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Which Role Do Midwives And Gynecologists Have In Smoking Cessation In Pregnant Women?–A Study In Flanders, Belgium, Katrien De Wilde, Inge Tency, Sarah Steckel, Marleen Temmerman, Hedwig Boudrez, Lea Maes

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Objectives: The objectives of our study were (1) to explore knowledge, beliefs and practice among mid-wives and gynecologists concerning a smoking cessation policy for pregnant women and their partners and (2) to examine if midwives and gynecologists do have a role in smoking cessation in pregnant women.

Method: We performed a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with nine midwives and eight gynecologists. Data were analyzed using deductive content analysis, based on the 5 A’s frame-work (Ask–Advise–Assess–Assist–Arrange).

Results: The national smoking cessation policy seemed to be insufficiently known. “Ask” and “Advise" were part of a standard prenatal consultation, the next three …

Intimate Partner Violence And Psychosocial Health, A Cross-Sectional Study In A Pregnant Population, An-Sofie Van Parys, Ellen Descheppe, Kristien Michielsen, Anna Galle, Kristien Roelens, Marleen Temmerman, Hans Verstraelen

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: The objective of this paper is to explore whether IPV 12 months before and/or during pregnancy is associated with poor psychosocial health.

Methods: From June 2010 to October 2012, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 antenatal care clinics in Belgium. Consenting pregnant women were asked to complete a questionnaire on socio-demographics, psychosocial health and violence in a separate room. Overall, 2586 women were invited to participate and we were able to use data from 1894 women (73.2 %) for analysis. Ethical clearance was obtained in all participating hospitals.

Results: We found a significant correlation between IPV and poor …

Achieving Pregnancy Safely In Hiv-Affected Individuals And Couples: An Important Strategy To Eliminate Hiv Transmission From Mother-To-Child And Between Sexual Partners, Mmeje Okeoma, Betty Njoroge, Craig Cohen, Marleen Temmerman, Sten H. Vermund, Sheryl Van Der Poel

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

HIV-infected individuals are living longer, more productive lives. HIV-affected individuals and couples experience personal and social desires to reproduce for all the same reasons as uninfected individuals and couples,1 and thus require safe reproductive options. HIV prevention interventions often do not consider the childbearing desires of HIV-affected individuals or couples, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Failure to assist women with desired fertility can contribute to continued HIV transmission and must be addressed within national elimination of mother-to-child transmission (eMTCT) strategies.

A human rights perspective suggests that HIV-affected couples* should have the same ability to choose if and when …