International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

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• Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2009

  Cesarean delivery outcomes from the WHO global survey on maternal and perinatal health in Africa.

  To assess the association between cesarean delivery rates and pregnancy outcomes in African health facilities. ⋯ Use of cesarean delivery is limited in the African health facilities surveyed. Emergency cesareans, when performed, are often too late to reduce perinatal deaths.

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• Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2009

  Prevalence and impact of primary dysmenorrhea among Mexican high school students.

  To evaluate factors affecting the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in a group of Mexican students. ⋯ The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was high in our sample. The condition caused short-term school absences and the students commonly addressed it by self-medicating.

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