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Does Cardiotocography Have A Role In The Antenatal Management Of Pregnancy Complicated By Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?, T Jeffery, R Petersen, J Quinlivan
Does Cardiotocography Have A Role In The Antenatal Management Of Pregnancy Complicated By Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?, T Jeffery, R Petersen, J Quinlivan
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Background: Controversy surrounds the role of fetal cardiotocography (CTG) in the antenatal management of pregnancy complicated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Aim: The aim was to investigate whether antenatal CTG aids the management in pregnancy complicated by GDM. Materials and Methods: A prospective audit of 1404 consecutive antenatal CTGs in women diagnosed with GDM. Outcomes for all CTGs were audited to determine if the CTGs altered pregnancy management.
Results: In women requiring combination therapy (diet and medication), 43 CTGs were required to change management of a pregnancy. In women managed by diet alone with a secondary pregnancy complication, 161 CTGs …
Survey Of Australian Father's Attitudes Towards Infant Vaccination: Findings From The Australian Father's Study, N Prosser, R Petersen, J Quinlivan
Survey Of Australian Father's Attitudes Towards Infant Vaccination: Findings From The Australian Father's Study, N Prosser, R Petersen, J Quinlivan
Medical Papers and Journal Articles
Objective: To investigate the attitudes of expectant Australian fathers towards vaccination, and to identify factors which may influence these attitudes.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey study of 407 Australian men with expectant partners, mean age 30.4 (SD 6.7). Self reported attitude, level of knowledge and information resources accessed regarding pregnancy related issues. Participant demographics collected included: Age, number of children, relationship status, level of education, employment information and smoking status.
Results: Majority (89%) of participants had a positive attitude towards infant vaccination, 9% felt neutral and 2% had negative attitudes. Positive attitudes towards vaccination were associated with lower self-reported knowledge …