A5013194780- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Nursing education and management
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Medical and Biological Ozone Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Skin Protection and Aging
University of Iceland
2019-2025
Reykjavík Energy (Iceland)
2024
National University Hospital of Iceland
2002-2019
Environment Agency of Iceland
2007-2008
Between 14 September and 20 October 2007, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 simultaneously occurred in the Netherlands Iceland. A total 50 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported with a STEC infection caused by same clone. The strain was type O157:H-, PT8, positive for stx 1 , 2 eae e-hly, sorbitol negative. most probable cause this international contaminated lettuce, shredded pre-packed Dutch food processing plant. Samples environment, raw produce end...
Abstract Introduction This study aims to explore maternal and perinatal outcomes of migrant women in Iceland. Material methods prospective population‐based cohort included who gave birth a singleton Iceland between 1997 2018, comprising total 92 403 births. Migrant were defined as with citizenship other than Icelandic, including refugees asylum seekers, categorized into three groups, based on their country Human Development Index score. The effect was estimated. main outcome measures onset...
Abstract Background Immigration is rapidly increasing in Iceland with 13.6% of the population holding foreign citizenship 2020. Earlier findings identified inequities childbirth care for some women Iceland. To gain insight into quality intrapartum midwifery care, migrant women's use pain management methods during birth was explored. Methods A population‐based cohort study including all a singleton between 2007 and 2018, total 48 173 births. Logistic regression analyses odds ratios (ORs) 95%...
From 28 September to 22 October, nine domestically acquired cases of Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 were diagnosed in Iceland, one which is probably a secondary case.
The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and perinatal outcomes preterm births in Iceland during 1997-2018 compare Icelandic migrant mothers.
INTRODUCTION: General anaesthesia for emergent caesarean section, though uncommon, is vital in expediting deliveries. Studies indicate higher complication risks among pregnant migrant women. This research investigates if women Iceland are more likely to undergo general section compared their Icelandic counterparts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: population-based cohort study analysed 4,415 emergency sections between 2007 and 2018, sourced from the National Birth Registry. Participants were...
Migrant women often experience worse perinatal outcomes during pregnancy, birth, and puerperium than native women, but results regarding preterm birth vary. The objective of this study was to detect the prevalence risk factors among Icelandic migrant in Iceland.The a population-based cohort with data from Medical Birth Register. included all who had singleton 22w0d 36w6d pregnancy years 1997-2018, total 89 170 women. group divided two; an citizenship foreign citizenship, that were further...