Search Results - "Mohangoo, Ashna D."
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Variations in rates of severe perineal tears and episiotomies in 20 European countries: a study based on routine national data in Euro-Peristat Project
Published in Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (01-07-2016)“…Rates of severe perineal tears and episiotomies are indicators of obstetrical quality of care, but their use for international comparisons is complicated by…”
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Gestational age patterns of fetal and neonatal mortality in Europe: results from the Euro-Peristat project
Published in PloS one (16-11-2011)“…The first European Perinatal Health Report showed wide variability between European countries in fetal (2.6-9.1‰) and neonatal (1.6-5.7‰) mortality rates in…”
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Development, problem behavior, and quality of life in a population based sample of eight-year-old children with Down syndrome
Published in PloS one (21-07-2011)“…Children with Down syndrome (DS) have delayed psychomotor development. We investigated levels of development, problem behavior, and Health-Related Quality of…”
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Can the Apgar Score be Used for International Comparisons of Newborn Health?
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (01-07-2017)“…Background The Apgar score has been shown to be predictive of neonatal mortality in clinical and population studies, but has not been used for international…”
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Declines in stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates in Europe between 2004 and 2010: results from the Euro-Peristat project
Published in Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) (01-06-2016)“…BackgroundStillbirth and neonatal mortality rates declined in Europe between 2004 and 2010. We hypothesised that declines might be greater for countries with…”
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International comparisons of fetal and neonatal mortality rates in high-income countries: should exclusion thresholds be based on birth weight or gestational age?
Published in PloS one (20-05-2013)“…Fetal and neonatal mortality rates are essential indicators of population health, but variations in recording of births and deaths at the limits of viability…”
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Possible Risk Factors and Their Potential Associations with Combined Heavy Metal Exposures in Pregnant Women in the Republic of Suriname
Published in Annals of global health (01-01-2024)“…The exposure of pregnant women to multiple environmental pollutants may be more disadvantageous to birth outcomes when compared to single-compound…”
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Anticipated benefits and challenges of implementing group care in Suriname’s maternity and child care sector: a contextual analysis
Published in BMC pregnancy and childbirth (18-08-2023)“…Abstract Background Suriname is a uppermiddle-income country with a relatively high prevalence of preventable pregnancy complications. Access to and usage of…”
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Implementing group care in Dutch and Surinamese maternity and child care services: the vital importance of addressing outer context barriers
Published in BMC pregnancy and childbirth (12-08-2024)“…By addressing physical and psychosocial needs, group care (GC) improves health-related behaviours, peer support, parent-provider interactions and may improve…”
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Influence of perceived stress on prenatal depression in Surinamese women enrolled in the CCREOH study
Published in Reproductive health (30-06-2021)“…Prenatal depression may have adverse health effects on mothers and their offspring. Perceived stress is an important risk factor for depression during…”
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The Association between Mercury and Lead Exposure and Liver and Kidney Function in Pregnant Surinamese Women Enrolled in the Caribbean Consortium for Research in Environmental and Occupational Health (CCREOH) Environmental Epidemiologic Cohort Study
Published in Toxics (Basel) (01-10-2022)“…Exposure to mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) may have an effect on pregnant women. We assessed the effect of exposure to mercury and lead on liver and kidney…”
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Prenatal Exposure to Mercury, Manganese, and Lead and Adverse Birth Outcomes in Suriname: A Population-Based Birth Cohort Study
Published in Toxics (Basel) (11-08-2022)“…Globally, adverse birth outcomes are increasingly linked to prenatal exposure to environmental contaminants, such as mercury, manganese, and lead. This study…”
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Evaluation of systematic assessment of asthma-like symptoms and tobacco smoke exposure in early childhood by well-child professionals: a randomised trial
Published in PloS one (13-03-2014)“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of systematic assessment of asthma-like symptoms and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure during regular…”
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The Single and Combined Effects of Prenatal Nonchemical Stressors and Lead Exposure on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Toddlers: Results from the CCREOH Environmental Epidemiologic Study in Suriname
Published in Children (Basel) (01-02-2023)“…The primary aim of this prospective study was to examine the single and combined effect of prenatal exposure to perceived stress, probable depression, and lead…”
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Perinatal health monitoring in Europe: results from the EURO-PERISTAT project
Published in Informatics for health & social care (01-03-2010)“…Data about deliveries, births, mothers and newborn babies are collected extensively to monitor the health and care of mothers and babies during pregnancy,…”
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Characterization of Urinary Pesticide Metabolite Concentrations of Pregnant Women in Suriname
Published in Toxics (Basel) (01-11-2022)“…Prenatal exposure to pesticides and the association with adverse health outcomes have been examined in several studies. However, the characterization of…”
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Sociodemographic Influences on Perceived Stress during Pregnancy: Results from the CCREOH Environmental Epidemiologic Study, Suriname
Published in Women (Basel, Switzerland) (01-06-2022)“…Screening for prenatal stress is not routine in Suriname, despite its significant impact on maternal and newborn health. This study assessed the prevalence of…”
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Contrasting mercury contamination scenarios and site susceptibilities confound fish mercury burdens in Suriname, South America
Published in Environmental pollution (1987) (01-11-2023)“…In Suriname, mercury (Hg) use has recently increased because of gold mining, which has put fish-reliant communities (e.g., Indigenous and Tribal) at risk of…”
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents with Wheezing Attacks
Published in Journal of adolescent health (01-11-2007)“…Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate health-related quality of life in adolescents with wheezing attacks using self-reported data, and to…”
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Early detection and counselling intervention of asthma symptoms in preschool children: study design of a cluster randomised controlled trial
Published in BMC public health (15-09-2010)“…Prevention of childhood asthma is an important public health objective. This study evaluates the effectiveness of early detection of preschool children with…”
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