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Sexual Health RSS FeedsFactors Associated with the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Low-Risk Pregnant Women - ObjectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of periodontal disease (PD) among Brazilian low-risk pregnant women and its association with sociodemographic factors, habits and oral hygiene.MethodThis cross-sectional study included 334 low-risk pregnant women divided in groups with or without PD. Indexes of plaque and gingival bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level and gingival recession were evaluated at one periodontal examination below 32 weeks of gestation. Independent variables were: age, race/color, schooling, marital status, parity, gestational age, smoking habit, alcohol and drugs consumption, use of medication, presence of any systemic diseases and BMI (body mass index). Statistical analyses provided prevalence ratios and their respective 95%CI and also a multivariate analysis. Results: The prevalence of PD was 47% and significantly associated with higher gestational age (PR 1.40; 1.01 - 1.94 for 17-24 weeks and PR 1.52; 1.10 - 2.08 for 25-32 weeks), materna...Feed Source: www.reproductive-health-journal.com India's JSY cash transfer program for maternal health: Who participates and who doesn't - a report from Ujjain district. - Background:
India launched a national conditional cash transfer program, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), aimed at reducing maternal mortality by promoting institutional delivery in 2005. It provides a cash incentive to women who give birth in public health facilities. This paper studies the extent of program uptake, reasons for participation/ non participation, factors associated with non uptake of the program, and the role played by a program volunteer, accredited social health activist (ASHA), among mothers in Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh, India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2011 among women giving birth in 30 villages in Ujjain district. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 418 women who delivered in 2009. Socio-demographic and pregnancy related characteristics, role of the ASHA during delivery, receipt of the incentive, and reasons for place of delivery were collected. Multinomial regression analysis was used to identify predi... Predictors of Unintended Pregnancy in Kersa, Eastern Ethiopia, 2010. - Background:
In Ethiopia, little is known about pregnancy among rural women. Proper maternal health care depends on clear understanding of the reproductive health situation. The objective of this study was to identify predictors of unintended pregnancy in rural eastern Ethiopia.MethodologyThis study was part of pregnancy surveillance at Kersa Demographic Surveillance and Health Research Center, East Ethiopia. Pregnant women were assessed whether their current pregnancy was intended or not. Data were collected by lay interviewers using uniform questionnaire. Odds Ratio, with 95% confidence interval using multiple and multinomial logistic regression were calculated to detect level of significance.
Results:
Unintended pregnancy was reported by 27.9 % (578/2072) of the study subjects. Out of which, 440 were mistimed and 138 were not wanted. Unintended pregnancy was associated with family wealth status (OR 1.47; 95 % CI 1.14, 1.90), high parity (7 +) (OR 5.18; 95 % CI 3.31, 8.12), and a lon... Clinical training alone is not sufficient for reducing barriers to IUD provision among private providers in Pakistan - Background:
IUD uptake remains low in Pakistan, in spite of three major efforts to introduce the IUD since the 1960s, the most recent of these being through the private sector. This study examines barriers to IUD recommendation and provision among private providers in Pakistan.
Methods:
A facility-based survey was conducted among randomly selected private providers who were members of the Greenstar network and among similar providers located within 2 Kilometers. In total, 566 providers were interviewed in 54 districts of Pakistan.Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine whether correct knowledge regarding the IUD, self-confidence in being able to insert the IUD, attitudes towards suitability of candidates for the IUD and medical safety concerns were influenced by provider type (physician vs. Lady Health Visitor), whether the provider had received clinical training in IUD insertion in the last three years, membership of the Greenstar network and experience in IUD inserti... Reductions in Abortion-Related Mortality following Policy Reform: Evidence from Romania, South Africa and Bangladesh - Unsafe abortion is a significant contributor to worldwide maternal mortality; however, abortion law andpolicy liberalization could lead to drops in unsafe abortion and related deaths. This review provides ananalysis of changes in abortion mortality in three countries where significant policy reform and relatedservice delivery occurred. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature, population data and grey literature onprograms and policies, this paper demonstrates the policy and program changes that led to declines inabortion-related mortality in Romania, South Africa and Bangladesh. In all three countries, abortionpolicy liberalization was followed by implementation of safe abortion services and other reproductivehealth interventions. South Africa and Bangladesh trained mid-level providers to offer safe abortion andmenstrual regulation services, respectively, Romania improved contraceptive policies and services, andBangladesh made advances in emergency obstetric care and family planning. The f... Psychosocial implications of tubal ligation in a rural health district: A phenomenological study - Background:
Tubal ligation is the most popular family planning method worldwide. While its benefits, such as effectiveness in protecting against pregnancies, minimal need for long-term follow-up and low side-effects profile are well documented, it has many reported complications. However, to date, these complications have not been described by residents in Congo. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the experience of women who had undergone tubal ligation, focusing on perceptions of physical, psychological and contextual experiences of participants.
