Search for dissertations about: "stillbirths"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the word stillbirths.

  2. 1. Fertility and female dietary exposure to persistent organochlorine compounds

    Author : Anna Axmon; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; industrial medicine; Yrkesmedicin; arbetsmiljömedicin; Public health; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; epidemiologi; Occupational health; DDE; DDT; dioxins; polychlorinated biphenyls; persistent organochlorine compounds; stillbirths; miscarriages; Fertility; time to pregnancy;

    Abstract : Persistent organochlorine compounds (POC), such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and dioxins, are long-lived and highly lipophilic compounds which are present in all biota today. In Sweden, one of the major exposure routes for POC is through the consumption of fatty fish from the Baltic Sea, which is off the east coast of Sweden, and one of the most highly exposed populations is the fishermen's wives and sisters from the east coast. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pregnancies with decreased fetal movements : risk factors and strategies for mitigation of poor neonatal outcomes

    Author : Irene Sterpu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background and aims: The most feared complication of pregnancy is stillbirth. Globally there are 2.6 million stillbirths annually with more than 7000 deaths a day. Pregnancies with reduced fetal movements have a higher risk of stillbirth and growth restriction. READ MORE

  5. 3. Placental pathology regarding inflammation and a new classification of stillbirth

    Author : Ingela Hulthén Varli; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The incidence of stillbirth has remained almost constant during the last 2-3 decades despite obvious improvements in obstetric care. To achieve a reduction of stillbirth, better understanding of the etiology is imperative. Relevant test protocols and audit work is reported to reduce the number of unexplained cases. READ MORE

  6. 4. Exploring the Under Reporting of Pregnancy and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Population and Health Surveys : A Multi-Country Qualitative Study

    Author : Doris Kwesiga Kambugyiro; Mats Målqvist; Leif Eriksson; Peter Waiswa; Chris Garimoi Orach; Hannah Blencowe; Everd Maniple Bikaitwoha; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pregnancy; Adverse pregnancy outcomes; Demographic and Health Survey;

    Abstract : Introduction: Globally in 2021, an estimated 2.3 million newborn deaths and 1.9 million stillbirths occurred, with highest mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. True mortality is likely higher due to under reporting of pregnancies and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (APOs). READ MORE

  7. 5. Maternal and Neonatal Death Review System to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health Care Services in Bangladesh

    Author : Animesh Biswas; Koustuv Dalal; Fazlur Rahman; Charli Eriksson; Ragnar Westerling; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bangladesh; Facility Death Review; Maternal and Neonatal Health; Social Autopsy; Verbal Autopsy; Folkhälsovetenskap; Public health;

    Abstract : Bangladesh has made encouraging progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality over the past two decades. However, deaths are much higher than in many other countries. The death reporting system to address maternal, neonatal deaths and stillbirths is still poor. READ MORE