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Impact of comprehensive nursing on operation time of myomectomy and intraoperative blood loss of pregnant women with co-existing uterine myoma.

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.7

Yan Pan, Ge Han

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Effectiveness of open glottis during second stage of labor on maternal and neonatal outcome among primigravid women- A quasi-experimental study.

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.2

Emi J Prince, Vidya Seshan, Divya Raghavan, Frincy Francis, Gerald A Matua, Sawsan Abuhammad

{"title":"Effectiveness of open glottis during second stage of labor on maternal and neonatal outcome among primigravid women- A quasi-experimental study.","authors":"Emi J Prince, Vidya Seshan, Divya Raghavan, Frincy Francis, Gerald A Matua, Sawsan Abuhammad","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.2","DOIUrl":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.2","url":null,"abstract":"This study evaluated the effectiveness of the open glottis breathing technique during the second stage of labor among 600 primigravida women, randomly assigned to either an open glottis group (n=300) or a closed glottis group (n=300). Participants in the open glottis group received training via 3D animated videos. Results demonstrated a significant impact on perineal integrity, with 20.7% of women in the experimental group reporting an intact perineum compared to just 1.7% in the control group. Additionally, the open glottis group experienced shorter labor durations and a decrease in severe neonatal asphyxia, as indicated by improved APGAR scores compared to the closed glottis group. Statistical analysis using the χ² test revealed a highly significant difference in perineal conditions between the two groups, with a χ² value of 65.7 (p < 0.000). The study also identified a significant association between maternal age, residence, and income with the reduction of perineal tears (p < 0.000). Overall, the findings suggest that the modified open glottis breathing technique effectively prevents perineal trauma, shortens the duration of the second stage of labor, and enhances neonatal outcomes. These results highlight the potential benefits of integrating this technique into labor management practices to improve maternal and neonatal health.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 1","pages":"15-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143121838","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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The impact of social media addiction on pregnancy stress and prenatal attachment.

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.12

Yasemin Şanlı, Nuran Nur Aypar Akbag, Yeliz Dinçer

{"title":"The impact of social media addiction on pregnancy stress and prenatal attachment.","authors":"Yasemin Şanlı, Nuran Nur Aypar Akbag, Yeliz Dinçer","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.12","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of social media addiction on pregnancy stress and prenatal attachment. The study was conducted between November 2023 and April 2024 with a sample of 277 pregnant women. This descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study utilized several instruments, including the Demographic Information Form, the Social Media Addiction Scale-Adult Form (SMAS-AF), the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMO), the Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale (PSRS), and The Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI). The findings revealed that the majority of the participants used social media to gain information related to their pregnancy (60.3%) and childbirth (46.6%). It was observed that the participants had a moderate level of social media addiction (40.56±9.82). The study found that as levels of social media addiction and FoMO increased, pregnancy stress also increased. Additionally, no significant relationship was found between social media addiction and prenatal attachment, although a higher level of FoMO was associated with a decrease in prenatal attachment. It is recommended that the number of healthcare professionals who provide accessible education and follow-up services to pregnant women be increased. Moreover, preventive and supportive environments should be established within healthcare services to guide the use of social media during pregnancy.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 1","pages":"118-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143187630","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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A gender-based analysis of employment, workforce productivity, and economic growth in West Africa.

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.10

Chensheng Wu, Busayo Aderounmu, Hongyu Dou, Emmanuel Ephraim

{"title":"A gender-based analysis of employment, workforce productivity, and economic growth in West Africa.","authors":"Chensheng Wu, Busayo Aderounmu, Hongyu Dou, Emmanuel Ephraim","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i1.10","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined a gender-based investigation of employment, workforce productivity and economic growth in West African countries. The empirical analysis is centred on panel consisting of 16 West African countries over the period 2007-2019 using Esteve-Volarts model. The method of estimation employed are panel system generalised method of moments. The major findings suggest that there exists a positive and major relationship between male and female wage and salaried workers to economic growth although male wage contribution to growth supersedes female contribution. Also, male and female labour force participation rate are directly linked to economic growth. Likewise, female workforce productivity contributed significantly to economic growth of the selected countries. This study recommends that programmes should be put in place to facilitate more female participation in well paid jobs which will help enhance productivity as well as increase the growth in the countries. These recommendations will help to narrow the inequality of gender inequality in employment and productivity of workforce amongst West African countries.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 1","pages":"100-108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143187962","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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The effect of web-based breastfeeding education given to primiparous pregnant women: a randomised controlled study. 初产妇网络母乳喂养教育的效果：一项随机对照研究。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.7

