An interactive website to aid young women’s choice of contraception: feasibility and efficacy RCT by Judith Stephenson, Julia V Bailey, Ann Blandford, Nataliya Brima, Andrew Copas, Preethy D’Souza, Anasztazia Gubijev, Rachael Hunter, Jill Shawe, Greta Rait, Sandy Oliver

“…Background: Effective use of contraception can reduce numbers of unintended pregnancies, but misunderstandings and concerns about contraception abound. …”
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Fatores de risco para indicação do parto cesáreo em Campinas (SP) Risk factors for the indication of caesarean section in Campinas (SP) by Emília de Faria Carniel, Maria de Lurdes Zanolli, André Moreno Morcillo

“…The dependent variable was the type of delivery and the independent variables were: mothers’ characteristics and those related to their pregnancies, deliveries and to newborns. The assessment of the association among variables was performed through the chi2 test, and crude and adjusted odds ratio (OR) values were calculated. …”
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Diagnostic implications of associated defects in patients with typical orofacial clefts by Isabella L. Monlleó, Amanda G.R. de Barros, Marshall I.B. Fontes, Ana K.M. de Andrade, Gisele de M. Brito, Diogo L.L. do Nascimento, Vera L. Gil-da-Silva-Lopes

“…There was no statistical difference between syndromic and non-syndromic groups regarding gender (p < 0.55), maternal age of 35 years and above (p < 0.50), alcohol (p < 0.50) and tobacco consumption (p < 0.11), consanguinity (p < 0.59), recurrence (p < 0.08), average number of pregnancies (p < 0.32), and offspring (p < 0.35). Conclusions: There is a lack of information on syndromic clefts. …”
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Ectogenesis by Katarina Lee

“…While ectogenesis may pose a viable alternative to terminating pregnancies, it is unlikely to conclude the abortion debate given current American law. …”
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Geospatial variations and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married reproductive age women in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and H... by Bewuketu Terefe, Mihret Getnet, Yonas Akalu, Yitayeh Belsti, Yitayeh Belsti, Mengistie Diress, Yibeltal Yismaw Gela, Amare Belete Getahun, Desalegn Anmut Bitew, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Daniel Gashaneh Belay

“…IntroductionContraception is the most effective method of preventing unwanted pregnancies and their associated disadvantages. It is critical to recognize one's desire to utilize contraceptives before drafting and implementing a good family planning program, especially in developing nations like Ethiopia.ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the geospatial variations and determinants affecting the utilization of contraceptives among married reproductive age women in Ethiopia.MethodThis study was based on an extensive national survey, the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. …”
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A multi-centre retrospective cohort study comparing the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of hysterectomy and uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic ute... by Hirst, A, Dutton, S, Wu, O, Briggs, A, Edwards, C, Waldenmaier, L, Maresh, M, Nicholson, A, McPherson, K

“…Data were also gathered on pregnancies post-UAE. Results: Data were available for 1108 women (649 UAE and 459 hysterectomy). …”

A multi-centre retrospective cohort study comparing the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of hysterectomy and uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic ute... by Hirst, A, Dutton, S, Wu, O, Briggs, A, Edwards, C, Waldenmaier, L, Maresh, M, Nicholson, A, McPherson, K

“…Data were also gathered on pregnancies post-UAE. RESULTS: Data were available for 1108 women (649 UAE and 459 hysterectomy). …”

Fatores de risco para mortalidade neonatal em crianças com baixo peso ao nascer Factores de riesgo para mortalidad neonatal en niños con bajo peso al nacer Risk factors for neonata... by Adolfo Monteiro Ribeiro, Maria José Guimarães, Marilia de Carvalho Lima, Silvia Wanick Sarinho, Sonia Bechara Coutinho

“…METHODS: A cohort study was carried out on live births weighing between 500 g and 2,499 g from single pregnancies without anencephaly in Recife (Northeastern Brazil) between 2001 and 2003. …”
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Infecção cervical por papilomavírus humano: genotipagem viral e fatores de risco para lesão intraepitelial de alto grau e câncer de colo do útero Human papillomavirus cervical infe... by Vilma Guimarães de Mendonça, Maria José Bezerra Guimarães, José Luiz de Lima Filho, Carolina Guimarães de Mendonça, Danyelly Bruneska Gondim Martins, Sergio Crovella, Luiz Cláudio Arraes de Alencar

“…The distal risk factors identified were: living in a rural area (OR=2.71, 95%CI: 1.18-6.23), less than three years of study (OR=3.97, 95%CI: 2.09-7.54) and family income below two minimum wages (OR=3.30, 95%CI: 1.04-10.51); intermediate: four or more pregnancies (OR=2.00, 95%CI: 1.06-3.76); and proximal: absence of a previous Pap smear (OR=9.74, 95%CI: 2.48-38.28). …”
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Planificación familiar en mujeres en condiciones de vulnerabilidad social Family planning for women in vulnerable social by Liliana Franco Hincapié, Gabriela María Mora Zapata, Ana Lucía Mosquera Hinestroza, Víctor Daniel Calvo Betancur

