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Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy Among Industrial Women
Abstract: Iron deficiency anemia was considered to be among the most important contributing factors to the global burden of disease. Iron deficiency anaemia is very common in pregnancy. The iron deficiency may originate during pregnancy or exist prior to pregnancy. The investigator during her field experience found many women suffering from anaemia, without any knowledge regarding anemia. The investigator has also had many experiences of those women who are working in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Review on Treating and Managing Hypertension in Pregnancy
Abstract: Hypertension refers to increased arterial blood pressure. Studies show that disorders (pre-existing and gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia) due to hypertension are major cause of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. During centuries we still do not have any specific treatment for hypertension in pregnancy. Hypertension during pregnancy occurs in about 6–8% of women. It is necessary to choose the optimal time and optimal therapy for hypertensive pregnancy disorders. Complication can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Teen Pregnancy in the Event of a Pandemic: A short commentary
Abstract: There is a strong correlation between the COVID-19 epidemic and an increase in rates of child marriage and teenage pregnancies around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 608,000 additional girls are at danger of child marriage and 542,000 additional girls are at risk of early pregnancy. A mother's health, as well as the economy and society at large, may suffer if an adolescent decides to get pregnant. Due to …
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Hormonal Shifts and Vision Changes: Addressing the Needs of Women During and After Pregnancy
Abstract: Pregnancy and the postpartum period are marked by significant hormonal fluctuations that can profoundly affect a woman’s vision health. This review explores the relationship between hormonal shifts during pregnancy and the onset of common vision changes, including but not limited to dry eyes, blurred vision, and retinal changes. These changes are often temporary but can indicate underlying complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other pregnancy-related conditions that may threaten …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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The Transformative Journey of Pregnancy: Insights into Maternal Adaptations
Abstract: During pregnancy, a woman’s body changes in many ways because of hormones. These changes can sometimes be uncomfortable, but most of the time they are normal and enable her to nourish and protect the fetus, prepare her body for labor, and develop her breasts to produce milk. During pregnancy, changes in hormone levels drive a wide range of physical transformations in a woman’s body, all of which play an essential …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 84–92 Read article
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Descriptive Study to Evaluate Attitudes Toward Teenage Pregnancy Among Nursing Students in a Selected College in Virudhunagar
Abstract: This study aimed to explore the attitudes of nursing students toward teenage pregnancy, focusing on a specific college in Virudhunagar. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 50 participants using non-probability sampling methods. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert scale, comprising 10 statements with response options ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree." The data collected were systematically organized, tabulated, and analyzed using …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Subchorionic Haemorrhage through Ayurveda with Kashmaryadi Ghrita: A Case Report
Abstract: Recurrent abortion is defined as a sequence of three or more consecutive spontaneous abortion before 20 weeks of pregnancy. This distressing problem is affecting approximately 1% of all women of reproductive age. The risk increases with each successive abortion reaching over 30% after three consecutive losses. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), between 15–25% of all pregnancies are affected by recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). The present treatment …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Homocysteine and Pregnancy Outcome
Abstract: High total homocysteine (tHcy) measured in serum or plasma is associated with pregnancy complications, congenital malformation and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. The Hordaland Homocysteine Study(HHS) is a population-based study, in which large population were studied, plasma levels of total homocysteine (tHcy) were associated with several physiologic and lifestyle factors and with common diseases. Among the factors associated with increased plasma tHcy levels are: increasing age, male sex, smoking, coffee consumption, …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Psychiatry During Pregnancy
Abstract: Psychiatric during pregnancy is increasingly recognized that many women with psychotic disorders have children and that pregnancies of these women are high-risk. Psychotic disorders increase the risk of stillbirth and infant mortality and can affect a woman’s ability to care for herself and her infant. Although women with psychoses are less fertile than the general population, partly as a result of hyperprolactinaemia secondary to antipsychotic drugs, the increasing use of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Pregnancies, Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health in Rural Haryana, India
Abstract: In this study women’s reproductive health has been examined according to the number of pregnancies, gestational stage of abortion, and number of abortions among the rural women of Haryana, India by analysing data from an in-depth interview of 329 ever-married women conducted in five villages of Haryana state of India during the year 2003. We found abortion at late gestational stage significantly deteriorates women’s reproductive health. More number of abortions …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Pregnancies, Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Health in Rural Haryana, India
