Blar i Faculty of Health Sciences på emneord "graviditet"
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Assessment of foetal heart rate monitoring devices in referral hospitals in Tanzania: Towards improved quality of intrapartum care
(PhD thesis;482, Doctoral thesis, 2019-11)Background: There are 2.5 million neonatal deaths that occur globally each year: 25% of them secondary to labour complications (intrapartum related). In addition, 2.6 million stillbirths occur globally each year, 40% of ... -
Effectiveness of a novel continuous doppler (Moyo) versus intermittent doppler in intrapartum detection of abnormal foetal heart rate: A randomised controlled study in Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01)Background: Intrapartum foetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring is crucial for identification of hypoxic foetuses and subsequent interventions. We compared continuous monitoring using a novel nine-crystal FHR monitor (Moyo) ... -
Glycated albumin in pregnancy: LC-MS/MS-based reference interval in healthy, nulliparous Scandinavian women and its diagnostic accuracy in gestational diabetes mellitus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-02)Glycated albumin (GA) may be a useful biomarker of glycemia in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to establish the reference interval (RI) for GA, analyzed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), ... -
"I was relieved to know that my baby was safe": women's attitudes and perceptions on using a new electronic fetal heart rate monitor during labor in Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02)To increase labor monitoring and prevent neonatal morbidity and mortality, a new wireless, strap-on electronic fetal heart rate monitor called Moyo was introduced in Tanzania in 2016. As part of the ongoing evaluation of ... -
Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: Prognosis, risk factors, consequences, and chiropractic management
(PhD thesis UiS;541, Doctoral thesis, 2020-09)Background Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder during pregnancy; affected women experience various degrees of pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. In addition, PGP is a frequent cause ... -
The prevalence, implications, and clinical course of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2021-12)Background Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy is common and, indeed, has always been considered normal. It is commonly associated with moderate to severe pain that impairs everyday activities such as getting up ...