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32. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women regarding epidural analgesia: a multicentre study from a developing country.

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Shawahna, Ramzi, Khaskia, Dana, Ali, Donya, Hodroj, Hajar, Jaber, Mohammad, Maqboul, iyad, and Hijaz, Hatim

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*EPIDURAL analgesia, *PREGNANT women, *LOGISTIC regression analysis, *LABOR (Obstetrics), *PREGNANCY
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Background: epidural analgesia has emerged as one of the best methods that can be used to reduce labour pain. this study was conducted to assess awareness, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women who visited maternity and antenatal healthcare clinics about epidural analgesia during normal vaginal birth. Methods: this multicentre study was conducted in a cross-sectional design among pregnant women using a pre-tested questionnaire. the study population in this study was pregnant women who visited maternity and antenatal healthcare clinics in Palestine. Results: in this study, a total of 389 pregnant women completed the questionnaire. Of the pregnant women, 381 (97.9%) were aware of the existence of epidural analgesia, 172 (44.2%) had already used epidural analgesia, and 57 (33.1%) experienced complications as a result of epidural analgesia. Of the pregnant women, 308 (79.2%) stated that epidural analgesia should be available during vaginal birth. Of the pregnant women, 243 (62.5%) stated that they would use epidural analgesia if offered for free or covered by insurance. Multivariate logistic regression showed that women who were younger than 32 years, who have used epidural analgesia, and those who stated that epidural analgesia should be available during vaginal birth were 2.78-fold (95% Cl: 1.54-5.04), 4.96-fold (95% Cl: 2.71-9.10), and 13.57-fold (95% Cl: 6.54-28.16) more likely to express willingness to use epidural analgesia, respectively. Conclusions: Pregnant women had high awareness of the existence, moderate knowledge, and positive attitudes towards epidural analgesia for normal vaginal birth. Future studies should focus on educating pregnant women about all approaches that can be used to reduce labour pain including their risks and benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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34. Breastmilk calcium concentrations in Palestinian lactating women.

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Shawahna, Ramzi, Abdi, Aya, Odeh, Diana Bani, Saleh, Rana, Owiwi, Lina, Maqboul, Iyad, Hijaz, Hatim, and Jaber, Mohammad

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*BREAST milk, *CALCIUM, *LACTATION consultants, *UNEMPLOYMENT, *WOMEN'S health, *MEDICAL personnel, *INCOME
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Aim: Breastmilk calcium concentrations can vary between lactating women and over the lactation period. This study assessed breastmilk calcium concentrations among Palestinian lactating women. Methods: The demographic and dietary variables of the lactating women were collected using a questionnaire. The women provided a sample of about 5 mL of breastmilk using hand expression. Breastmilk calcium concentrations were quantified using an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometric method. Results: Breastmilk samples were taken from 240 lactating women. The mean breastmilk calcium concentration was 285.4 ± 115.1 mg/L. Lower breastmilk calcium concentrations were associated with age, lactating period, unemployment, dissatisfaction with income and insufficient consumption of vitamins and minerals. Conclusion: Breastmilk calcium concentrations were affected by demographic variables of the lactating women and insufficient consumption of vitamins and minerals. The findings reported in this study are informative to healthcare providers and decision makers who might be interested in improving the health of lactating women and their infants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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