Elif Velioğlu, Nurdan Demirci

{"title":"The effect of web-based breastfeeding education given to primiparous pregnant women: a randomised controlled study.","authors":"Elif Velioğlu, Nurdan Demirci","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.7","url":null,"abstract":"This was a randomised controlled study to investigate the effect of web-based breastfeeding education given to primiparous pregnant women on postpartum breastfeeding. The study included a total of 120 primiparous pregnant women, including control group (n:60) and experimental group (n:60). The study was conducted in a district in northern Turkey. Only the pregnant women in the experimental group received web-based breastfeeding education. Descriptive statistics and independent two-sample t-test analysis were used to analyse the data and to compare the demographic characteristics and scale scores according to the groups. 'IOWA Infant Feeding Scale', \"Edinburgh Depression Scale\", \"IMDAT\", \"Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale\", \"Perception of Insufficient Milk Scale\" and \"Breastfeeding Motivation Scale\" were administered to the experimental and control groups on the 7th day, 3rd month and 6th month after birth. Several factors, including breastfeeding motivation, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and the perception of milk sufficiency for the baby, were significantly different between the groups (p<0.001). A significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of mothers breastfeeding their babies within the first half hour after birth. All of the mothers in the experimental group breastfed their babies within the first half hour. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and motivation levels in the experimental group showed a statistically significant increase when compared to both pre-training levels and the control group. (Clinical Trials Number: NCT06443801).","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 12","pages":"61-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142942482","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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What does a Trump presidency mean for maternal and infant health in Africa? 特朗普当选总统对非洲母婴健康意味着什么？

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.1

Anne Baber Wallis

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Effects of the application of combined plan-do-check-action and enhanced recovery by nurses on patients undergoing cesarean section. 计划-实施-检查-行动联合护理对剖宫产患者康复的影响。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.17

Hua Cai, Ying Wang, Weichun Tang, Yan Lu, Juan Ji, Liping Chen

{"title":"Effects of the application of combined plan-do-check-action and enhanced recovery by nurses on patients undergoing cesarean section.","authors":"Hua Cai, Ying Wang, Weichun Tang, Yan Lu, Juan Ji, Liping Chen","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.17","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the effects of a combination of plan-do-check-action (PDCA) and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on patients undergoing cesarean section. One hundred and thirty patients undergoing caesarean section at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University comprised the study group. They were randomly divided into a control group (CG) and an intervention group (IG). The CG accepted routine management during the perioperative period, while the IG accepted a combination nursing of PDCA and ERAS. Relative to the CG, the IG presented lower visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at 4 h and 72 h after cesarean section, lower self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) scores and self-rating depression scale (SDS) scores, shorter time of anal exhaust, first urination along after leaving bed, lower total incidence rate of complications, and higher satisfaction rate of patients. We conclude that a combination nursing of PDCA and ERAS can alleviate postoperative pain, improve the psychological state, expedite postoperative recovery along with lessen the incidence of complications in patients undergoing cesarean section.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 12","pages":"165-174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961983","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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Effect of timing of antibiotic use on premature rupture of membranes and its impact on reproductive tract infection and fetal membrane cell scorching indicators. 抗生素使用时机对胎膜早破的影响及其对生殖道感染和胎膜细胞灼热指标的影响。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.15

