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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"Neonatal Outcomes"”.
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Indicators for Prenatal Support and Neonatal Outcomes in Northern Canada
… and whether or not this in turn affects health outcomes. Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine whether differences exist in prenatal care, risk factor distribution, and neonatal morbidity, between women who are transferred for childbirth, and women who are able to remain in their home …
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of women with CHD in pregnancy
… (CHD), little is known about maternal and neonatal outcomes of these pregnancies in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to describe the maternal and neonatal outcomes as stratified by cyanotic vs. acyanotic CHD, previous surgically repaired vs. unrepaired CHD, and between the different …
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Labor, Delivery, and Neonatal Outcomes For Immigrant Women Versus Native-Born Women In Taiwan
… paradox of better immigrant birth outcomes relative to native-born populations despite apparent demographic disadvantages. This study tested for a similar epidemiological paradox in Taiwan.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> A retrospective, observational hospital-based study was …
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes in late preterm prelabour rupture of membranes: a retrospective study
… (PPROM) is associated with an increased risk of neonatal prematurity related morbidity due to many obstetric care guidelines which favour delivery at 34 weeks or immediately upon diagnosis of ruptured membranes after 34 weeks gestation. However, expectant management of this group of patients (i.e …
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Correlation of Macroscopic and Microscopic Placental Lesions with Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes in an unselected Population
… of maternal health problems and adverse fetal/neonatal outcomes. In specific clinicopathological circumstances - eg vascular lesions in the growth restricted fetus – correlation does exist between the placental lesion and the clinical event. Relationships between “lower grade” placental lesions …
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A comparison of maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnant women with and without evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Western Cape, South Africa
… has been associated with poor pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. While SARS-CoV-2 infection itself could partly account for high maternal mortality rates observed in the Western Cape, indirect effects of the pandemic such as movement restrictions and health service pressure may also have played …
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The association between perioperative risk factors and the method of anaesthesia, and maternal and neonatal outcomes following caesarean delivery in Africa: a sub-study of a 7-day prospective observational cohort study
Background Maternal and neonatal mortality is high in Africa. The African Surgical Outcomes Study found that maternal mortality following caesarean delivery in Africa is 50 times higher than in highincome countries, and independently associated with obstetric haemorrhage and anaesthesia …
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Closing Research Gaps for Cerebral Palsy Prevention and Magnesium Sulphate Neuroprotection
… summarise and interpret the evidence regarding neonatal interventions for preventing CP. 3. To link data from a maternal perinatal randomised controlled trial (RCT) with a nationwide CP register to identify children with CP. 4. To assess whether antenatal magnesium sulphate is associated with …
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What Are The Relationships Among Cumulative Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Sleep Quality, And Perinatal Outcomes In African American Women?
… STRESS DISORDER, SLEEP QUALITY, AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN?</p> <p>NANCY J. HAUFF, MSN, RN</p> <p>May 2015</p> <p>Advisor: Judith Fry-McComish, PhD, RN, FAAN, IMH-IV, E</p> <p>Major: Nursing</p> <p>Degree: Doctor of Philosophy</p> <p>Trauma, primarily in the form of …
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Trauma, Depression, Early Attachment, and Neonatal Health Outcomes among African American Mothers and their Infants
… vulnerable to a range of negative developmental outcomes beginning during the prenatal period and persisting throughout childhood. There is a large and growing need for evidence-informed pre-and postnatal services for pregnant women, especially in high-risk populations. More research is needed to …
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Umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry in predicting the perinatal outcomes in small for gestational age infants
… The maternal characteristics and perinatal outcomes were compared between each groups. RESULTS: No differences in maternal age and parity were observed. In each groups, the mean gestational age at delivery were 37.3 ± 2.8, 36.0 ± 2.3, 32.4 ± 2.8 weeks (p<0.001), and the mean neonatal birth …
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DEFICIT DELLA FUNZIONE TIROIDEA IN GRAVIDANZA: STUDIO SU PREVALENZA, BENESSERE MATERNO-FETALE E VALUTAZIONE DELL'OPPORTUNITA DI UNO SCREENING
… has been associated with adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes. This prospective study evaluates the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women. Serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (fT4), and thyroperoxidase antibodies (TPO-Ab) were measured in 951 women …
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The perinatal and obstetric outcomes of triplet conceptions at Groote Schuur Hospital in the five-year period: 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016
… are no studies in South Africa reviewing the outcomes of triplet pregnancies; this study provided the opportunity to do so. Objectives: The outcomes of all triplet pregnancies at GSH were reviewed from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016. The primary objective of the study was to review the …
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Essays on malpractice law and physician behavior
… and how this behavior, in turn, impacts health outcomes. In Chapter 1, I explore the association between regional variations in physician practices and the geographical scope of the standards of care to which physicians are held in malpractice actions. To investigate this general association, I …
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Process and Outcome Disparities in NICUs: A Grounded-Theory Study
… dissertation explored the process of care within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) that may be impacting neonatal health outcomes, as perceived by NICU registered nurses (RNs).</p> <p><strong>Background:</strong> NICUs are one of healthcare’s most demanding environments. Persistent neonatal …
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Experiences and Perceptions of Rural Postpartum Women With Substance Use Disorders Inclusive of Opioids Regarding Their Care
<p>Perinatal opioid use and neonatal withdrawal continue to rise rapidly in the face of the growing epidemic of opioid addiction in the United States, with rural areas more severely impacted. Despite several decades of research and development of practice guidelines, maternal and neonatal outcomes …
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Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Self-competency Regarding Individualized Developmental Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
… Because of the potential adverse effects of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) environment on the quality of life of premature infants and their families, researchers have investigated, developed, and tested different developmentally supportive interventions to improve outcomes and decrease …
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Accuracy In Reporting Of Kentucky Certified Nurse-Midwives As Attendants In Birth Registration Data
… Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) in maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, the validity of birth certificate data is questionable, in part because of the data collection process. This data is particularly crucial for midwife-attended births as the correct birth attendant is not always accurately …
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