The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Aug 2008
Pregnancy outcomes and intimate partner violence in New Zealand.
This study aims to describe pregnancy outcomes for a population-based sample of New Zealand women, and to explore the relationship between lifetime experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) and two non-birth pregnancy outcomes: spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) and termination of pregnancy (abortion). ⋯ In this population-based sample, miscarriage was relatively common, as was termination of pregnancy. IPV was significantly associated with both induced and spontaneous abortion. Healthcare settings that see women experiencing these pregnancy outcomes need to be cognisant of the link with current and historical IPV, and be able to respond to women appropriately.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Aug 2008
Prevalence and correlates of dysmenorrhea among Nigerian college women.
The study assessed first year students in a Nigerian university (n = 409) for dysmenorrhea. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 53.3% and most students experienced pain at onset of menses. ⋯ College health-care providers should screen routinely for dysmenorrhea among students and offer treatment. As dysmenorrhea reportedly affects school performance and attendance, more attention should be devoted to providing health education on this topic to students.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Aug 2008
ReviewSterile water injections as treatment for low-back pain during labour: a review.
Some women have severe low-back pain during childbirth. It has been shown that sterile water injections reduce this pain. This method, which is easy to learn and very cheap can be a good pain relief alternative primarily in countries with limited available pain relief options. ⋯ Sterile water injections seem to be a good alternative for low-back pain during childbirth.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Aug 2008
Male sex and pre-existing diabetes are independent risk factors for stillbirth.
To determine whether the risk of stillbirth is associated with male fetal sex, fetal growth and maternal factors in an Australian population. ⋯ Male fetal sex and pre-existing diabetes are independent risk factors for stillbirth. Diabetes remains a significant risk for stillbirth even with contemporary monitoring and clinical management. Those diabetic pregnancies where the fetus is male require appropriate monitoring and timely interventions to achieve an optimal outcome.