Methods:
This qualitative study used a semi-structured questionnaire in a phenomenological paradigm to collect data. Fifteen participants were purposefully selected among sterilized women who had a ligation procedure performed, were aged between 30 and 40 years, and were living within the catchment area of the district hospital. Data were collected by two registered nurses, tape-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Reading and re-reading ... Determinants of low family planning use and high unmet need in Butajira District, South Central Ethiopia - Background:
The rapid population growth does not match with available resource in Ethiopia. Though household level family planning delivery has been put in place, the impact of such programs in densely populated rural areas was not studied. The study aims at measuring contraception and unmet need and identifying its determinants among married women.
Methods:
A total of 5746 married women are interviewed from October to December 2009 in the Butajira Demographic Surveillance Area. Contraceptive prevalence rate and unmet need with their 95% confidence interval is measured among married women in the Butajira district. The association of background characteristics and family planning use is ascertained using crude and adjusted Odds ratio in logistic regression model.
Results:
Current contraceptive prevalence rate among married women is 25.4% (95% CI: 24.2, 26.5). Unmet need of contraception is 52.4% of which 74.8% was attributed to spacing and the rest for limiting. Reasons for the high unm... Striving to promote male involvement in maternal health care in rural and urban settings in Malawi - a qualitative study - Background:
Understanding the strategies that health care providers employ in order to invite men to participate in maternal health care is very vital especially in today's dynamic cultural environment. Effective utilization of such strategies is dependent on uncovering the salient issues that facilitate male participation in maternal health care. This paper examines and describes the strategies that were used by different health care facilities to invite husbands to participate in maternal health care in rural and urban settings of southern Malawi.
Methods:
The data was collected through in-depth interviews from sixteen of the twenty health care providers from five different health facilities in rural and urban settings of Malawi. The health facilities comprised two health centres, one district hospital, one mission hospital, one private hospital and one central hospital. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from health care providers with the aim of understandin... Mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in a ten years period.
- Objectivesto evaluate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rates and related factors in HIV-infected pregnant women from a tertiary hospital between 2000 and 2009.Subjects and methodcohort of 452 HIV-infected pregnant women and their newborns. Data was collected from recorded files and undiagnosed children were enrolled for investigation. Statistical analysis: qui-square test, Fisher exact test, Student t test, Mann-Whitney test, ANOVA, risk ratio and confidence intervals.
Results:
MTCT occurred in 3.74%. The study population displayed a mean age of 27 years; 86.5% were found to have acquired HIV through sexual contact; 55% were aware of the diagnosis prior to the pregnancy; 62% were not using HAART. Mean CD4 cell-count was 474 cells/ml and 70.3% had undetectable viral loads in the third trimester. HAART included nevirapine in 35% of cases and protease inhibitors in 55%; Zidovudine monotherapy was used in 7.3%. Mean gestational age at delivery was 37.2 weeks and in 92% by caesarian sect... The safe motherhood referral system to reduce cesarean sections and perinatal mortality - a cross-sectional study [1995-2006] - Background:
In 2000, the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set targets for reducing child mortality and improving maternal health by 2015.ObjectiveTo evaluate the results of a new education and referral system for antenatal/intrapartum care as a strategy to reduce the rates of Cesarean sections (C-sections) and maternal/perinatal mortality.
