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  1. Article ; Online: The impact of covid-19 pandemic on pregnancy outcome.

    Gholami, Roya / Borumandnia, Nasrin / Kalhori, Elham / Taheri, Mahshid / Khodakarami, Nahid

    BMC pregnancy and childbirth

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 811

    Abstract: Background: The acute respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread rapidly worldwide yet has not been eliminated. The infection is especially deadly in vulnerable populations. The current studies indicate that pregnant women are ... ...

    Abstract Background: The acute respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread rapidly worldwide yet has not been eliminated. The infection is especially deadly in vulnerable populations. The current studies indicate that pregnant women are at greater risk of getting seriously ill. Even though fetuses protect against disease, the additional finding showed that the COVID-19 pandemic could increase fetal and maternal morbidities. In a situation where COVID-19 and new strains of the virus are still not controlled, scientists predicted that the world might experience another pandemic. Consequently, more research about the effects of COVID-19 infection on pregnancy outcomes is needed. This study aimed to compare the pregnancy outcomes of Iranian pregnant women in the first year of the pandemic with the previous year.
    Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was performed to compare the pregnancy outcome during the COVID-19 pandemic among Iranian pregnant women who gave birth during the pandemic and one year before the pandemic (2019-2020 and 2020-2021). The sample size was 2,371,332 births registered at hospitals and birth centers platforms. The studied variables include stillbirth, congenital anomaly, birth weight, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, cesarean section, ICU admission, mean of the gestational age at birth, preterm births, NICU admission, neonatal mortality and the percentage of deliveries with at least one complication such as blood transfusion and postpartum ICU admission. Analyzing data was done by using SPSS version 25 software.
    Results: We found statistical differences between pregnancy and birth outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to one year before. The risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, cesarean section, preterm birth and NICU admission were clinically significant. Also, there was a significant decrease in mean gestational age.
    Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the pregnancy outcome by increasing morbidities and complications during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In addition, extensive quarantine outbreaks disrupted the healthcare system and hindered access to prenatal services. It is necessary to develop preventive and therapeutic care protocols for similar pandemic conditions.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Infant, Newborn ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy Outcome/epidemiology ; Diabetes, Gestational/epidemiology ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/complications ; Pre-Eclampsia/epidemiology ; Prospective Studies ; Cesarean Section/adverse effects ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Iran/epidemiology ; Premature Birth/epidemiology ; Premature Birth/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059869-5
    ISSN 1471-2393 ; 1471-2393
    ISSN (online) 1471-2393
    ISSN 1471-2393
    DOI 10.1186/s12884-023-06098-z
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  2. Article ; Online: The incidence of congenital anomalies in newborns before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Heidarzadeh, Mohammad / Taheri, Mahshid / Mazaheripour, Zohreh / Abbasi-Khameneh, Fariba

    Italian journal of pediatrics

    2022  Volume 48, Issue 1, Page(s) 174

    Abstract: Background: Pregnant women are one of the most vulnerable groups in the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the lack of knowledge about fetal and perinatal complications following Covid-19 infection, the association of Covid-19 pandemic and congenital anomalies ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pregnant women are one of the most vulnerable groups in the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the lack of knowledge about fetal and perinatal complications following Covid-19 infection, the association of Covid-19 pandemic and congenital anomalies in babies conceived and born during this pandemic is unclear. Current study aimed to investigate the association between the Covid-19 pandemic and congenital birth anomalies in Iran. The population of newborns whose embryonic period coincided with the Covid-19 crises were compared with a similar group born during the pre-Covid-19 period.
    Methods: This is a retrospective comparative analysis of congenital birth anomalies in Iran; desired data was extracted from national birth registry database. All registered congenital anomalies in hospital births were compared between two time periods: During Covid-19 (1st November 2020- 28th February 2021) and Before Covid-19 (1st November 2019-29th February 2020). Incidence of congenital anomalies at birth were compared and analyzed between these two time periods.
    Results: The incidence of congenital birth anomalies are significantly increased during Covid-19 pandemic compared with before Covid-19 (P value < 0.00001). The number of all types of anomalies has increased in the current pandemic, but the congenital anomalies of the central nervous system (P value = 0.04) and Genitourinary (P value = 0.03) have a larger contribution than before.
    Conclusion: Covid-19 pandemic are associated with congenital anomalies at birth. There are several factors in the Covid-19 pandemic which can affect fetal development in the first trimester of pregnancy. Possible reasons include vertical transmission of Covid-19 infection; maternal fever, stress and anxiety; insufficient preconception and prenatal care; neglect of fetal screening; and poverty imposed by this pandemic.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Pandemics ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Diagnosis ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2088556-8
    ISSN 1824-7288 ; 1720-8424
    ISSN (online) 1824-7288
    ISSN 1720-8424
    DOI 10.1186/s13052-022-01368-6
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  3. Article ; Online: Perceived strategies to reduce traumatic childbirth amongst Iranian childbearing women: a qualitative study.