Yunying Qian, Guiying Qian, Haiyan Ni, Danying Zhu, Weiqun Gu, Ximei Cai

{"title":"Effect of timing of antibiotic use on premature rupture of membranes and its impact on reproductive tract infection and fetal membrane cell scorching indicators.","authors":"Yunying Qian, Guiying Qian, Haiyan Ni, Danying Zhu, Weiqun Gu, Ximei Cai","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.15","url":null,"abstract":"The study was designed to appraise the effects of early antibiotic administration on reproductive tract infections and fetal membrane cell scorching in instances of premature rupture of membranes (PROM). A total of 107 pregnant women diagnosed with PROM between July 2020 and June 2022 were randomly assigned to two groups: the Intervention (n=54), where ampicillin were administered within 24 hours of PROM onset, and the control group (n=53), where ampicillin were given 24-48 hours after PROM. Maternal and neonatal outcomes, incidence of reproductive tract infections, and fetal membrane cell scorching indicators (Caspase-1, Caspase -3, Caspase-9 and IL-β) were compared. The intervention group had significantly fewer adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes (p<0.05). Post-treatment, rates of Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma solium, and genital tract infections decreased in both groups, with lower rates in the intervention group (p<0.05). Positive expression rates of Caspase-1, -3, -9, and IL-β in placental tissues were also lower in the intervention group (p<0.05). We conclude that administering antibiotics within 12 hours of PROM reduces reproductive tract infections, lowers fetal membrane cell scorching, and improves maternal and neonatal outcomes, supporting early antibiotic use in the management of PROM.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 12","pages":"139-147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142982119","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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Patient and provider perspectives on pain management during manual vacuum aspiration. 患者和提供者对手工真空抽吸过程中疼痛管理的看法。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.2

Stephen Gwer, Karlheinz Samenjo, Robert C Bailey, Javan Imbamba, Stella Odeny, Erin Koksal, Jan-Carel Diehl, Aparna Ramanathan

{"title":"Patient and provider perspectives on pain management during manual vacuum aspiration.","authors":"Stephen Gwer, Karlheinz Samenjo, Robert C Bailey, Javan Imbamba, Stella Odeny, Erin Koksal, Jan-Carel Diehl, Aparna Ramanathan","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.2","url":null,"abstract":"Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is a painful procedure often conducted without analgesia. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a paracervical block (PCB) as the mode of pain relief during MVA. Few studies have assessed patient perspectives on pain control during MVA. We investigated the perspectives of health workers and patients on MVA under PCB. This study was nested within a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the Chloe SED (syringe extension device) for PCB provision. Eleven providers and 61 patients were enrolled. All providers had MVA experience. They had not provided pain relief on 20% of occasions, and only one had previously administered PCB for MVA. Both patients and providers indicated MVA was painful and deserving of analgesia. Pain was the most common reason for difficulty completing an MVA. Providers noted that PCB made the procedure more tolerable. For patients, efficacy, remaining conscious, and same-day discharge were key considerations when selecting pain relief. Notably, 84% of patients expressed satisfaction with MVA under PCB. PCB is a vital component of the MVA care package. Considering patient and provider perspectives is essential to optimizing a humane and effective procedural experience.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 12","pages":"21-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142930335","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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Influence of nutritional guidance during pregnancy on nutritional status and pregnancy outcome of pregnant women. 孕期营养指导对孕妇营养状况及妊娠结局的影响。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.3

Miaomiao Yu, Haiyan Chen, Na Li

{"title":"Influence of nutritional guidance during pregnancy on nutritional status and pregnancy outcome of pregnant women.","authors":"Miaomiao Yu, Haiyan Chen, Na Li","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.3","url":null,"abstract":"This study was an original article, mainly aimed to explore the influence of nutritional guidance during pregnancy on nutritional status and pregnancy outcome of pregnant women. Two hundred (200) pregnant women were admitted to the Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command from May 2021 to May 2023. They were randomly sub-divided into a control group and an intervention group. Each group had 100 cases. The control group received routine guidance, while the intervention group received personalized nutrition guidance based on standards from the routine guidance protocol. The results showed that in comparison with the control group, the intervention group presented higher calcium, protein, folate, sodium, iron, vitamin and zinc levels, lower fat levels, lower incidence of adverse birth outcomes, lower incidence of adverse neonatal status, higher fetal body weight and Apgar score higher satisfaction rate, and lower incidence of complications during pregnancy. We conclude that reasonable intake of nutrition during pregnancy can meet the nutritional needs of pregnant women and fetuses, improve pregnancy safety, improve delivery and newborn conditions, reduce the occurrence of pregnancy complications, and improve the satisfaction of pregnant women.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 12","pages":"29-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142930084","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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