Methods:
Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University/UNESP, Brazil. Population: 27,387 delivering women and 27,827 offspring. Data collection: maternal and perinatal data between 1995 and 2006 at the major level III and level II hospitals in Botucatu, Brazil following initiation of a safe motherhood education and referral system. Main outcome measures: Yearly rates of C-sections, maternal (/100,000 LB) and perinatal (/1000 births) mortality rates at both hospitals. Data analysis: Simple linear regression models were adjusted to estimate the referral syst... Tongue Cancer - Tongue is the affliction of cancer cells in the region of the tongue. This cancer is considered an oral cavity cancer. Cancer occurs when the normal process of cell division and new growth goes astray. The old cells fail to die off to make way for new cells thereby forming a mass.
This mass can be either malignant or benign with every hope of it being the latter of the two. A benign tumor poses no risk and removal of the tumor is only necessa... How to Clean Your Aura - Our auras are like magnets picking up vibrational energies that are floating around everywhere we go. It is important to cleanse our auras freeing them of foreign vibrations and negative energies. Here are a few simple ways to do it.
Here’s How:
1. Using your fingers as a comb, comb through the space surrounding your body from head to toe. Clean your hands with running water before and after doing this.
2. Stand under a waterfall or sho... Cannellini Bean Bruschetta - Ingredients:
1 long loaf Italian bread, sliced diagonally into ” thick slices
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
tsp lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 can (15oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Pour lemon juice and beans into a bowl and with the help of a fork, lightly mash. Stir in the lemon peel, oil, 1 tbsp parsl... Healing Secrets of Color - Now modern research agrees: color can positively affect our state of mind and health.
Here is a list of common ailments and symptoms, with the colors that can be helpful in healing them. We also include several easy ways to use colors for healing. It’s all right here:
We do not recommend that you use color therapy instead of allopathic medical treatment, but as a helpful partner along with more conventional therapies.
Red: anemia, cold, leu... Cannellini Beans and Squash Medley - Low Fat
Ingredients:
3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1 pound fresh spinach
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon sage
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
Instructions:
Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray. Coat... Long Distance Reiki - When you use the Reiki distance-healing symbol, time and distance have no meaning. Most Reiki Healers believe that the distance-healing symbol is the most helpful and powerful symbol of Reiki.
Each Reiki Healer will do distance healing in a different way. Basically, you have to visualize the person or circumstances (past, present, or future) to whom you want to send healing. If you have a photo, you can use that or you can imagine the person or ... Coping With Fibromyalgia - Dealing with the physical and psychological effects of fibromyalgia can be devastating. You are beyond exhausted and sometimes the energy is just not there to perform your daily routine. There is not much knowledge regarding this condition, but it is a real condition, although there are mysteries regarding it involved. Coping with fibromyalgia is work in itself. There are certain things that you can do in order to find some relief in this con... nutrition in the second trimester - The second trimester of your pregnancy heralds the end of morning sickness, more energy and a growing body. Your baby is making changes and so are you. Your appetite is back and you may even start to have cravings. Heard the joke about ice cream and pickles at 10pm? Well, its true.
Although you may have some interesting twists to your eating habits your nutrition in the second trimester should follow some simple rules. These basic rules will... Pre-Camp Jitters ? How to Talk to Your Kids about Homesickness - Experts will tell you it?s normal for children going away to summer camp for the first time to be a little scared. It is even common for them to be homesick. If your child is having pre-camp jitters, here?s how to talk to your kids about homesickness.
* Explain to your children that you won?t come get them unless there?s an emergency or unless it?s the end of the session. While it may be normal for children to be homesick, as well as for parents ... Natural cure for obesity that you can enjoy - Almost all obese individuals want to lose weight quickly. All diets profess that their weight loss solutions will help in accomplishing exactly what is desired in the quickest possible time. What they fail to clarify or mention is that the chances of regaining weight after reverting back to normal diet are extremely high.