    Taheri, Mahshid / Taghizadeh, Ziba / Jafari, Nahid / Takian, Amirhossein

    BMC pregnancy and childbirth

    2020  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 350

    Abstract: Background: Psychological birth trauma (PBT), mainly due to overlooking maternal mental health, is a common and high prevalence public health problem in low-resource settings. Preventing PBT is a good indicator of the realization of human rights in ... ...

    Abstract Background: Psychological birth trauma (PBT), mainly due to overlooking maternal mental health, is a common and high prevalence public health problem in low-resource settings. Preventing PBT is a good indicator of the realization of human rights in healthcare. This work reports the results of a qualitative study that aimed to identify perceived strategies of PBT prevention among childbearing women in Iran.
    Methods: We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 22 mothers with history of traumatic childbirth, two mothers with positive childbirth experience, two spouses, and eight health professionals between April and June 2017. We used purposive sampling method to recruit traumatized mothers, while health experts were selected based on their relevant expertise and experience. Our initial literature review identified eight categories, using which we developed our interview guide and conducted the content analysis approach.
    Results: With the maximum possible purification, we reached 50 thematic codes. The strategies to prevent PBT are generally summarized in four major themes and 13 categories: 1) skill-builder knowledge [Birth preparedness, Mothers' empowerment in maintaining mental health, Understanding the importance of mental care in maternity services], 2) responsible caregiving [Support loop, Good behavior of the caregivers, Deepening trust, Struggle with medicalization of childbirth, Labour pain relief, Special services for maternal mental health], 3) the alliance of prenatal and antenatal care [Continuity of care, Coordination of prenatal and antenatal caregivers], and 4) reconstruction of the structures [Efficient management, Rebuilding physical structures].
    Conclusions: This is a comprehensive approach towards PBT prevention, which can guide future efforts to reduce PBT at the clinical level and open further avenues for future studies. We recommend policy makers to consider the integration of multilevel and multidimensional PBT prevention interventions, simultaneously within maternity care services packages for promotion of mental health.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Delivery, Obstetric/psychology ; Female ; Health Personnel/psychology ; Humans ; Iran ; Labor Pain/psychology ; Labor, Obstetric/psychology ; Male ; Maternal Health Services/standards ; Middle Aged ; Mothers/psychology ; Parturition/psychology ; Pregnancy ; Qualitative Research ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1471-2393
    ISSN (online) 1471-2393
    DOI 10.1186/s12884-020-03045-0
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  4. Article ; Online: Cesarean delivery in Iran: a population-based analysis using the Robson classification system.

    Pourshirazi, Maryam / Heidarzadeh, Mohammad / Taheri, Mahshid / Esmaily, Habibollah / Babaey, Farah / Talkhi, Nasrin / Gholizadeh, Leila

    BMC pregnancy and childbirth

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 185

    Abstract: Background: The rise of Cesarean Sections (CS) is a global concern. In Iran, the rate of CS increased from 40.7% in 2005 to 53% in 2014. This figure is even higher in the private sector.: Objective: To analyze the CS rates in the last 2 years using ... ...

