Callesen Andreasen (fridgebudget89)

Observational studies have identified associations between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, but randomised controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of periodontal therapy have yielded inconsistent results. Few studies have explored relationships between gingival inflammation and these outcomes or been conducted in rural, low-income communities, where confounding risk factors differ from other settings. We conducted a community-based, prospective cohort study with the aim of estimating associations between the extent of gingival inflammation in pregnant women and incidence of preterm birth in rural Nepal. Our primary exposure was gingival inflammation, defined as bleeding on probing (BOP) ≥10%, stratified by BOP <30% and BOP ≥30%. A secondary exposure, mild periodontitis, was defined as ≥2 interproximal sites with probing depth (PD) ≥4 mm (different teeth) or one site with PD ≥5 mm. Our primary outcome was preterm birth (<37 weeks gestation). We used Poisson regression to model this reln or before pregnancy, on preterm birth. Nepal Oil Massage Study, NCT01177111. Nepal Oil Massage Study, NCT01177111. To evaluate the impact of a mass media campaign in terms of improving breast cancer (BC) symptoms awareness and screening uptake. Before-and after-study with comparator groups. Selangor State, Malaysia. Malaysian women aged 40 years (n=676) from randomly selected households. A culturally adapted mass media campaign (TV, radio, print media and social media). The primary endpoint was BC symptoms awareness, which was assessed with the precampaign and postcampaign. Secondary outcomes included campaign reach, self-efficacy to notice BC symptoms and clinical outcomes. Clinical breast examination and mammogram screening data were collected from hospitals and clinics. Most participants recognised at least one of the campaign materials (65.2%). The odds of seeing the campaign were lowest for Chinese women (adjusted OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.40) compared with Malays and for women aged 70 years (adjusted OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.94) compared with younger women. LDN-193189 Participants who recognised the campa populations and all age groups. This study aimed to examine fertility (live births) in the last 3 years and its associated factors among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in western Ethiopia . Participants were recruited into a cross-sectional survey using systematic sampling. Four healthcare facilities in western Ethiopia were included. Eligible participants were WLHIV of reproductive age (15-49 years) from western Ethiopia who found out about their HIV-positive status more than 3 years ago (N=866). The fertility (live births) of HIV-positive women in the last 3 years was surveyed using face-to-face interviews (March-June 2018). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine factors influencing fertility in the last 3 years. A total of 108 (12.5%) HIV-positive women gave birth to 121 live children in the last 3 years. Of these births, 18.2% were reported as mistimed at conception, while 26.4% were reported as unwanted. Of the live births, 8.3% ended in death. Of the 76 (62.8%) children with known HIV status born to HIV-posiildren born to these mothers. Strengthening reproductive health services for HIV-positive women in order to achieve their family planning goals is therefore important. Using theoretical frameworks from implementation science, we aimed to systematically explore the barriers and enablers to research active allied health professionals (AHP) participating and leading research in the hospital setting. A qualitative interview study informed by behaviour change theory. Single Australian tertiary hospital and health service. We recruited a convenience sample of 21 A