scholarly journals Deficiency of vitamins C and E in women of childbearing age in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Camila Lucchetta ◽  
Sophia de Andrade Cavicchioli ◽  
Ana Luísa Rodriguez Gini ◽  
Marcela Forgerini ◽  
Fabiana Rossi Varallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age

scholarly journals Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age in Africa during 2000–2016: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. e012255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tawanda Chivese ◽  
Werfalli Mahmoud ◽  
Itai Magodoro ◽  
Andre P Kengne ◽  
Shane A Norris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age

scholarly journals Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age in Africa during 2000–2016: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e024345
Author(s):  
Tawanda Chivese ◽  
Mahmoud M Werfalli ◽  
Itai Magodoro ◽  
Rekai Lionel Chinhoyi ◽  
A P Kengne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
African Women ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

ObjectivesThe aim of this research was to estimate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), in African women of childbearing age.Study designSystematic review and meta-analysis of relevant African studies published from January 2000 to December 2016.Data sourcesWe searched several databases, including EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, grey literature and references of included studies.SettingStudies carried out in African communities or any population-based studies were included.ParticipantsWe included studies, carried out in Africa, with non-pregnant women of childbearing age. Studies must have been published between the years 2000 and 2016.OutcomesThe primary outcome was prevalent T2DM. The secondary outcomes were IFG and IGT.Data extraction and synthesisTwo reviewers independently extracted data and, using the adapted Hoy risk of bias tool, independently assessed for risk of bias. We used random-effects meta-analysis models to pool prevalence estimates across studies. We used Cochran’s Q statistic and the I2 statistic to assess heterogeneity.ResultsA total of 39 studies from 27 countries were included, totaling 52 075 participants, of which 3813 had T2DM. The pooled prevalence of T2DM was 7.2% (95% CI 5.6% to 8.9%) overall and increased with age. The pooled prevalence was 6.0% (95% CI 4.2% to 8.2%) for impaired fasting glycemia while the prevalence of IGT ranged from 0.9% to 37.0% in women aged 15–24 and 45–54 years, respectively. Substantial heterogeneity across studies was not explained by major studies characteristics such as period of publication, rural/urban setting or whether a study was nationally representative or not.ConclusionThis review highlights the need for interventions to prevent and control diabetes in African women of childbearing age, in view of the significant prevalence of T2DM and prediabetes.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42015027635

Ventral hernia recurrence in women of childbearing age: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hernia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1067-1075 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Nouh ◽  
F. S. Ali ◽  
K. J. Krause ◽  
I. Zaimi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ventral Hernia ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hernia Recurrence ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age

scholarly journals Iodine deficiency in women of childbearing age in Brazil: systematic review and meta-analysis

Revista Vitae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Camila Lucchetta ◽  
Ana Luísa Rodriguez Gini ◽  
Sophia de Andrade Cavicchioli ◽  
Marcela Forgerini ◽  
Fabiana Rossi Varallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age

Background: Despite current policies of salt iodination, iodine deficiency is still a global public health problem, especially in women. So far, conflicting evidence has been suggested for the prevalence of iodine deficiency in Brazil. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of iodine deficiency and associated factors in women of childbearing age in Brazil. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using databases (PubMed, LILACS, WHO, Scopus, and Capes’ dissertation and thesis), from inception to May 2020. Meta-analyses of proportions were performed using the variance inverse for the fixed model. Reporting and methodological quality were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool to prevalence studies. Results: Our review identified seven studies published between 2002 e 2017, including 1354 participants, especially pregnant women. All studies presented at least one quality limitation, mainly regarding the sampling method (i.e., convenience) and small sample size. The prevalence of iodine deficiency ranged among studies from 16% to 62%. In contrast, the meta-analysis identified a mean prevalence of 40% (95% confidence interval, CI 37%-43%) for pregnant women and 13% (95% CI 4%-24%) for non-pregnant women. Cumulative meta-analysis suggests a tendency of higher iodine deficiency prevalence from 2018 in pregnant women. Conclusions: Although this systematic review identified studies with poor methodological and reporting quality, a high prevalence of iodine deficiency was identified in pregnant women, reinforcing the importance of national nutritional policies for monitoring iodine status in this population. Future studies should consider random probabilistic sampling, appropriate sample size, and pre-defined subgroup analysis to adequately inform the prevalence of iodine deficiency and associated factors in women of childbearing age and support health policies.

scholarly journals Association among cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 gene, rs231775 polymorphism, and recurrent pregnancy loss risk

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonghui Song ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Qian Xu
Keyword(s):  
T Lymphocyte ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Lymphocyte Antigen ◽  
Similar Association

Abstract Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) is expressed constitutively on regulatory T cells. So far, several studies have focused on association between CTLA-4 gene polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). However, above association between the CTLA-4 gene polymorphism and RPL susceptibility is uncertain. Therefore, we performed a timely meta-analysis of all current publications to clarify this relationship. We located articles from the PubMed and Chinese language (WanFang) databases that were published up until July 25, 2018. Finally, we obtained six case–control studies, containing 2405 total cases and 2607 total controls, based on search criteria for abortion susceptibility related to the CTLA-4 +49 G/A polymorphism. The odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) revealed association strengths. There was significantly decreased association between this polymorphism and whole population risk (e.g. AA vs. GG: OR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.38–0.81, P=0.002). Additionally, in ethnicity subgroups, similar association was found both in China (e.g. AA vs. GG: OR = 0.49, 95% CI = 0.39–0.63, P=0.002) and non-China (e.g. AG vs. GG: OR = 0.46, 95% CI = 0.34–0.63, P<0.001). Current analysis suggested CTLA-4 +49 G/A polymorphism may weakly decrease RPL risk for women of childbearing age.

scholarly journals Efficacy of acupuncture for melasma: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liheng Tang ◽  
◽  
Jin Xian ◽  
Ye Zhang ◽  
Changyun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Condition ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Topical Drugs ◽  
Chemical Peeling ◽  
Review Question

Review question / Objective: How effective is acupuncture in treating melasma compared to conventional treatment？ Condition being studied: Melasma is a common acquired hyperpigmentation of the skin. The clinical manifestations are light brown or dark brown patches symmetrically distributed on the cheeks, forehead and mandibular with different shades and unclear borders. Melasma particularly affects women during menstruation, especially in thirties and forties Asian women. The incidence of Asian women of childbearing age is as high as 30%. Current treatments for melasma include topical drugs, chemical peeling agents, laser and light treatments, and systemic drugs. Despite the strong demand for treatment, the treatment of melasma is still very challenging, the results are inconsistent, and the recurrence rate is almost constant.

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