If you ask a specialist who does not have a vested interest in selling you something he will tell you that the only way you ca... Butternut Squash Soup - Butternut Squash Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1tsp cumin seeds
3 lb butternut squash, peeled, halved, deseeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
About 6 cups of vegetable stock
1 leek, thinly sliced
Handful of cilantro
4 tbsp yoghurt
1 tsp cumin seeds
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a large non-stick saucepan heat some oil and add the cumin seeds. Cook carefully until lightly brown. Then add the onion, leek, garlic and butte... Why Use Crystals - What is it about them above all other stones that makes them so special?
Quartz crystals have been used since ancient times as powerful healing objects and meditation tools, and to make medicinal elixirs. Wise adepts have long known about their qualities and have used crystals for powerful talismans and amulets. Throughout history people have valued the beauty of quartz crystals and have used them for ornamental decoration. References to crystals... Milk Bath Recipe - Cleopatra, Queen Of The Nile was known for her charm and beauty secrets. She would have approved of our version of the milk bath. Leaves your skin gently scented and feeling like silk.
Ingredients:
* 3 cups powdered milk
* 1/4 cup oatmeal
* 1/4 cup dried orris root (has a soft violet scent)
* 1/3 cup almond meal*
* 1 capsule vitamin E (break open into dry ingredients)
* 1/3 cup cornstarch
Directions:
Makes enough for a few baths. Combine ingredie... Ease your baby?s recovery from birth - What is WelcomeBaby Flower Essence and how can it help your child?
Your new baby has just entered the world and started this wonderful journey we call life. You are no doubt excited, exhausted and a bit overwhelmed by everything that has happened. Imagine what your little one must be experiencing!
After months of floating in the quiet, calm and warm environment of the womb where the most common sound was mom’s muffled but soothing voice, yo... Coping With COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a chronic and progressive disease that affects the lungs of an individual usually after years of smoking. This disease can be devastating to both the person and the family members who are affected. But through pulmonary rehabilitation and an aggressive medical management program the progression can be delayed.
So while this vigorous treatment protocol is working to manage the disease the indivi... Roasted Tomato Scrambled Eggs - Low Fat and Low Carb Recipe
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped dill
Instructions:
Spray a skillet with a non stick cooking spray. Place the skillet over medium heat. Spread the tomatoes in the bottom of the skillet. Cook 2 minutes stirring once or twice. Drain the tomatoes on a piece of paper towel. Clean and spray the skillet again. Place the eggs in a mixing bowl.... An Inspirational Video 1 ? The Law Of Attraction - www.leadoutloud.ca A great inspirational video. If you know someone who is going through a difficult time, make sure you forward this video to them. It will brighten their day. By the way, due to the many requests to purchase this video, it is available for purchase for immediate download at www.leadoutloud.ca. ENJOY! : )–
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To learn more about natural healing... Insecticide for Plants - * 8 oz. sugar, 4-8 oz. 3% peroxide (food grade) in 1 gallon water and use as a spray.
* or: 1%soap and 99%water as a spray using a container affixed to the end of a hose.
* or: Use predator insects or bacillus thuringiensis
* or: Mix 1 gallon of water, 2 tablespoons dishsoap, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol and 2 tablespoons of tobasco. Wash well if used on something edible.
Free PDF Health Ebook ... Butternut Squash Pasta - Butternut Squash Pasta
Serves 4 as a side dish
Ingredients:
1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
1lb penne pasta
1 pack feta cheese, crumbled
1 jar of ready-made red pesto
Olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
Place the butternut squash chunks on a roasting tin and roast with a splash of olive oil for about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instruction. Drain. Add the baked butternut squash, crumbled... ADHD disorder in children - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is a diagnosis based on six or more very specific symptoms that occur on a regular basis for more than six months in more than two different settings. Unfortunately there is not one single test for ADHD in adults or children but rather an evaluation of behavior and cognitive abilities in a variety of circumstances.
