Awareness and Knowledge About Preconception Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study of Early Years UAE Medical Students DOI Open Access

Sara Maki,

Shamsa Al Awar,

Sara Alhosani

и другие.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1), С. 181 - 181

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024

Background: Preconception health is critical for improving maternal and child health. The main objective of the study was to explore medical students’ habits, quality life, knowledge preconception healthcare. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional between 15 March 2023 31 May 2024 among students at United Arab Emirates University. To determine awareness health, we administered survey consisting an author’s questionnaire with 35 questions covering sociodemographic characteristics general as well WHO Quality Life Scale-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: participants were predominantly under 25 years old (98.5%), Emirati (91.1%), single (92.6%), female (95.8%); only 3.4% had been pregnant before. Regarding behaviors, significant number females (58.0%) never visited gynecologist. majority (72.4%) participated in sports activities. overall level low, mean 7.5 (SD = 6.36) out 24. Internet (webpages, blogs, webinars) (64.5%) major source regarding healthcare information, followed by social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram) mobile applications (57.5%), books (48.6%), family members (57.0%). There statistically correlation levels (p < 0.004) or 0.001) knowledge. Additionally, there positive life across all four WHOQOL domains. Conclusions: Medical might positively affect well-being. Fostering stronger networks support systems could benefit preconceptional

Язык: Английский

COVID‐19 in pregnancy DOI Creative Commons
Orene Greer,

Zainab Saeed,

Ee Von Woon

и другие.

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 27(1), С. 43 - 56

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Key content COVID‐19 is known to be associated with significant morbidity for pregnant women and their babies. This susceptibility adverse clinical outcomes may the unique physiological characteristics of host. Public health measures recommended management prevention critical in pregnancy lactation evolved during 2020 pandemic; some decisions were controversial. We highlight lessons learnt considerations future pandemic preparedness. Learning objectives To outline pathology pregnancy, including placental involvement. summarise current evidence‐based signpost resources updates. discuss role vaccines reduce mortality existing novel SARS‐CoV‐2 viral strains. Ethical issues Sustained international collaborative strategies are crucial ensure global equity access treatment communicable diseases.

Язык: Английский

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Time to enhance COVID-19 vaccination in women of reproductive age DOI Creative Commons
Paolo Ivo Cavoretto, Antonio Farina

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 45, С. 101069 - 101069

Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Awareness and Knowledge About Preconception Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study of Early Years UAE Medical Students DOI Open Access

Sara Maki,

Shamsa Al Awar,

Sara Alhosani

и другие.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1), С. 181 - 181

Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024

Background: Preconception health is critical for improving maternal and child health. The main objective of the study was to explore medical students’ habits, quality life, knowledge preconception healthcare. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional between 15 March 2023 31 May 2024 among students at United Arab Emirates University. To determine awareness health, we administered survey consisting an author’s questionnaire with 35 questions covering sociodemographic characteristics general as well WHO Quality Life Scale-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: participants were predominantly under 25 years old (98.5%), Emirati (91.1%), single (92.6%), female (95.8%); only 3.4% had been pregnant before. Regarding behaviors, significant number females (58.0%) never visited gynecologist. majority (72.4%) participated in sports activities. overall level low, mean 7.5 (SD = 6.36) out 24. Internet (webpages, blogs, webinars) (64.5%) major source regarding healthcare information, followed by social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram) mobile applications (57.5%), books (48.6%), family members (57.0%). There statistically correlation levels (p < 0.004) or 0.001) knowledge. Additionally, there positive life across all four WHOQOL domains. Conclusions: Medical might positively affect well-being. Fostering stronger networks support systems could benefit preconceptional

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0