Background: Much controversies have been associated with the pathogenicity of Mycoplasma hominis but little has been done to unravel the mystery behind the different views. This study aimed at investigating the genetic variants abounding within M. hominis and the distribution of the virulent genes among ...
Background: Many women receiving antenatal care in public health services in Cape Town choose bilateral tubal ligation as their preferred method of postpartum contraception during their antenatal course. If the sterilisation does not occur immediately, these women are discharged on an alternative form of...
Mohamed, Amal Abdelgadir Ali;
Babiker, Elshafee Ahmed Apaker;
Godat, Sohair mohmoud;
Doalbet, Salma Mohammed Gomaa;
Ahmed, Aida A F;
Ali, Maha Hamed Mohamed;
Obadi, Abdalkhaliq Ahmed;
Mustafa, Amna Mohammed Ali;
Taha, Amani Awad Elkarim;
Elbashir, Amira Elnour Eltayeb;
Ahmed, Ragaa Gasim.
Background: Out-of-wedlock childbearing is a global phenomenon that has lifelong consequences on the lives of both mothers and their children. The aim of this study is to identify the sociodemographic characteristics, causes, and consequences of outof-wedlock pregnancy among single mothers in Khartoum, S...
Tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy has negative consequences for the fetus. The study's purpose was to investigate the practices of pregnant women regarding the use of tobacco and alcohol during pregnancy. A quantita tive research approach with a descriptive, cross sectional, ...
Nicotiana,
Alcohol Drinking,
Pregnant Women,
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d0644240,
d0112630,
d0112950,
d0113200,
d0072580,
d0062680,
d0013640
Background: Substance abuse among Human Immune Deficiency Virus-positive patients causes depression, carelessness, and anxiety, which in common results in a decrease in adherence to antiretroviral treatment. The purpose of the study is to assess the prevalence of substance abuse and its association with ...
Muamba, Donat Kalombo;
Mbwinzo, Clelie Clelie;
Kukila, Jonathan Ibana;
Muwonga, Jérémie Masidi;
Ilunga, Gustave Ntita;
Tshibuela, Dophie Beya;
Kabuengi, Ciceron Nzanza;
Kasombovi Muembia, Paulin;
Mitewu Mitewu, Théophile;
Matimada, Gertrude Mongila;
Nkodila, Aliocha Natuhovila;
Muwonga, Jonathan Tusakidila.
Pregnancy is a state characterized by physiological changes. These changes are interpreted by comparison between known reference values, which themselves depend on factors such as ethnicity, environment, diet, age, sex… However, the reference values being used in clinical practice in the Democratic Rep...
Background and Objective: Congenital dislocation of the hip is a malformation of the lower limbs that could be complicated by a disabling physical handicap with long-term psychological and social repercussions if detected late. This study aims to describe the screening for congenital hip dislocation and ...
Background
First trimester antenatal care (ANC) initiation has been shown to improve the health outcomes for both mothers and unborn children. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of first trimester ANC use and associated factors among adolescent mothers in Rwanda.
Methods
This study was a cros...
Background: Mass administration of vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the most efficient intervention against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Recently, vaccinations were shown to be safe and effective during pregnancy. However, vaccination r...
Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major public health problem affecting 400 million people worldwide, and is a common cause of chronic liver failure (cirrhosis) and hepatocellular carcinoma. Sixty-eight percent of infected people are from the African and Pacific regions. Vertical transmission fr...
