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Comparison Between Iron Compounds As Oral Treatment For Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy, Ahmed F Hanafi Mahmoud, Heba M Abo Shady, Medhat E. Helmy, Nabih I. Elkhouly
Comparison Between Iron Compounds As Oral Treatment For Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy, Ahmed F Hanafi Mahmoud, Heba M Abo Shady, Medhat E. Helmy, Nabih I. Elkhouly
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To compare the efficacy, tolerability, and compliance of iron fumarate, iron bisglycinate, and iron polysaccharides for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Background Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a significant worldwide health problem. Therefore, routine iron supplementation during the second half of pregnancy has been recommended. Patients and methods A double-blind study was carried out at the Obstetrics Department in Wadi-El Natroun General Hospital on 120 pregnant females with confirmed iron deficiency anemia from August 2019 till August 2020. Study medications were supplied in the form of tablets. Group A: 100 mg of iron fumarate, once …
Cesarean Sections Rate And Maternal Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Mode Of Delivery In Egypt, Marwa I. Zayed, Osama A. El Kelany, Safa H. Alkalash
Cesarean Sections Rate And Maternal Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Mode Of Delivery In Egypt, Marwa I. Zayed, Osama A. El Kelany, Safa H. Alkalash
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives The study was designed to detect the rate of cesarean sections (CS) and assess maternal knowledge and attitudes towards the mode of delivery. Background Cesarean section (CS) was introduced in clinical practice as a life saving procedure both for the mother and the baby, but the increasing rate of births by CS has become an issue of concern in many countries. Maternal beliefs may influence the mode of delivery, and nowadays, CS is performed upon maternal request with no medical cause, so determining maternal knowledge and attitude is an important tool in examining the factors that have contributed to …
Prevalence Of Female Frigidity, Doaa S. Elsobky, Mohamed A. Gaber
Prevalence Of Female Frigidity, Doaa S. Elsobky, Mohamed A. Gaber
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives To determine the prevalence of female frigidity among Egyptian females. Background Female frigidity or lack of sexual desire is the most prevalent sexual dysfunction in women across all ages. It was previously referred to as hypoactive sexual desire disorder and recently as female sexual interest and arousal disorder. Women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder may report little or no interest in sex, an inability to respond to sexual stimuli, or feeling numbness despite having a good relationship with her partner. Patients and methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in the period between June 2018 and July 2019. It …
Influence Of Risk Factors On In-Hospital Outcomes In Women Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome In A Tertiary Care Center, Ahmed A. Reda, Ahmed M. El Kersh, Amr I. El-Sayed, Ghada A. Kazamal
Influence Of Risk Factors On In-Hospital Outcomes In Women Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome In A Tertiary Care Center, Ahmed A. Reda, Ahmed M. El Kersh, Amr I. El-Sayed, Ghada A. Kazamal
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim of this study is to assess the influence of risk factors on in-hospital outcomes in women presenting with acute coronary syndrome. Background Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death in 55% of women compared with 43% of men. Acute coronary syndrome risk factors increase the likelihood of disease. Clinical research studies have demonstrated that effective risk factor reduction results in decreases in acute coronary syndrome morbidity and mortality. Patients and methods This is a cross-sectional study in which data were collected from September 2015 to September 2016. The study included 207 patients admitted in Cardiology Department, National …
Risk Factors Of Lung Cancer Among Women In Menoufia Governorate, Egypt, Marwa K. Abo Aianh, Nagwa N. Hegazy, Naser M. Abd Elbary
Risk Factors Of Lung Cancer Among Women In Menoufia Governorate, Egypt, Marwa K. Abo Aianh, Nagwa N. Hegazy, Naser M. Abd Elbary
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives The objectives of this study were to assess the risk factors and distribution of lung cancer among women in Menoufia governorate. Background Lung cancer used to be thought of as a man's disease, but women now account for almost half of new cases and deaths from lung cancer. Patients and methods The study was a case–control study. Women were selected according to the following inclusion criteria: adult females above 18 years, histopathological proof lung cancer, controlled comorbidity. The recruited participants were 60 women from the clinical oncology hospital records from January 2011 to December 2015 in Menoufia University, Shebin …
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure Among Women Affiliated To The Manshat Sultan Family Health Center (Rural Area) In Menoufia Governorate: An Intervention Study, Hala M. Shaheen, Nagwa A. Frag, Taghreed M. Farahat, Zakaria F. Sanad
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure Among Women Affiliated To The Manshat Sultan Family Health Center (Rural Area) In Menoufia Governorate: An Intervention Study, Hala M. Shaheen, Nagwa A. Frag, Taghreed M. Farahat, Zakaria F. Sanad
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim of this study was to determine the impact of an educational program in terms of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of organophosphorus (OP) pesticides among women in rural areas. Background OP pesticides are used widely in developing countries despite their known toxicity. Unsafe use of pesticides is common in developing countries. In Egypt, many pesticides are used to control pests in agriculture. Patients and methods A quasi interventional study was carried out that included 40 pregnant women exposed to OP pesticides. The study was carried out during the period from the 1 July 2012 to the end …