Browsing UiS Brage by Journals "BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth"
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Impact of multi-professional, scenario-based training on postpartum hemorrhage in Tanzania: A quasi-experimental, pre- vs. post-intervention study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09)Background Tanzania has a relatively high maternal mortality ratio of 410 per 100,000 live births. Severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal deaths, but in most cases, it is preventable. However, ... -
On predicting time to completion for the first stage of spontaneous labor at term in multiparous women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-06)Background Labor that progresses faster than anticipated may lead to unplanned out-of-hospital births. With the aim to improve planning of transportation to birthing institutions, this study investigated predictors of ... -
Perceptions and experiences of skilled birth attendants on using a newly developed strap-on electronic fetal heart rate monitor in Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05)Background Regular fetal heart rate monitoring during labor can drastically reduce fresh stillbirths and neonatal mortality through early detection and management of fetal distress. Fetal monitoring in low-resource settings ... -
The association between pelvic girdle pain and sick leave during pregnancy; a retrospective study of a Norwegian population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10)Background: The incidence of pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy is wide ranged depending on definition, the utilised diagnostic means, and the design of the studies. PGP during pregnancy has negative effects on activities ...