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    Analysis of first birth interval of adolescent mothers in Bangladesh, 1993-94
    (Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1997) Sultana, Shahin; Pimonpan Isarabhakdi; Ogena Nimfa B.
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    Factors affecting number of Children everborn in ever-married women age 15-49 years in Kanchanaburi
    (Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2002) Rahman, Lima; Buppha Sirirassamee; Orapin Pitakmahaket; Yupin Vorasiriamorn
    marriage was 20 years. Almost half of the sample got married below age 19 and entered into early motherhood. It was evident from the study that 38 percent of the sample had a history of teenage pregnancy. Considering birth order, it was found that married... women who were less educated and got married early gave birth to more children compared with those women who were more educated and married later. Moreover, the women involved with agricultural work had more children compared with non-agrobased
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    Factors associated with postpartum and interval female sterilization at Ramathibodi Hospital
    (Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2005) Monsupa Komolchan; Sanya Patrachai; Somsak Suthutvoravut; Vajira Singhakajen
    The objectives of this analytical observational research were to study the characteristics of women who underwent postpartum and interval female sterilization and the trend of female sterilization at Ramathiboidi hospital. Data was collected from... the records of women who underwent sterilization at Ramathiboidi hospital. There were a total of 734 women, 635 who were sterilized during postpartum period and 99 who were sterilized when they were not pregnant nor after delivery (interval sterilization
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    Rate of utilization of skilled birth attendant and the influencing factors in an urban Myanmar population
    (2015-01-01) Kanittha Chamroonsawasdi; Malar Soe; Phitaya Charupoonphol; Suwat Srisorrachatr; Mahidol University; UNFPA
    © 2014 APJPH. A survey study aimed at identifying rates and predictive factors on utilization of skilled birth attendant (SBA) among pregnant women. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 200 Myanmar women aged 18 to 49 years... SBA 2.7 times more than those who had a poor level of knowledge (odds ratio = 2.705, 95% confidence interval = 1.31-5.57). The women who had a positive attitude toward SBA utilized SBA 7.7 times more than those who had a negative attitude (odds ratio
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    Reference intervals for end-tidal carbon monoxide of preterm neonates
    (2022-01-01) Pakdeeto S.; Mahidol University
    the first 48 h after birth than thereafter (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Using this methodology, and the reference interval chart, the hemolytic rate of preterm infants ≥28 weeks can be assessed....Objectives: We constructed reference intervals for end-tidal carbon monoxide (ETCOc) levels of neonates 28 0/7 to 34 6/7 weeks gestation in order to assess hemolytic rate. Study design: This is a prospective four-NICU study in Bangkok, Thailand
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    Time duration of oxygen adaptation immediately after birth; monitoring by pulse oximeter in perinatal period of the infants at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
    (2015-01-01) Suparach Suwattanaphim; Sirisanpang Yodavuhd; Supalarp Puangsa-Art; Charoen Krung Pracharak Hospital; Mahidol University
    interval to achieve target oxygen saturation (SpO2 ≥90%) was collected for analysis. Results: The oxygen saturation of infants immediately after birth showed an increase. Median time interval was 6.5 (2-10) minutes for 90% saturation and 7 (2-10... criteria were studied. All infants were recorded pulse oximeter from the second to the tenth minute after birth. They were grouped by several factors such as maternal gravidity, gestational age, mode of delivery, Apgar score, birth weight, and sex. Time
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    The effect of BCG vaccine at birth on the development of atopy or allergic disease in young children
    (2004-01-01) R. G. Townley; I. B. Barlan; C. Patino; P. Vichyanond; M. C. Minervini; T. Simasathien; R. Nettagul; N. N. Bahceciler; D. Basdemir; T. Akkoc; S. Pongprueksa; R. J. Hopp; Creighton University School of Medicine; Marmara Universitesi; Universidad Nacional de Cordoba; Mahidol University; Creighton University Medical Center
    was given at birth. Parents who consented to have their infant included in the protocol completed an allergy family questionnaire. Infants underwent a standard purified protein derivative (PPD) test at 9 to 12 months of age, and the reaction size... of having an allergic history at the age of 2 years in Turkey (relative risk, 2.11; 95% confidence interval, 1.25-3.55; P = .005) and Thailand (relative risk, 2.16; 95% confidence interval, 1.18-3.94; P = .02) but not Argentina (relative risk, 1. 09; 95
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    Effectiveness of birth preparedness interventions on maternal and neonatal outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    (2025-10-01) Tun P.P.; Katchamat N.; Nishimura E.; Barroga E.; Ota E.; Tun P.P.; Mahidol University
    Aim: We aimed to assess the impact of birth preparedness interventions among pregnant women on the improvement of their maternal and neonatal outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: Randomized controlled trials from 2007 to 2023... that assessed birth preparedness interventions for pregnant women living in such countries were reviewed after searching on PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, and CINAHL databases. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Reviews
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    Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression in primary healthcare centres in Yangon, Myanmar
    (2021-01-01) Theigi Myo; Seo Ah Hong; Bang On Thepthien; Nate Hongkrailert; Mahidol University
    centres (AOR: 3.068) and birth interval more than 5 years (AOR: 4.594) were more likely to be associated with PPD, while preterm delivery (AOR: 0.091) was inversely associated. Conclusion: This study showed the relatively high prevalence of PPD... and the strong association with preterm delivery, pregnancy intention, breastfeeding status, birth interval as well as frequency of ANC received and travel time to health centre. It may suggest that maternal mental health services should be integrated
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    Outcomes of expectant management in hiv-infected pregnancy with preterm premature rupture of membranes at less than 34-week gestation: A case series
    (2018-01-01) Nalat Sompagdee; Chenchit Chayachinda; Francois W.D. Venter; Kanokwaroon Watananirun; University of Witwatersrand; Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
    included 3 vaginal deliveries and 3 caesarean sections. All infants' HIV molecular tests were negative at birth. The longest follow-up interval was 12 months and HIV vertical transmission remained negative. Conclusion: Expectant management in HIV-infected... presentation: During January 2008-December 2015, there were 513 HIV-infected pregnant women giving birth at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. Ten of them presented with PPROM at GA <34 weeks and six women received EM. The deliveries took place at GA 28 2/7 -33 5/7