Abstract: In this study women’s reproductive health has been examined according to the number of pregnancies, gestational stage of abortion, and number of abortions among the rural women of Haryana, India by analysing data from an in-depth interview of 329 ever-married women conducted in five villages of Haryana state of India during the year 2003. We found abortion at late gestational stage significantly deteriorates women’s reproductive health. More number of abortions …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Intravenous Iron Sucrose Injection in Pregnancy with Severe Anaemia and Formulation of Educational Tool for Nurses
Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of IV iron sucrose injection in pregnancy with severe anaemia and formulation of educational tool for nurses in a selected hospital of New Delhi was conducted by Madhu Bala under the expert guidance, support and encouragement of Dr. Manju Chhugani Principal/ Working Dean, Ms. Bindu Shaiju Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Dr. Monika Gupta Assistant Professor HAHC Hospital, Jamia …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Comparison between Intravenous Injection of Iron Sucrose and Oral Administration of Iron for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic benefits of intravenous iron and oral iron administration for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnancy. A total of 50 patients with gestational age between 25 and 35 weeks with established IDA with Hemoglobin (Hb) 7–9 g/dl were randomized to receive either oral ferrous sulphate 200 mg twice daily or required dose of intravenous iron sucrose 200 mg …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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A Screening Study on Occurrence and Distribution of Urinary Tract Infections Among Suspected Cases (Pyuria, With or Without Symptoms) During Pregnancy
Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most frequently seen medical complications in pregnancy. Methods: Ethical approval was granted for this research. The study employed a time-bound prospective design; total pregnant women (900) were categorized into those suspected of having UTI (pyuria, with or without symptoms) and those not suspected. Asymptomatic bacteriuria is diagnosed through a urine specimen with an appropriate microscopic examination, followed by culture. Results: The occurrence …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Impact of a Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Enhancement Regarding the Management of Common Pregnancy Discomforts Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Hospitals of Mysuru
Abstract: Gestation is a time of physical, emotional and hormonal changes in a woman. It is one of the important phases in a woman’s life from the time of be. It is accompanied by discomforts that are generally known as minor ailments. These common discomforts occur generally among primigravida mothers. Symptoms of discomfort due to gestation vary from woman to woman; they are nausea and vomiting, fatigue, backache, heartburn and indigestion, …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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A Study on High-Risk Pregnancy and Its Management: Role of Obstetric Nurses in Improving Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
Abstract: High-risk pregnancy is a major challenge in maternal and neonatal healthcare and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality among mothers and new-borns, particularly in developing regions where access to quality healthcare services remains uneven, this article examines the concept, classification, risk factors, pathophysiology, and management of high-risk pregnancy with a strong focus on the role of obstetric nurses in improving maternal and fetal outcomes, obstetric nurses play a central …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–43 Read article
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Effect of Samshodhana in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Case Study
Abstract: Introduction:-: Shodhana with Panchkarma is a complete promotive, preventive and curative procedure for healthy living. Ayurveda advises to undergo specific Panchkarma regime according to season for purification of body, to relax the mind and to improve the digestion and metabolism. It eliminates metabolic toxins from the body, removes any unhealthy conditions developed in our system, improves health condition and increases the chance of conception and aids in natural birth. Case …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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An Evaluation of Letrozole and Clomiphene Citrate Efficacy as Ovulation Induction Medication in Females with Polycystic Ovarian Condition
Abstract: Polycystic ovarian condition is the most common endocrinopathy in anovulatory infertile females. As a long-established conventional treatment for ovulation induction, clomifene citrate (also known as clomiphene) is still recommended to PCOS patients as their first line of treatment. Indian PCOS women are more prone to have high levels of clomiphene resistance due to the high frequency of insulin resistance . While letrozole has a high potential for ovulation induction, it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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A Comparative Study of MVA vs. EVA in Pregnancy Termination upto 10 Weeks of Gestation
Abstract: We share our research project, undertaken by a small institutional study group lead by myself, towards completion of my specialist training program of Masters in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The study was undertaken after due approval. This study is motivated and is based on set of previous studies done in various institutions of excellence, worldwide and may resemble to some study results published elsewhere. However, due credit has been given to …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Breast Development During Pregnancy: A Review
Abstract: The breast consists of mammary glands, associated skin, and connective tissue. The mammary glands are modified sweat glands in superficial fascia anterior to the pectoral and therefore to the anterior thoracic wall. In non-lactating women, the predominant component of the breast is fat while glandular tissue is more abundant in lactating women. So in this article, a conceptual study of breast development during pregnancy is explained in detail to understand …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–26 Read article