- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Male Reproductive Health Studies
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Sex work and related issues
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2014-2024
Universidade do Porto
2022
International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
2013-2019
Universidade de São Paulo
2019
Hospital Barros Luco-Trudeau
1973-2015
Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira
2015
RELX Group (United States)
2013
RELX Group (United Kingdom)
2013
Profamilia
1993-2011
Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp
1978-2010
<b>Objective</b> To assess the risks and benefits associated with caesarean delivery compared vaginal delivery. <b>Design</b> Prospective cohort study within 2005 WHO global survey on maternal perinatal health. <b>Setting</b> 410 health facilities in 24 areas eight randomly selected Latin American countries; 123 were 120 participated provided data <b>Participants</b> 106 546 deliveries reported during three month period, available for 97 095 (91% coverage). <b>Main outcome measures</b>...
Objective To develop an indicator of maternal near miss as a proxy for death and to study its association with factors perinatal outcomes.Methods In multicenter cross-sectional study, we collected data from the hospital records sample women admitted delivery over period two three months in 120 hospitals located eight Latin American countries.We followed stratified multistage cluster random design.We assessed intra-hospital occurrence severe morbidity latter's characteristics...
In 2012, the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) produced a chart detailing recommended dosages misoprostol when used alone, for variety gynecologic obstetric indications. light new evidence1-13 through expert deliberation, this has now been revised expanded (Fig. 1). Some areas were particularly challenging to develop given limited, low-quality, or inconsistent evidence. The present commentary is intended explain some changes decisions made. layout categorized...
Os autores fazem uma análise sobre a situação da operação cesárea no Brasil, que atingiu, na última década, níveis de incidência extremamente elevados, superiores aos qualquer outro país. A partir dos dados disponíveis nível nacional cesáreas ao longo anos, tenta-se caracterizar esta tendência e estabelecer suas diferenças sócio-econômicas regionais, mostram mais alta para os indivíduos regiões favorecidos economicamente. Consideram-se, também, fatores influenciam incidência, incluindo...
Caesarean section rates continue to increase worldwide with uncertain medical consequences. Auditing and analysing caesarean other perinatal outcomes in a reliable continuous manner is critical for understanding reasons changes over time.
To set up a global system for monitoring maternal and perinatal health in 54 countries worldwide.The WHO Global Survey Monitoring Maternal Perinatal Health was implemented through network of institutions, selected using stratified multistage cluster sampling design. Focused information on abstracted from hospital records entered specially developed online data management system. Data were collected over two- to three-month period each institution. The project coordinated by supported...
ABSTRACT: Background: In Brazil, one‐fourth of all women deliver in the private sector, where rate cesarean deliveries is extremely high (70%). Most (64%) sector cesareans are scheduled, although many would have preferred a vaginal delivery. The question this study addresses whether childbearing were induced to accept procedure by their physicians, and if so, how? Methods: Three face‐to‐face structured interviews conducted with 1,612 (519 1,093 public sector) early pregnancy, approximately 1...
Unsafe abortion continues to be a major cause of maternal death; it accounts for 14.5% all deaths globally and almost these occur in countries with restrictive laws. A strong body accumulated evidence shows that the simple means drastically reduce unsafe abortion-related morbidity is make legal institutional termination pregnancy broadly accessible. Despite this evidence, denied even when condition met. The present article aims contribute better understanding one can favor greater access...
Rates of cesarean section continue to increase throughout the world. The authors analyzed data from 2005 World Health Organization global survey on maternal and perinatal health in an attempt clarify association between operative delivery pregnancy outcome at institutional level. database consisted a multistage stratified sample 24 geographic regions 8 Latin American countries. Data were collected for all women admitted 120 institutions (randomly chosen 410 hospitals) who over 3-month...
Objective To describe the prevalence of labour induction, together with its risk factors and outcomes in Latin America. Design Analysis 2005 WHO global survey database. Setting Eight selected American countries. Population All women who gave birth during study period 120 participating institutions. Methods Bivariate multivariate analyses. Main outcome measures Indications for induction per country, success rate method, maternal perinatal outcomes. Results Of 97 095 deliveries included...
To assess the frequency of elective induction labour and its determinants in selected Latin America countries; quantify success attaining vaginal delivery, compare rates caesarean adverse maternal perinatal outcomes after versus spontaneous low-risk pregnancies.Of 37,444 deliveries women with pregnancies, 1847 (4.9%) were electively induced. The factors associated among cases induced onset compared. Odds ratios for potentially calculated, as relative risks having an or outcome (both their...