Puerperal morbidity: a neglected area of maternal health in Sri Lanka

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Research was conducted to examine the prevalence of puerperal morbidity in Sri Lanka. Another objective was to identify mothers who have experienced relatively higher morbidity conditions in the puerperium. A sample of 600 mothers participated in structured interview schedules one week after their puerperium. Results provide evidence of high morbidity associated with childbearing among mothers in Sri Lanka.

Complications and side effects, Sri Lanka, Childbirth, Puerperal disorders

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High fertility does not cause spontaneous intrauterine fetal loss; the determinants of spontaneous fetal loss in Egypt

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This study examines the demographic determinants of spontaneous intrauterine fetal loss in Egypt. Research shows the probability of loss increases with age, pregnancy history and spacing between pregnancies. Previous occurrences of fetal loss increases the probability of additional loss as well as pregnancies conceived after long intervals.

Egypt, Middle age, Health aspects, Maternal age, Fetal death, Childbirth in middle age

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Socioeconomic development, status of women, family planning, and fertility in Bangladesh: a district level analysis

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The authors present a study showing the impact of education, social standing, and economic development have on women's use of contraceptives in Bangladesh. Study methods, socioeconomic demographic profiles, and statistical data is provided.

Bangladesh, Usage, Family planning, Contraceptives, Ethnology, Cultural anthropology

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