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Evaluation of discharge readiness of postpartum women. 产后妇女出院准备情况的评价。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-12-31 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.4

Nevin Utkualp, Aylin Palloş, Elif Balkan

{"title":"Evaluation of discharge readiness of postpartum women.","authors":"Nevin Utkualp, Aylin Palloş, Elif Balkan","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.4","url":null,"abstract":"The discharge time of the postpartum woman is an issue related to emotional readiness and hospital policies and should be evaluated by the nurse. The feeling of readiness of the postpartum woman is the key in making the decision to discharge.The objective of the study is to evaluate the discharge readiness of puerperium and to determine the factors affecting.This study included 323 postpartum women who visited the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic of the hospital between Semtember 10, 2021, and January 31, 2022, and met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Personal and Obstetric Information form, The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Postpartum Mother Form(RHDS-PM). The chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and the Fisher-Freeman-Halton test were used in the comparison of categorical data. Categorical data are presented as frequencies and percentages The mean age of the participants was 28.57±5.69 years. In our study, it was found that the mean RHDS-PMF score of the postpartum women was 154.29±31.08. A statistically significant difference was found in satisfaction with nursing care based on postpartum knowledge status (p< 0.001).Based on this study's results, the average discharge scale score of the postpartum women in the group was determined to be ready. The scale score of those who believe that they would be capable of self-care at home is higher than those who do not. Thus, the education and the self care power provided support postpartum women's satisfaction with nursing care and their readiness for discharge.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 12","pages":"38-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142930052","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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Is there a relationship between pregnant women's sexual attitudes and body image? 孕妇的性态度和身体形象之间有关系吗？

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.6

Dilek Öcalan, Serpil Toker, Emine Kılıç Doğan, Özgür Alparslan

{"title":"Is there a relationship between pregnant women's sexual attitudes and body image?","authors":"Dilek Öcalan, Serpil Toker, Emine Kılıç Doğan, Özgür Alparslan","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.6","url":null,"abstract":"This research was conducted to investigate the relationship between women's attitudes toward sexuality during pregnancy and their body image and to determine the predictors of pregnant women's sexual attitudes. The research was conducted with 515 pregnant women in Turkey. Study data were collected using a sociodemographic data form, the Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy, and the Body Image in Pregnancy Scale. As women's positive attitudes toward sexuality increased, their dissatisfaction with their body image decreased. It was determined that women with a positive body image during pregnancy had a less anxious attitude toward sexual intercourse, developed positive beliefs and values toward sexuality, and approved of sexuality during pregnancy. The factors that explained 15.8% of pregnant women's attitudes towards sexuality were body image, age, gestational week, satisfaction with sexuality during pregnancy, and knowledge of sexuality during pregnancy. It is recommended that body image, age, gestational week, satisfaction with sexuality in pregnancy and knowledge of sexuality in pregnancy should be taken into consideration in order to accurately determine the sexual attitudes of pregnant women in obstetric clinics.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"56-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925987","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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Self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and stress coping mechanisms in individuals treated for vaginismus: A controlled study. 阴道痉挛患者的自尊、防御机制、性满足和压力应对机制：一项对照研究。