    Abstract Background: The rise of Cesarean Sections (CS) is a global concern. In Iran, the rate of CS increased from 40.7% in 2005 to 53% in 2014. This figure is even higher in the private sector.
    Objective: To analyze the CS rates in the last 2 years using the Robson Classification System in Iran.
    Methods: A retrospective analysis of all in-hospital electronically recorded deliveries in Iran was conducted using the Robson classification. Comparisons were made in terms of the type of hospital, CS rate, and obstetric population, and contributions of each group to the overall cesarean deliveries were reported.
    Results: Two million three hundred twenty-two thousand five hundred women gave birth, 53.6% delivered through CS. Robson group 5 was the largest contributing group to the overall number of cesarean deliveries (47.1%) at a CS rate of 98.4%. Group 2 and 1 ranked the second and third largest contributing groups to overall CSs (20.6 and 10.8%, respectively). The latter groups had CS rates much higher than the WHO recommendation of 67.2 and 33.1%, respectively. "Fetal Distress" and "Undefined Indications" were the most common reasons for cesarean deliveries at CS rates of 13.6 and 13.4%, respectively. There was a significant variation in CS rate among the three types of hospitals for Robson groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10.
    Conclusion: The study revealed significant variations in CS rate by hospital peer-group, especially for the private maternity units, suggesting the need for further attention and audit of the Robson groups that significantly influence the overall CS rate. The study results will help policymakers identify effective strategies to reduce the CS rate in Iran, providing appropriate benchmarking to compare obstetric care with other countries that have better maternal and perinatal outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Cesarean Section/classification ; Cesarean Section/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Hospitals, Private ; Hospitals, Public ; Humans ; Iran ; Population Surveillance/methods ; Pregnancy ; Registries ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059869-5
    ISSN 1471-2393 ; 1471-2393
    ISSN (online) 1471-2393
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  5. Article ; Online: Creating a positive perception of childbirth experience: systematic review and meta-analysis of prenatal and intrapartum interventions.

    Taheri, Mahshid / Takian, Amirhossien / Taghizadeh, Ziba / Jafari, Nahid / Sarafraz, Nasrin

    Reproductive health

    2018  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 73

    Abstract: Background: A negative experience in childbirth is associated with chronic maternal morbidities. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify currently available successful interventions to create a positive perception of ... ...

    Abstract Background: A negative experience in childbirth is associated with chronic maternal morbidities. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify currently available successful interventions to create a positive perception of childbirth experience which can prevent psychological birth trauma.
    Methods: Randomized controlled trials of interventions in pregnancy or labour which aimed to improve childbirth experience versus usual care were identified from 1994 to September 2016. Low risk pregnant or childbearing women were chosen as the study population. PEDRO scale and Cochrane risk of bias tool were used for quality assessment. Pooled effect estimates were calculated when more than two studies had similar intervention. If it was not possible to include a study in the meta-analysis, its data were summarized narratively.
    Results: After screening of 7832 titles/abstracts, 20 trials including 22,800 participants from 12 countries were included. Successful strategies to create a positive perception of childbirth experience were supporting women during birth (Risk Ratio = 1.35, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.07 to 1.71), intrapartum care with minimal intervention (Risk Ratio = 1.29, 95% Confidence Interval:1.15 to 1.45) and birth preparedness and readiness for complications (Mean Difference = 3.27, 95% Confidence Interval: 0.66 to 5.88). Most of the relaxation and pain relief strategies were not successful to create a positive birth experience (Mean Difference = - 2.64, 95% Confidence Intervention: - 6.80 to 1.52).
    Conclusion: The most effective strategies to create a positive birth experience are supporting women during birth, intrapartum care with minimal intervention and birth preparedness. This study might be helpful in clinical approaches and designing future studies about prevention of the negative and traumatic birth experiences.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Labor, Obstetric/psychology ; Pain Management ; Parturition/psychology ; Patient Satisfaction ; Perception ; Postpartum Period/psychology ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Care/psychology ; Stress, Psychological/prevention & control
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-05-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 1742-4755
    ISSN (online) 1742-4755
    DOI 10.1186/s12978-018-0511-x
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  6. Article: Resolving Vitamin D Deficiency in the Preconception Period among High-Risk Reproductive Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Taheri, Mahshid / Baheiraei, Azam / Rahimi Foroushani, Abbas / Modarres, Maryam

