结合个性化护理对急性胃肠炎患儿免疫功能及护理依从性的影响。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.10

Li Sq, Li Ff

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Reliability and validity study of the childbirth skills self-efficacy scale. 分娩技能自我效能感量表的信效度研究。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.3

Selda I Çalım, Aytül Hadımlı

{"title":"Reliability and validity study of the childbirth skills self-efficacy scale.","authors":"Selda I Çalım, Aytül Hadımlı","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.3","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to develop a questionnaire scale to self-assess the normal childbirth skills. The study was designed as a cross-ectional and methodological. Participants were drawn from two universities in the Aegean region of western Turkey. The study sample consisted of 390 3rd- and 4th-year midwifery students. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form and the 36-item draft version of the Childbirth Skills Self-Efficacy Scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was performed within the scope of validity. Reliability was evaluated with the Cronbach's alpha method and item-total correlations. A five-factor structure which explained 69.09% of the total variance was obtained by factor analysis. The dimensions indicated by the 5-factor structure were named as follows: delivery preparation and support (10 items), pelvic examination (3 items), vaginal examination (6 items), intervention during delivery (5 items), and postpartum management (10 items). Model fit indices were at an acceptable level. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.96. The Childbirth Skills Self-Efficacy Scale can provide an acceptable measurement tool for determining midwifery students' self-efficacy related to their childbirth skills.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"26-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142845600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gender differentials in access to medical services during COVID-19 lockdown: Insights from Nigeria. COVID-19封锁期间获得医疗服务的性别差异：来自尼日利亚的见解。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.12

Ololade G Adewole, Kehinde O Omotoso

{"title":"Gender differentials in access to medical services during COVID-19 lockdown: Insights from Nigeria.","authors":"Ololade G Adewole, Kehinde O Omotoso","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.12","url":null,"abstract":"During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria, like many other countries, implemented a lockdown policy that restricted all movement except for essential services. Access to medical services is a critical component of an effective healthcare system, and without equitable access across genders, improving the overall health outcomes of the population is unlikely to be achieved. This study analyses gender differential in access to medical services and sexual reproductive health services namely, family planning, child health, adult health, pharmacy, emergency care, vaccination, and other medical services during the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria, using both descriptive and inferential analytical techniques. Results indicate that adult health services were the most needed medical services, with females requiring them slightly more than males. However, access to these services was greater for males than females. While some respondents believed that there was a gender differential in access to SRH such as family planning, maternal and new born care, male infertility treatment, abortion prevention and management, healthy sexuality, violence surveillance and prevention among women, others opined that there was none. The study provided evidence-based recommendations for quality policy decisions on appropriate measures to promote gender-equitable and sustainable recovery during a crisis.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"115-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142930032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Efficacy of concurrent utilization of estradiol valerate and Chinese herbal capsule in managing premature ovarian failure. 戊酸雌二醇联合中药胶囊治疗卵巢早衰的疗效观察。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.13

Lu Sun, Xiaodong Fan, Qian Chen, Guoyan Liu

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Evaluation of prenatal care quality of pregnant women: a cross-sectional sample from the south-east Türkiye. 孕妇产前护理质量评价：来自东南地区的横断面样本。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.16

Sibel İçke, Sema Çifçi, Asiye Kocatürk

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