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Choose a page number: 1 Reproductive Health RSS FeedsFactors Associated with the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Low-Risk Pregnant Women - ObjectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of periodontal disease (PD) among Brazilian low-risk pregnant women and its association with sociodemographic factors, habits and oral hygiene.MethodThis cross-sectional study included 334 low-risk pregnant women divided in groups with or without PD. Indexes of plaque and gingival bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level and gingival recession were evaluated at one periodontal examination below 32 weeks of gestation. Independent variables were: age, race/color, schooling, marital status, parity, gestational age, smoking habit, alcohol and drugs consumption, use of medication, presence of any systemic diseases and BMI (body mass index). Statistical analyses provided prevalence ratios and their respective 95%CI and also a multivariate analysis. Results: The prevalence of PD was 47% and significantly associated with higher gestational age (PR 1.40; 1.01 - 1.94 for 17-24 weeks and PR 1.52; 1.10 - 2.08 for 25-32 weeks), materna...Feed Source: www.reproductive-health-journal.com India's JSY cash transfer program for maternal health: Who participates and who doesn't - a report from Ujjain district. - Background:
India launched a national conditional cash transfer program, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), aimed at reducing maternal mortality by promoting institutional delivery in 2005. It provides a cash incentive to women who give birth in public health facilities. This paper studies the extent of program uptake, reasons for participation/ non participation, factors associated with non uptake of the program, and the role played by a program volunteer, accredited social health activist (ASHA), among mothers in Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh, India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2011 among women giving birth in 30 villages in Ujjain district. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 418 women who delivered in 2009. Socio-demographic and pregnancy related characteristics, role of the ASHA during delivery, receipt of the incentive, and reasons for place of delivery were collected. Multinomial regression analysis was used to identify predi... Predictors of Unintended Pregnancy in Kersa, Eastern Ethiopia, 2010. - Background:
In Ethiopia, little is known about pregnancy among rural women. Proper maternal health care depends on clear understanding of the reproductive health situation. The objective of this study was to identify predictors of unintended pregnancy in rural eastern Ethiopia.MethodologyThis study was part of pregnancy surveillance at Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center, East Ethiopia. Pregnant women were assessed whether their current pregnancy was intended or not. Data were collected by lay interviewers using uniform questionnaire. Odds Ratio, with 95% confidence interval using multiple and multinomial logistic regression were calculated to detect level of significance.
Results:
Unintended pregnancy was reported by 27.9 % (578/2072) of the study subjects. Out of which, 440 were mistimed and 138 were not wanted. Unintended pregnancy was associated with family wealth status (OR 1.47; 95 % CI 1.14, 1.90), high parity (7 +) (OR 5.18; 95 % CI 3.31, 8.12), and a lon... Clinical training alone is not sufficient for reducing barriers to IUD provision among private providers in Pakistan - Background:
IUD uptake remains low in Pakistan, in spite of three major efforts to introduce the IUD since the 1960s, the most recent of these being through the private sector. This study examines barriers to IUD recommendation and provision among private providers in Pakistan.
