The effect of fish collagen on the silver nanoparticles sizes and shapes using modified microwave-assisted green synthesis method and their antibacterial activities.

This work aimed to produce silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by efficient green synthesis techniques, namely rapid green synthesis and modified microwave-assisted green synthesis methods. The study used fish scale collagen (FsCol) as a stabilizer to assess its impact on the dimensions and configurations of AgNPs. Four samples were prepared with varying concentrations of FsCol.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Iraqi mothers and family child-caring women regarding breastfeeding.

We assessed breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of 3413 Iraqi mothers and adult female relatives in the same household and their association with sociodemographic characteristics. The majority of the women (73.1%) initiated breastfeeding early after delivery, 92.

Prevalence of and factors associated with overweight and obesity among a group of Iraqi women.

We studied the prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among 200 non-pregnant Iraqi women (> 18 years) attending 2 outpatient clinics in Baghdad. The women were interviewed using a questionnaire and had their body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculated. Only 24% of the women were normal weight: 39%, 25% and 12% were overweight (BMI 25-29.