The Rate and Risk Factors of Pospartum Depression in Sana’a Yemen
Athmar Hussein Ali,
Amat-Al Karem Ali Hamad Al Huri,
Kaima Abdullah Frass,
Abdelrahman Hasan Al Harazi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017
Pages:
37-41
Received:
22 April 2017
Accepted:
2 May 2017
Published:
24 May 2017
Abstract: This cross – sectional study was done to assess the rate and risk factors of postpartum depression among women who had given birth between 4 – 6 weeks prior to interview in four public medical centers of Sana’a city over a period from February to July 2016. We administered the Edinburgh postnatal Depression Scale to 642 women. Among these, 97 women had scored ≥ 12, giving the rate of 15.1% of postpartum depression. Mothers with this condition were more likely to have unwanted pregnancy, recent conflict with husbands / family, financial hardship, anxiety and health problems during pregnancy, and difficulties in breastfeeding. The study revealed a high rate of postpartum depression. Although it is recognized that timing and ideal interval for screening is unknown such screening would increase detection, treatment and improve health outcomes of women and their children.
Abstract: This cross – sectional study was done to assess the rate and risk factors of postpartum depression among women who had given birth between 4 – 6 weeks prior to interview in four public medical centers of Sana’a city over a period from February to July 2016. We administered the Edinburgh postnatal Depression Scale to 642 women. Among these, 97 women...
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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Women with First Trimester Vaginal Bleeding Could Reduce the Rate of Miscarriage
Kaima Abdullah Frass,
Amat-Al Karem Ali Al Huri,
Abdelrahman Hasan Al Harazi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017
Pages:
42-45
Received:
3 May 2017
Accepted:
11 May 2017
Published:
28 June 2017
Abstract: This is a prospective study conducted to examine the possible benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing the symptoms of threatened miscarriage as well as decreasing the rate of progression into spontaneous miscarriage in women with first trimester vaginal bleeding. This study was conducted at Al Thawra General Hospital over a year (from Jan. to Dec 2016). Ninety-two women with threatened miscarriage during the first trimester were included (case group) and compared to 90 pregnant women without vaginal bleeding with similar parity and gestational age. Amoxicillin-clavulanate drug was given for all cases of the study group during vaginal bleeding. Both groups were monitored up to 28 weeks gestational age. Among 92 women with threatened miscarriage, only three cases (3.2%) had spontaneous loss (P < 0.001). Vaginal bleeding was significantly relieved within 3 days of antibiotic administration (P < 0.00). Results of this study give evidence that antibiotic prophylaxis for women with threatened miscarriage reduces the amount and duration of vaginal bleeding, and decreases the rate of progression into spontaneous miscarriage.
Abstract: This is a prospective study conducted to examine the possible benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing the symptoms of threatened miscarriage as well as decreasing the rate of progression into spontaneous miscarriage in women with first trimester vaginal bleeding. This study was conducted at Al Thawra General Hospital over a year (from Jan. to...
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