Methods:
A facility-based survey was conducted among randomly selected private providers who were members of the Greenstar network and among similar providers located within 2 Kilometers. In total, 566 providers were interviewed in 54 districts of Pakistan.Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine whether correct knowledge regarding the IUD, self-confidence in being able to insert the IUD, attitudes towards suitability of candidates for the IUD and medical safety concerns were influenced by provider type (physician vs. Lady Health Visitor), whether the provider had received clinical training in IUD insertion in the last three years, membership of the Greenstar network and experience in IUD insertio... Reductions in Abortion-Related Mortality following Policy Reform: Evidence from Romania, South Africa and Bangladesh - Unsafe abortion is a significant contributor to worldwide maternal mortality; however, abortion law andpolicy liberalization could lead to drops in unsafe abortion and related deaths. This review provides ananalysis of changes in abortion mortality in three countries where significant policy reform and relatedservice delivery occurred. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature, population data and grey literature onprograms and policies, this paper demonstrates the policy and program changes that led to declines inabortion-related mortality in Romania, South Africa and Bangladesh. In all three countries, abortionpolicy liberalization was followed by implementation of safe abortion services and other reproductivehealth interventions. South Africa and Bangladesh trained mid-level providers to offer safe abortion andmenstrual regulation services, respectively, Romania improved contraceptive policies and services, andBangladesh made advances in emergency obstetric care and family planning. The f... Psychosocial implications of tubal ligation in a rural health district: A phenomenological study - Background:
Tubal ligation is the most popular family planning method worldwide. While its benefits, such as effectiveness in protecting against pregnancies, minimal need for long-term follow-up and low side-effects profile are well documented, it has many reported complications. However, to date, these complications have not been described by residents in Congo. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the experience of women who had undergone tubal ligation, focusing on perceptions of physical, psychological and contextual experiences of participants.
Methods:
This qualitative study used a semi-structured questionnaire in a phenomenological paradigm to collect data. Fifteen participants were purposefully selected among sterilized women who had a ligation procedure performed, were aged between 30 and 40 years, and were living within the catchment area of the district hospital. Data were collected by two registered nurses, tape-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Reading and re-reading ... Determinants of low family planning use and high unmet need in Butajira District, South Central Ethiopia - Background:
The rapid population growth does not match with available resource in Ethiopia. Though household level family planning delivery has been put in place, the impact of such programs in densely populated rural areas was not studied. The study aims at measuring contraception and unmet need and identifying its determinants among married women.
Methods:
A total of 5746 married women are interviewed from October to December 2009 in the Butajira Demographic Surveillance Area. Contraceptive prevalence rate and unmet need with their 95% confidence interval is measured among married women in the Butajira district. The association of background characteristics and family planning use is ascertained using crude and adjusted Odds ratio in logistic regression model.
Results:
Current contraceptive prevalence rate among married women is 25.4% (95% CI: 24.2, 26.5). Unmet need of contraception is 52.4% of which 74.8% was attributed to spacing and the rest for limiting. Reasons for the high unm... Striving to promote male involvement in maternal health care in rural and urban settings in Malawi - a qualitative study - Background:
Understanding the strategies that health care providers employ in order to invite men to participate in maternal health care is very vital especially in today's dynamic cultural environment. Effective utilization of such strategies is dependent on uncovering the salient issues that facilitate male participation in maternal health care. This paper examines and describes the strategies that were used by different health care facilities to invite husbands to participate in maternal health care in rural and urban settings of southern Malawi.
Methods:
The data was collected through in-depth interviews from sixteen of the twenty health care providers from five different health facilities in rural and urban settings of Malawi. The health facilities comprised two health centres, one district hospital, one mission hospital, one private hospital and one central hospital. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from health care providers with the aim of understandin... Mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in a ten years period.
- Objectivesto evaluate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rates and related factors in HIV-infected pregnant women from a tertiary hospital between 2000 and 2009.Subjects and methodcohort of 452 HIV-infected pregnant women and their newborns. Data was collected from recorded files and undiagnosed children were enrolled for investigation. Statistical analysis: qui-square test, Fisher exact test, Student t test, Mann-Whitney test, ANOVA, risk ratio and confidence intervals.
Results:
MTCT occurred in 3.74%. The study population displayed a mean age of 27 years; 86.5% were found to have acquired HIV through sexual contact; 55% were aware of the diagnosis prior to the pregnancy; 62% were not using HAART. Mean CD4 cell-count was 474 cells/ml and 70.3% had undetectable viral loads in the third trimester. HAART included nevirapine in 35% of cases and protease inhibitors in 55%; Zidovudine monotherapy was used in 7.3%. Mean gestational age at delivery was 37.2 weeks and in 92% by caesarian sect... The safe motherhood referral system to reduce cesarean sections and perinatal mortality - a cross-sectional study [1995-2006] - Background:
In 2000, the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set targets for reducing child mortality and improving maternal health by 2015.ObjectiveTo evaluate the results of a new education and referral system for antenatal/intrapartum care as a strategy to reduce the rates of Cesarean sections (C-sections) and maternal/perinatal mortality.
