Search Results - "Buekens, Pierre M"
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A population-based, multifaceted strategy to implement antenatal corticosteroid treatment versus standard care for the reduction of neonatal mortality due to preterm birth in low-income and middle-income countries: the ACT cluster-randomised trial
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (14-02-2015)“…Summary Background Antenatal corticosteroids for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth are among the most effective hospital-based interventions to reduce…”
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Understanding perinatal patient’s health preferences and patient-provider relationships to prevent congenital syphilis in California and Louisiana
Published in BMC pregnancy and childbirth (11-07-2022)“…Background Congenital syphilis (CS) has reemerged as a global maternal and child health crisis. Kern County, California and East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana…”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of antenatal syphilis screening and treatment for the prevention of congenital syphilis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia: results of qualitative formative research
Published in BMC health services research (14-08-2017)“…The impact of untreated syphilis during pregnancy on neonatal health remains a major public health threat worldwide. Given the high prevalence of syphilis…”
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An approach to identify a minimum and rational proportion of caesarean sections in resource-poor settings: a global network study
Published in The Lancet global health (01-08-2018)“…Caesarean section prevalence is increasing in Asia and Latin America while remaining low in most African regions. Caesarean section delivery is effective for…”
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Interest of pregnant women in the use of SMS (short message service) text messages for the improvement of perinatal and postnatal care
Published in Reproductive health (06-08-2012)“…Mobile health (mHealth) is emerging as a useful tool to improve healthcare access especially in the developing world, where limited access to health services…”
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Safety of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Vaccine (07-06-2023)“…•COVID-19 during pregnancy imposes a risk of severe disease and adverse birth outcomes.•Data about the safety of vaccination against COVID-19 for pregnant…”
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Safety of components and platforms of COVID-19 vaccines considered for use in pregnancy: A rapid review
Published in Vaccine (24-09-2021)“…•Pregnant persons with COVID-19 may present with severe illness and adverse pregnancy or birth outcomes.•Data about the safety of vaccination against COVID-19…”
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Measurement error, microcephaly prevalence and implications for Zika: an analysis of Uruguay perinatal data
Published in Archives of disease in childhood (01-05-2020)“…Background and objectiveThe Zika virus outbreak has drawn attention to microcephaly, whose definition is based on head circumference measuring below a…”
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Safety, immunogenicity, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant persons: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis
Published in Medicine (Baltimore) (03-03-2023)“…Numerous vaccines have been evaluated and approved for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since pregnant persons have been excluded from most clinical trials…”
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Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm births in resource-limited settings – Authors' reply
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (16-05-2015)“…By contrast, our antenatal corticosteroid trial (ACT)1 was done in low-income and middle-income countries, evidence showed no benefit with use of this drug.1…”
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A Multifaceted Strategy to Implement Brief Smoking Cessation Counseling During Antenatal Care in Argentina and Uruguay: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Published in Nicotine & tobacco research (01-05-2016)“…Argentina and Uruguay have a high prevalence of smoking during pregnancy. However, and despite national recommendations, pregnant women are not routinely…”
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The US Cancer Moonshot initiative
Published in The lancet oncology (01-05-2016)“…Since the beginning of the so-called war on cancer, the most notable cancer successes have been due to the power and effectiveness of prevention…”
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The Antenatal Corticosteroids Trial (ACT)'s explanations for neonatal mortality - a secondary analysis
Published in Reproductive health (24-05-2016)“…The Antenatal Corticosteroid Trial assessed the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of a multifaceted intervention to increase the use of antenatal…”
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The Antenatal Corticosteroids Trial (ACT): a secondary analysis to explore site differences in a multi-country trial
Published in Reproductive health (24-05-2016)“…The Antenatal Corticosteroid Trial (ACT) assessed the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of a multifaceted intervention to increase the use of antenatal…”
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Use of antenatal corticosteroids at health facilities and communities in low-and-middle income countries
Published in Reproductive health (27-05-2016)“…Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) for women at high risk of preterm birth is an effective intervention to reduce neonatal mortality among preterm babies…”
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The global network antenatal corticosteroids trial: impact on stillbirth
Published in Reproductive health (02-06-2016)“…Antenatal corticosteroids are commonly used to reduce neonatal mortality, but most research to date has been in high-resource settings and few studies have…”
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The Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research: A model of capacity-building research
Published in Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine (01-10-2015)“…Summary In response to the global effort to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5, a partnership was created between the Eunice…”
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Impact of coping styles on post-traumatic stress disorder and depressive symptoms among pregnant women exposed to Hurricane Katrina
Published in American journal of disaster medicine (2012)“…Experiencing natural disasters such as hurricanes is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. We examined the role played by…”
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A Population-Based, Multifaceted Strategy to Implement Antenatal Corticosteroid Treatment Versus Standard Care for the Reduction of Neonatal Mortality Due to Preterm Birth in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries: The ACT Cluster Randomized Trial
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Hurricane Katrina experience and the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression among pregnant women
Published in American journal of disaster medicine (01-05-2010)“…Little is known about the effects of disaster exposure and intensity on the development of mental disorders among pregnant women. The aim of this study was to…”
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