IF 0.7 4区医学

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

Tülay Y Bingöl, Nermin Gürhan, Gökçen Erdoğan, Bahadır Genış

{"title":"Self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and stress coping mechanisms in individuals treated for vaginismus: A controlled study.","authors":"Tülay Y Bingöl, Nermin Gürhan, Gökçen Erdoğan, Bahadır Genış","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.11","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of study was to analyze the extent to which treatment for vaginismus affect self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and coping with stress. Was conducted as aquasi-experimental, cross-sectional study. The population of the study consisted of womenwho were followed up with the diagnosis of vaginismus in obstetrics clinic. As data collection tools, \"Personal Information Form\", \"Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory\", \"Sexual Satisfaction Scale\", \"Coping Response Inventory\" and \"Defense Style Questionnaire\" wereused. When people who were diagnosed with vaginismus and accepted treatment were asked about the reasons for demanding treatment, 11.4% of them responded that they experienced pain during sexual intercourse, 4.7% stated that they wanted to able to continue their marriage, and 2.8% of them stated that they wanted to gain self-confidence. When asked for whom they wanted the treatment of the disease, 61 of the participants responded, and 14 of them answered for \"Me and my spouse\" while 29 for \"My spouse\" and 18 for \"Myself\". It was revealed that self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and coping with stress are important factors in initiation, maintenance and completion of treatment in patients and that these factors should be especially emphasized during the treatment process.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"105-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142929956","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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Leveraging artificial intelligence for advancements in reproductive health. 利用人工智能促进生殖健康。

IF 0.7 4区医学

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.21

Vaageessan Masilamani, Ragothaman Bharathyuvaraj, Velayudam Ramalingam Elangovan, Hema Ramji, Mohanraj Subramanian, Murthy Saravanan, Devaraj Jothimani, Fenn Moses, Mani Megalai, Venu Gopal, Samuel Duraivel

{"title":"Leveraging artificial intelligence for advancements in reproductive health.","authors":"Vaageessan Masilamani, Ragothaman Bharathyuvaraj, Velayudam Ramalingam Elangovan, Hema Ramji, Mohanraj Subramanian, Murthy Saravanan, Devaraj Jothimani, Fenn Moses, Mani Megalai, Venu Gopal, Samuel Duraivel","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.21","url":null,"abstract":"We are writing to address the growing interest in the role \u0000of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare, \u0000particularly in the field of reproductive health. As \u0000technology continues to evolve, AI offers an \u0000unprecedented opportunity to transform how we \u0000diagnose, treat, and improve access to reproductive \u0000services, especially in underserved communities. AI-driven tools, supported by machine learning and big data \u0000analytics, are already demonstrating their potential in \u0000enhancing outcomes in reproductive health. These tools \u0000can predict fertility outcomes with impressive accuracy, \u0000optimize in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates, and \u0000identify early signs of reproductive disorders, such as \u0000endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and \u0000ovarian cancer. By analyzing biomarkers, medical \u0000histories, and lifestyle factors, AI algorithms empower \u0000healthcare providers to deliver personalized and \u0000effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"216-217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142930033","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 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

{"title":"Effect of zoledronic acid on biological characteristics of cervical cancer cells.","authors":"Ling Qin, Xuqun Ding","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i11.5","url":null,"abstract":"Cervical cancer (CC) is a malignant tumor in females characterized by high incidence and mortality rates, often resulting in a poor prognosis for patients. Zoledronic acid (ZA), a third-generation bisphosphonate, exhibits anti-tumor properties across various types of tumors. To further understand the effect of ZA in the treatment of CC, this article included two kinds of human CC cells (CCCs) as the research object, examining the impact of varying levels of ZA on the cells' biological properties. Hela and Siha were cultivated and exposed to ZA at 0, 50, 100, and 200 μM, and the changes of cell proliferation, clone formation, migration, and invasion characteristics were detected. Cell RNA was extracted to detect epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and the relative expression (RE) of AKT/GSK3β/β-catenin (β-cat) pathway related proteins. The results show that as against 0 μM, the proliferation rate, clone formation cell number, migration distance, and invasive cell number of Hela and Siha were markedly reduced, while E-cadherin (E-cad) was markedly enhanced. N-cadherin (N-cad), vimentin (Vim), p-AKT, p-GSK3β, and β-cat were markedly decreased at 50, 100, and 200 μM ZA; With the increase of ZA concentration, the biological characteristics and protein expression levels of Hela and Siha changed more markedly, showing concentration dependent characteristics (P < 0.05). It was concluded that ZA can influence the malignant biological activities of CCCs.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"28 11","pages":"46-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925972","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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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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