Methods:
Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University/UNESP, Brazil. Population: 27,387 delivering women and 27,827 offspring. Data collection: maternal and perinatal data between 1995 and 2006 at the major level III and level II hospitals in Botucatu, Brazil following initiation of a safe motherhood education and referral system. Main outcome measures: Yearly rates of C-sections, maternal (/100,000 LB) and perinatal (/1000 births) mortality rates at both hospitals. Data analysis: Simple linear regression models were adjusted to estimate the referral syst... The Power of Crystals - Since ancient times people have known that crystals have the power to heal, attract and protect. They were believed to be sacred gifts from Mother Earth and came to be valued throughout the ages as objects of great power and beauty. Nowadays they are easily available, enabling anyone to change their life for the better.
There are so many ways to use crystals in your life. You can use them for divination, protection and love, or simply wear them a... Depression and Sleep Apnea - It should come as no surprise that researchers have found that sleep apnea and depression are associated. In fact in a recent study scientists have found that sleep apnea causes depression.
Sleep apnea is a condition that reportedly affects between 2 and 4% of the population in the U.S. Physicians however, believe that this number may be abnormally low since the diagnosis of sleep apnea is often over looked by primary care doctors or people att... Chronic Snoring Treatments - During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing into the airway. During sleep, these structures can fall into the airway causing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is characterized by loud snroing ... Self-Help Tips : How to Reduce Stress in Your Life -
Reducing stress in your life involves identifying the stress triggers, deciding on a solution and taking action on that solution. Eliminate stress from your life withtips from a licensed psychologist in this free video on self-help. Expert: Dr. Art Bowler Contact: www.drartbowler.com Bio: Dr. Art Bowler is a licensed psychologist with a boutique practice in New York City. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
To learn more about natural healing via Aromatherap... Recipe to stimulate the immune system - All citrus oils are well known for their stimulating properties, and for uplifting the mood. With cold and flu season still upon us, here’s a recipe to stimulate the immune system, especially for children.
Pour 30 mls of carrier oil such as sweet almond, emu, grapeseed, or evening primrose into a smaller container. Add to it 5 drops of Orange, 5 drops of Grapefruit, and 5 drops of Lavender. Massage into the skin, including the feet and legs... Strawberry Tooth Cleanser - * 1 Tsp of the above Old Fashioned Tooth Powder
* 1 Tbsp crushed ripe strawberries
Mix strawberries and powder into a paste and brush as usual.
Free PDF Health Ebook ... Cauliflower Bake with Bacon - Ingredients:
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp butter
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
tsp mild chilli power
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit and grease a baking dish.
Heat the butter in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is soft and turning golden. Then stir in the chilli p... Learning Disabilites and The Myths Behind Them - There are a great many myths associated with learning disorders. They range from the absurd, all the way to the absolutely rude and hurtful. Learning disabilities impede the way people process information, whether it is in reading, writing, or in communication skills.
Many times the association of ADD or ADHD has come up, as if every case of a learning disorder is directly related. There are many myths however, that are so far fetched or just not... Early Detection: Making a Difference in Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis is a medical condition where the bone is caused to lose it’s density. As it develops, the bone starts to become porous and in the end not nearly as strong as it used to be and also very brittle.
Because of this, a person who suffers with it is much more likely to have bone fractures even with the slightest of injury.
Osteoporisis has earned the nickname ‘The Silent Disease’ because it does not cause any pain and dev... Dealing with Bullies at School - Bullies in school come in all shapes and sizes. The only pre-requisite is that the bully have the ability to make changes in the behavior of the individual that the individual wouldn?t normally do.