    Iranian Red Crescent medical journal

    2014  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) e11175

    Abstract: Background: Although vitamin D deficiency has been linked to potential complications in reproductive women, the recommended intake dosage of this vitamin in populations with high incidence of deficiency in preconception period has not been defined.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although vitamin D deficiency has been linked to potential complications in reproductive women, the recommended intake dosage of this vitamin in populations with high incidence of deficiency in preconception period has not been defined.
    Objectives: The study investigated the effect of consuming a dosage of 2000 IU/day oral vitamin D for 105 days, on serum levels of this vitamin in reproductive women.
    Materials and methods: 229 women with 18-35 years old, who were confirmed to be vitamin D deficient (vitamin D < 75 nmol/L), were randomized into the intervention and control groups and after 15 weeks consumption of the supplement and placebo, their serum samples were obtained.
    Results: At baseline the mean serum levels of vitamin D in the control group was 23.34 ± 15.87 nmol/L and in intervention group was 25.13 ± 18.46 nmol/L, that these values didn't have any significant difference (P = 0.43), while after intervention, significant differences between the two groups was noticed (P < 0.001). The affecting factors to achieve normal range of vitamin D in the intervention group included basal amounts of vitamin D and two underlying factors based on questionnaire data: use of oral supplements (except vitamin D and calcium) in daily life and perfect sun exposure.
    Conclusion: This study showed positive effect of the 2000 IU/day oral vitamin D on the serum level elevation of this vitamin in reproductive women.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-01-05
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2415781-8
    ISSN 2074-1812 ; 1561-4395 ; 2074-1804
    ISSN (online) 2074-1812 ; 1561-4395
    ISSN 2074-1804
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  7. Article: Treatment of vitamin D deficiency is an effective method in the elimination of asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial.

    Taheri, Mahshid / Baheiraei, Azam / Foroushani, Abbas Rahimi / Nikmanesh, Bahram / Modarres, Maryam

    The Indian journal of medical research

    2015  Volume 141, Issue 6, Page(s) 799–806

    Abstract: Background & objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent vaginal infection in women of reproductive age group which has been found to be associated with vitamin D deficiency. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness ... ...

    Abstract Background & objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent vaginal infection in women of reproductive age group which has been found to be associated with vitamin D deficiency. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the administration of 2000 IU/day edible vitamin D for 15 wk to eliminate asymptomatic BV among reproductive age women with vitamin D deficiency.
    Methods: A total of 208 women with asymptomatic BV, who were found to be eligible after interviews and laboratory tests, were randomly assigned to a control group (n=106) or an intervention group (n=105). They used vitamin D drops daily for 105 days. Vaginal and blood samples were taken before and after the second intervention using identical methods (Nugent score for BV diagnosis, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D for vitamin D determination).
    Results: The cure rate of asymptomatic BV was 63.5 per cent in the intervention and 19.2 per cent in the control group (P <0.001). The results showed that being unmarried (P=0.02), being passive smoker (P<0.001), and being in the luteal phase of a menstrual cycle during sampling (P=0.01) were significantly associated with post-intervention BV positive results. After these elements were controlled, the odds of BV positive results in the control group was 10.8 times more than in the intervention group (P<0.001).
    Interpretation & conclusions: Among women in reproductive age group with vitamin D deficiency, the administration of 2000 IU/day edible vitamin D was effective in eliminating asymptomatic BV. This treatment could be useful in preventing the symptoms and side effects of BV.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Iran ; Logistic Models ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vagina/microbiology ; Vagina/pathology ; Vaginosis, Bacterial/complications ; Vaginosis, Bacterial/drug therapy ; Vitamin D/administration & dosage ; Vitamin D/analogs & derivatives ; Vitamin D Deficiency/complications ; Vitamin D Deficiency/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Vitamin D (1406-16-2) ; 25-hydroxyvitamin D (A288AR3C9H)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-06
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 390883-5
    ISSN 0971-5916 ; 0019-5340
    ISSN 0971-5916 ; 0019-5340
    DOI 10.4103/0971-5916.160707
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