European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Mar 2008
Multicenter StudyDisclosure and health-seeking behaviour following intimate partner violence before and during pregnancy in Flanders, Belgium: a survey surveillance study.
The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) among a regional sample of the general obstetric population as the lifetime prevalence, as the 1-year period prevalence before pregnancy, and as the prevalence during the index pregnancy; to assess the rates of disclosure and help-seeking behaviour with IPV; and to determine the acceptability of screening for IPV. ⋯ In our highly medicalised society, women experiencing partner violence rarely disclose abuse to the widely available health care services, unless they are directly asked about it, which appears an acceptable practice. Hence, there is a definite need to improve women's awareness regarding abuse and their help-seeking behaviour at a public health level.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Mar 2008
Use of oxytocin to prevent haemorrhage at caesarean section--a survey of practice in the United Kingdom.
To establish the views and current practice of obstetricians and anaesthetists with regard to the use of oxytocin to prevent haemorrhage at caesarean section. ⋯ There is wide variation in the use of oxytocin at caesarean section reflecting limited research in this area. Excess haemorrhage is considered to occur frequently and the perceived risk of oxytocin bolus and infusion is low. Further research is required addressing the optimal use of oxytocic agents at caesarean section.