Bullies can turn normal events, like going to study hall or the bus stop, into a living nightmare for children. The emotional scars are left for a life-time and in extreme situations can lead to violence, property damage or even death. And, unfortun... Anxiety and Depression After Cancer - Cancer is a dreaded disease that can cause a significant level of psychological distress in the patient and may lead to anxiety or depression. A person who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that surviving cancer is more than just killing cancer cells and getting through treatment. Patients have to deal with the emotional, social, and financial consequences of a cancer diagnosis. This has been proven by a clinical study that established the fac... Ways to Last Longer During Sex - What is the number one thing most men want to do in bed – and most women wish they would do? The answer is easy – last longer. Lasting longer during sex is something both men and women want, but for a lot of guys, it can be a tall order. The good news is that there are many things you can do to last a little longer in the bedroom and increase the pleasure for both you and your partner.
The first thing to know about premature ejaculati... Carrot, Leek & Orange Stir Fry - Carrot, Leek & Orange Stir Fry
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb carrots, grated
8 oz leeks, shredded
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
3.5oz walnuts, chopped
Instructions:
In a wok, heat the vegetable oil and saut the carrots and leeks for a few minutes until almost tender. Add the orange and gently stir until heated through.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine ketchup, su... The Immune System: Natural Ways to Repel Superbugs - No, we’re not talking of monster mosquitoes in the hot summertime.
These superbugs are overly small for the naked eye to examine but they can induce an entire world of anguish for folks. Learn about superbugs and what you are able to do to keep them in check.
The talk about these bugs has been front page over the last few years. Society would like to know what may be done to contain them and save us. But, let?s start at the beginning.
Prior... Crystal Healing for Animals - Discover how the healing power of crystals can be used to enhance the wellbeing and happiness of the animals in your care. Crystal healing is as effective and potent a healing art today as it was in the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is even more effective with animals than for humans, and any pet owner or animal caregiver can easily learn to master the basic techniques of choosing and cleansing crystals, dowsing and crystal massage, making ... Dealing with Everyday Stress ? Naturally - Many people look for natural ways to deal with daily stress. It’s probably a good idea to deal with it each day, too, so that the stress does not get “held in” and therefore is allowed to wreak havoc on your health.
Here are some tips for dealing with everyday stress the natural way.
Consider What You Eat
Stress relief may be as close as your dinner plate. While it’s not going to magically remove all stressful things from ... Man of the Sands Massage Oil - Ingredients:
* 10 teaspoons olive oil or grapeseed oil
* 6 drops Sandalwood essential/fragrance oil
* 4 drops cedarwood essential/fragrance oil
* 4 drops Bergamot essential/fragrance oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
*NOTE: Do not go out in the sun for at least 6 hours after using this particular recipe. Bergamot oil can cause skin irritations if exposed to sun.
Free PDF Health... Tongue Cancer - Tongue is the affliction of cancer cells in the region of the tongue. This cancer is considered an oral cavity cancer. Cancer occurs when the normal process of cell division and new growth goes astray. The old cells fail to die off to make way for new cells thereby forming a mass.
This mass can be either malignant or benign with every hope of it being the latter of the two. A benign tumor poses no risk and removal of the tumor is only necessa... How to Clean Your Aura - Our auras are like magnets picking up vibrational energies that are floating around everywhere we go. It is important to cleanse our auras freeing them of foreign vibrations and negative energies. Here are a few simple ways to do it.
Here’s How:
1. Using your fingers as a comb, comb through the space surrounding your body from head to toe. Clean your hands with running water before and after doing this.
2. Stand under a waterfall or sho... Cannellini Bean Bruschetta - Ingredients:
1 long loaf Italian bread, sliced diagonally into ” thick slices
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
tsp lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 can (15oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Pour lemon juice and beans into a bowl and with the help of a fork, lightly mash. Stir in the lemon peel, oil, 1 tbsp parsl... Healing Secrets of Color - Now modern research agrees: color can positively affect our state of mind and health.
