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Parental genetically predicted liability for coronary heart disease and risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes: a cohort study
(BioMed Central, 2024-01)
Background
Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO) may unmask or exacerbate a woman’s underlying risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). We estimated associations of maternal and paternal genetically predicted ...
Incidence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder in Catalonia: an observational study of protective and risk factors
(MDPI, 2024-04)
Abstract: Pregnancy and childbirth have a great impact on women’s lives; traumatic perinatal
experiences can adversely affect mental health. The present study analyzes the incidence of perinatal
pos ...
Characterization of the use of emergency contraception from sentinel pharmacies in a region of Southern Europe
(MDPI, 2021-06)
Numerous studies have been published suggesting that emergency contraception (EC) is used repeatedly, but a lack of information regarding the profile of users makes it difficult to evaluate actual ...
Interventions on food security and water uses for improving nutritional status of pregnant women and children younger than five years in low-middle income countries: a systematic review
(MDPI, 2021-05-02)
Malnutrition is a global health issue concerning children and pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim of this review was to assess the health-impact outcomes of interventions ...
Intervencions dietètiques i d’estil de vida en l’abordatge de la simptomatologia vasomotora en la menopausa i postmenopausa des de l’oficina de farmàcia
(Col·legi de Farmacèutics de Barcelona, 2023-05)
La menopausa és una etapa clau en la vida de la dona des de la perspectiva de la salut. La davallada d’estrògens que marca el final de la vida reproductiva natural, també comporta una sèrie de símptomes ...
Women’s agenda for the improvement of childbirth care: Evaluation of the Babies Born Better survey data set in Spain
(Wiley Online Library, 2020-09-27)
Background
Public patient involvement (PPI) generates knowledge about the health-illness process through the incorporation of people's experiences and priorities. The Babies Born Better (BBB) survey ...
Transfers of care between healthcare professionals in obstetric units of different sizes across Spain and in a hospital in Ireland: the MidconBirth Study
(MDPI, 2020-11-13)
In Europe, the majority of healthy women give birth at conventional obstetric units with the assistance of registered midwives. This study examines the relationships between the intrapartum transfer of ...
Implementing the QUALI-DEC project in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailandand Viet Nam: a process delineation and theory-driven process evaluation protocol
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-12)
The project ‘Quality Decision-making by women and providers’ (QUALI-DEC) combines four non-clinical interventions to promote informed decision-making surrounding mode of birth, improve women’s birth ...
Obesity in pregnancy as a risk factor in maternal and child health: A retrospective cohort study
(MDPI, 2024-01)
The prevalence of overweight and obesity has risen dramatically in the last few years. This has led to an increase in both conditions in pregnant women. Obesity and overweight are associated with ...
Implementation and evaluation of nonclinical interventions for appropriate use of cesarean section in low- and middleincome countries: protocol for a multisite hybrid effectiveness-implementation type III trialImplementation and evaluation of nonclinical interventions for appropriate use of cesarean section in low- and middleincome countries: protocol for a multisite hybrid effectiveness-implementation type III trial
(BioMed Central, 2020-09)
Background
While cesarean sections (CSs) are a life-saving intervention, an increasing number are performed without medical reasons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unnecessary CS diverts ...