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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"Perinatal mortality"”.
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The determinants of perinatal mortality in a teaching group of hospitals in Southern Africa
… on the mother or fetus. What will prevent mortality will prevent morbidity and it is largely towards the prevention of the latter that modern medicine is aimed.
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Assessing some of the associations with perinatal mortality at Kamuzu central hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi
… objectives were to: determine the prevalence of perinatal mortality (PNM) and causes of early neonatal deaths (ENNDs), describe socio-demographic factors of mothers with PNM and assess some of the associations with PNM at Kamuzu Central Hospital.
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The effect of introducing Basic Antenatal Care Plus and Umbiflow on antenatal care and perinatal mortality
Objective: Stillbirths are a global challenge, especially in South Africa where we rank 50th of 54 upper middle income-countries in the world and 6th of 7 in Africa. The majority of antenatal stillbirths are categorised as unexplained or secondary to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). …
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The Context of Maternal and Child Health Services in Northwest Tanzania: Missed Opportunities for Preventing Maternal and Perinatal Mortality in Rural Communities
… newborn care. In Tanzania, maternal and newborn mortality remains high. Health care across the maternal and child continuum of care is recognized to improve survival among women and newborns; however, there are significant differences between rural and urban areas in quality of services and …
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The effect of HIV status on perinatal outcome at Mowbray Maternity Hospital and referring MOUs
… cause of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in South Africa. A meta-analysis of world literature suggests a clear association between HIV infection and perinatal mortality. Aims and Objectives: To study the effect of HIV status on perinatal outcome at Mowbray Maternity Hospital (a …
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Study of methods, systems, recommendations and bereaved parents’ involvements in perinatal death reviews, inquiries and audits
Background: An estimated 5.3 million perinatal deaths occur worldwide each year. In Ireland, there were 335 perinatal deaths reported in 2019. These deaths are devastating for the parents, families and, if unexpected, for the healthcare staff involved, with long-lasting emotional consequences. Some …
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Causes of perinatal deaths in Ga-Rankuwa Hospital Obstetrics Unit : an autopsy study of 100 cases
Introduction: Perinatal mortality is regarded as an indicator of the social status and obstetrical care within a given community. The developed world has witnessed a dramatic decline in perinatal mortality as standards of living improved. Unfortunately, this turn of events has not been seen in the …
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Perinatal outcome in mothers with heart disease attending the combined Obstetric and Cardiology Clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital
… also require attention. Adverse neonatal and perinatal outcome is more common in pregnant women with cardiac disease. Analysis of the available data pertaining to the South African population is important, as this population’s profile, like that of Africa, differs from that of industrialized …
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Measurement of Maternal Serum Estrogen Levels in Normal and Complicated Pregnancies by Radioimmunoassay. Their Use in Evaluation of Fetal Well-Being.
… past fifteen years in this country have seen the perinatal period of human existence become the subject of increasing research. Perinatal mortality rates in the United States remain high by comparison with those observed in other developed countries of the world. This difference may be partially …
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The Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies and Iron Deficiency Anaemia on Pregnancy Outcome Among Adult Pregnant South Asian Women in the UK: Review of Health Risks, Barriers and Policy Interventions
… is a relationship between maternal anaemia and perinatal mortality. It has also been found that maternal anaemia increases the risk of stillbirth. Increasing haemoglobin level among South Asian women is necessary in order to reduce the risk of perinatal mortality. Inadequate knowledge about …
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Accuracy of ultrasound beyond 14 weeks to determine chorionicity of twin pregnancies
… Monochorionic twins have 2.5 times the perinatal mortality of dichorionic twins, and in the case of a single intra-uterine fetal demise, the surviving twin of a monochorionic pair is at significant risk of neurological damage compared to a dichorionic pregnancy. Chorionicity can be …
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An investigation of antenatal screening and management of syphilis in two districts in the North West Province
… and was aimed at contributing to reducing perinatal mortality and morbidity within these districts. The objectives of this study were: + To determine the prevalence of syphilis amongst women attending antenatal and/or delivery care in the two selected districts. + To evaluate the …
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Perinatal mortality : the causes of stillbirth and early neonatal death as occurring in the obstetrical units of the University of Cape Town during the years 1952-1955 inclusive, with a statistical analysis of 1933 perinatal deaths, with special reference to the part played by antenatal supervision and prematurity in the white and non-white patient
… that much attention has been focused on foetal mortality, what with the spectacular fall in the maternal morbidity consequent on the vast improvements in antenatal care, the consequences of the discovery of the antibiotics, and the liberal transfusions.
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Exploratory Descriptive Review Of Certified Nurse-Midwifery Outcomes Related To Scope Of Practice Legislation
… <p>Limited access to care and rising perinatal mortality rates have pivoted attention once again to practice barriers. Despite numerous studies reporting that CNM care is equal quality to physician care for the scope of practice provided, legislated restrictions remain in 25 states. …
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Early prediction of pregnancy disorders with machine learning guided Raman spectroscopy, and metabolomics.
… pregnancy outcomes. Preterm labor (PTL) has a perinatal mortality rate of 10.7%, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common global pregnancy abnormality. Raman spectroscopy (RS) can be used as a metabolic profiling technique for clinical samples in the first trimester to detect …
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Maternal health : cost analysis of introducing the Umbiflow Velocity Doppler System at primary health level : a pilot study conducted at Kraaifontein Community Health Centre and Durbanville Day Clinic
… 94% of the total hospitals who provide data to a Perinatal Problem Identification programme (PPIP). In order to deal with perinatal mortality, specifically Intra-Uterine Growth there is needed to equip the primary health care (PHC) with technology for monitoring. An instrument called the Umbiflow …
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Development of Strategies for Implementation of Preconception Care: A Tool to Improve Perinatal Outcomes in Selected Districts of Limpopo Province
… maternal conditions; thus, reducing maternal and perinatal mortality rates. PCC focuses on the following elements: nutrition, vaccines for preventable diseases, treatment of chronic and infectious diseases, genetic counselling, prevention of too early or unwanted and rapid successive pregnancies, …
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Risk of Expectant Management and Optimal Timing of Delivery in Low-risk Term Pregnancies: A Population-based Study
… RR (95% CI) = 1.09 (1.08 – 1.09). The risk of perinatal mortality in the expectant management group was significantly lower during the early-term period, and became higher at 39 weeks and above, RR (95% CI) = 18.93 (17.83 – 20.10) vs. 17.37 (16.61 – 18.16), p = 0.010. Based on these findings, …
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Effect of Maternal Hypoxia on the Cerebral and Cardiac Tissue Remodeling
… with an increased incidence of low birth weight, perinatal mortality, and cardiovascular disease in later adult life. In humans, one of the most common stresses in utero is hypoxia. The goal of this project is to test the hypothesis that fetal hypoxia causes reprogramming of MMPs and TIMPs …
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Safety of Essential Surgery Performed by Non-Physicians in Low and Middle Income Countries
… is a major contributor to high morbidity and mortality from surgical conditions in these settings. Some countries train non-physician clinicians (NPCs) in surgery to help solve this problem. The World Health Organization recommends this practice in some cases, although data on its safety is …
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