Here is a list of common ailments and symptoms, with the colors that can be helpful in healing them. We also include several easy ways to use colors for healing. It’s all right here:
We do not recommend that you use color therapy instead of allopathic medical treatment, but as a helpful partner along with more conventional therapies.
Red: anemia, cold, leu... Cannellini Beans and Squash Medley - Low Fat
Ingredients:
3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1 pound fresh spinach
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon sage
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
Instructions:
Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray. Coat... Long Distance Reiki - When you use the Reiki distance-healing symbol, time and distance have no meaning. Most Reiki Healers believe that the distance-healing symbol is the most helpful and powerful symbol of Reiki.
Each Reiki Healer will do distance healing in a different way. Basically, you have to visualize the person or circumstances (past, present, or future) to whom you want to send healing. If you have a photo, you can use that or you can imagine the person or ... Coping With Fibromyalgia - Dealing with the physical and psychological effects of fibromyalgia can be devastating. You are beyond exhausted and sometimes the energy is just not there to perform your daily routine. There is not much knowledge regarding this condition, but it is a real condition, although there are mysteries regarding it involved. Coping with fibromyalgia is work in itself. There are certain things that you can do in order to find some relief in this con... nutrition in the second trimester - The second trimester of your pregnancy heralds the end of morning sickness, more energy and a growing body. Your baby is making changes and so are you. Your appetite is back and you may even start to have cravings. Heard the joke about ice cream and pickles at 10pm? Well, its true.
Although you may have some interesting twists to your eating habits your nutrition in the second trimester should follow some simple rules. These basic rules will... Pre-Camp Jitters ? How to Talk to Your Kids about Homesickness - Experts will tell you it?s normal for children going away to summer camp for the first time to be a little scared. It is even common for them to be homesick. If your child is having pre-camp jitters, here?s how to talk to your kids about homesickness.
* Explain to your children that you won?t come get them unless there?s an emergency or unless it?s the end of the session. While it may be normal for children to be homesick, as well as for parents ... Natural cure for obesity that you can enjoy - Almost all obese individuals want to lose weight quickly. All diets profess that their weight loss solutions will help in accomplishing exactly what is desired in the quickest possible time. What they fail to clarify or mention is that the chances of regaining weight after reverting back to normal diet are extremely high.
If you ask a specialist who does not have a vested interest in selling you something he will tell you that the only way you ca... Butternut Squash Soup - Butternut Squash Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1tsp cumin seeds
3 lb butternut squash, peeled, halved, deseeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
About 6 cups of vegetable stock
1 leek, thinly sliced
Handful of cilantro
4 tbsp yoghurt
1 tsp cumin seeds
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a large non-stick saucepan heat some oil and add the cumin seeds. Cook carefully until lightly brown. Then add the onion, leek, garlic and butte... Why Use Crystals - What is it about them above all other stones that makes them so special?
Quartz crystals have been used since ancient times as powerful healing objects and meditation tools, and to make medicinal elixirs. Wise adepts have long known about their qualities and have used crystals for powerful talismans and amulets. Throughout history people have valued the beauty of quartz crystals and have used them for ornamental decoration. References to crystals... Milk Bath Recipe - Cleopatra, Queen Of The Nile was known for her charm and beauty secrets. She would have approved of our version of the milk bath. Leaves your skin gently scented and feeling like silk.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups powdered milk
* 1/4 cup oatmeal
* 1/4 cup dried orris root (has a soft violet scent)
* 1/3 cup almond meal*
* 1 capsule vitamin E (break open into dry ingredients)
* 1/3 cup cornstarch
Directions:
Makes enough for a few baths. Combine ingredie... Copyright © 2012, TopLooker.com. All Rights Reserved. |
