Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014

  • Place of Delivery after Antenatal Care: the Case of Fogera District, Amhara Region, North West, Ethiopia; 2013

    Endalkachew Desalegn, Alemtsehay Mekonnen, Gedefaw Abeje

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Jan. 27, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Back ground: Increasing the proportion of institutional deliveries with a skilled attendant is a key intervention for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. However remarkable difference is observed between the proportion of antenatal care clients and facility delivery utilisation. In Ethiopia, little is known about the factors that affect wom... Show More
  • Obstetric Outcomes at Advanced Maternal Age

    Valenti Eduardo Alberto, Laterra Cristina Marta, Gowdak Andrea Olga, Cohen Arazi Raul

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 7-11
    Received: Jan. 28, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Objective: To compare obstetric outcomes among women at advanced maternal age in relation to another group of 20 to 29 years. Methods: this is an observational descriptive study. Women of advanced maternal age were 40 and older at the first pregnant control (N = 154). The control group were pregnant women between 20 and 29 years (N = 3900). Odds ra... Show More