“…Results: The women surveyed had basic knowledge about the existence of different methods of family planning. 93% of women did not want to conceive more children, the 38.7% of these, did not plan at the time of the interview. 42% had low level of schooling relation was found between this and the number of children, where 31% of the mothers had children between 3 and 7 (p <0.001, OR: 5.8). 68% of the women were sexually active, 69.1% of these planned. 33% began sex before age 15 year old, relating to failure to use contraception, the number of children and not planning pregnancies; (p <0.02). From the women using some form of planning 82% received medical advice for their use, however only 14% belong to the family planning program. …”
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Association Between Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Insights From the BRO-HF Quebec Cohort Study by Christine Pacheco, MD, MSc, Maxime Tremblay-Gravel, MD, MSc, Guillaume Marquis-Gravel, MD, MSc, Etienne Couture, MD, Robert Avram, MD, Olivier Desplantie, MD, Lior Bibas, MD, François Simard, MD, Isabelle Malhamé, MD, MSc, Anthony Poulin, MD, Dan Tran, MD, Mario Senechal, MD, Jonathan Afilalo, MD, Paul Farand, MD, Lyne Bérubé, MD, E. Marc Jolicoeur, MD, MSc, Anique Ducharme, MD, MSc, François Tournoux, MD, PhD

“…Results: A total of 67 women, median age 30 years (interquartile range: 7), were diagnosed with PPCM between 1994 and 2015 in 17 participating centres. Twin pregnancies occurred in 11%; 62% of women were multiparous; and 24% had preeclampsia. …”
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Les effets des normes de sexe chez les enseignant-e-s de l’école primaire by Céline Delcroix

“…La troisième partie montre comment l’enseignant-e ne peut se construire dans la prégnance des stéréotypes de sexe, pour voir apparaître des revendications d’égalité et surtout la défense des valeurs soulevées par la politique scolaire à savoir que l’enseignant-e est un-e professionnel-le qui développe des compétences pédagogiques et psychologiques dans son rapport à l’élève.…”
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Impact of social protection on gender equality in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A systematic review of reviews by Camila Perera, Shivit Bakrania, Alessandra Ipince, Zahrah Nesbitt‐Ahmed, Oluwaseun Obasola, Dominic Richardson, Jorinde Van de Scheur, Ruichuan Yu

“…They reduce unintended pregnancies among young women, risky sexual behaviour, and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections among women. …”
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The Birthplace in England national prospective cohort study: further analyses to enhance policy and service delivery decision-making for planned place of birth by Jennifer Hollowell, Rachel Rowe, John Townend, Marian Knight, Yangmei Li, Louise Linsell, Maggie Redshaw, Peter Brocklehurst, Alison Macfarlane, Neil Marlow, Christine McCourt, Mary Newburn, Jane Sandall, Louise Silverton

“…Participants: Studies 1–4 focused on ‘low risk’ women with ‘term’ pregnancies planning vaginal birth in 43 AMUs (n = 16,573), in 53 FMUs (n = 11,210), at home in 147 NHS trusts (n = 16,632) and in a stratified, random sample of 36 OUs (n = 19,379) in 2008–10. …”
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Psychological implications of early marriages: the unhealed wombs and shattered dreams by Shezah Khalid, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai

“…Therefore, early marriages often lead to early pregnancies, posing severe health risks for young mothers such as postpartum depression. …”
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Alitretinoin versus phototherapy as the first-line treatment in adults with severe chronic hand eczema: the ALPHA RCT by Miriam Wittmann, Isabelle L Smith, Sarah Tess Brown, Anna Berekméri, Armando Vargas-Palacios, Lesley Sunderland, Amy Barker, Fiona Cowdell, Steven Ersser, Rachael Gilberts, Cathy Green, Philip Hampton, Catherine Smith, Jane Nixon

“…Four serious adverse events (two alitretinoin, two ultraviolet therapy). Four pregnancies reported (three alitretinoin, one ultraviolet therapy). …”
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The High Infant Mortality Among Non-Hispanic White Infants in Appalachia by Cathy Lively

“…A complex and integrated intervention can help transform cultural deeply held beliefs that harm the ability of the population to take steps to ensure healthy pregnancies and infants. [1] Driscoll, A. K., & Ely, D. …”
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Selected Abstracts of the 2nd Congress of joint European Neonatal Societies (jENS 2017); Venice (Italy); October 31-November 4, 2017; Session "Quality Improvement, Parents Centered... by --- Various Authors

“…QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: TOWARDS NEONATAL MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANCIES COMPLICATED BY POLYHYDRAMNIOS • R. Mardare, A. …”
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Selected Abstracts of the 15th International Workshop on Neonatology and the 40th Congress UMEMPS (Union of Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean Pediatric Societies); Cagliari (Italy);... by --- Various Authors

“…Rugolotto (Padua and Rovigo, Italy) ABS 16 • PLACENTAL HISTOPATHOLOGY OF DICHORIONIC DIAMNIOTIC TWIN PREGNANCIES IN RELATION TO INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RESTRICTION AND PERINATAL OUTCOME • G. …”
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