ADHD disorder in children and adults can present slightly differently because of the... Why Do Men Visit the Doctor Less than Women? - Do you often have to nag and push to get your man to go to the doctor? Youre not alone. Women are four times more likely to go to the doctor than men. So its no wonder he sits in pain for something youd have no issues making an appointment for. But why is it that men seem to avoid doctors visits for even serious issues?
One of the biggest reasons men dont regularly visit the doctor is because theyre just not used to it. Women are used to goi... Paradoxical Insomnia - When people think of sleep disorders they most commonly think of insomnia, a problem characterized by the sufferer not being able to get the kind of sleep he would like. Sometimes the issue may be not falling asleep easily, while other people will wake up before they want to and not be able to get back to sleep. All in all, insomnia can be quite frustrating especially when the person affected feels tired and sluggish throughout the day due to l... Comprehension Problems During Menopause - One standard joke among men and women is that women tend to lose their ability to concentrate and find words during conversations as they reach menopause. These concentration and comprehension problems during menopause may not be just an old wives tale.
During menopause the estrogen levels in a woman drop which causes a decline in ovarian function and loss of menstruation. This is the definition of physiological menopause or menopause that is c... High Protein and Low Carb Snacks - Why are low carb snacks important?
Snacking is frequently blamed for weight gain. As a matter of fact, snacking properly on high protein and low carb snacks might help save you from unwanted calories.
Here are ideas for healthy snacking and high protein, low carb snacks.
What Are Snacks?
Snacks are like mini meals that help us get through the day. They do not need to be heavy or they’ll have the opposite effect. Eating at regular intervals ... Adult Herbs for ADHD - Our knowledge of ADHD has grown manifold in the last few decades. The developments include the areas of ADHD treatmentsand it includes natural medicines for ADHD also.
One of the new phenomenons that is being seen with people across the world is the willingness to try out alternative therapies, for example natural remedies for ADHD and it includes the use of herbs. One of the reasons for this is the fact that the pharmaceutical drugs have a lot ... Breakfast Rice Cereal with Dried Fruit - Breakfast Rice Cereal with Dried Fruit
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cups water
cup skim milk
1/3 cup mixed dried fruit, cut into chunks if too big
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
Dash ground nutmeg or cinnamon
Maple syrup to taste
Instructions:
Bring the water, with a pinch of salt, to a boil. Then add the brown rice and dried fruit. Cover the saucepan and allow to simmer for about 10 – 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid absor... Holistic Medicine Practitioners - A complimentary and alternative medical practice involves dealing with the whole person, which includes dealing with the body and the mind as well. It is not considered a conventional approach to dealing with medical issues such as you would find in a medical doctor.
Great care in seeking this type of practitioner out should be given and researched so as to find the best possible means of treatment for a person. Ask your primary care physician ... Stay Alert Driving Mist Spray - Spray the following mixture in your car to stay alert. Be careful not to get it into your eyes.
* Peppermint 80 drops
* Lemon 75 drops
* Rosemary 45 drops
* Pure Water 4 fluid ounces (120ml)
Also, learn more about Road King essential oil blend for staying alert while driving!
Free PDF Health Ebook ... Oil Blend for Cuts and Wounds - Bathe the area with warm water to which you have added the following:
* Lavender 5 drops
* Tea Tree 2 drops
Use this mixture for every 2 cups of water
Put 3 drops of lavender on a piece of gauze and place it over the cut. Renew it twice a day and expose the cut or wound to air on the third day if
possible.
Free PDF Health Ebook ... Meeting Your Dream Dolphins - Close your eyes … relax, and allow yourself to enter a place inside where you can gain access to anything that you need. Notice your breath rising…. and …. falling as a sense of well-being, that you can remember. Now allow it to spread over yourself so that my words can exactly fit the feeling and deepen it safely and securely.
Notice your breath rising …. and …. falling …. as you imagine ocean waves rising ... Copyright © 2012, Plugin Profit Site. All Rights Reserved. |