Publications by authors named "Ameya Purandare"
Introduction: Previous studies have revealed inconsistent quality of care in India's private sector, where nearly one in three facility births take place. Manyata is a quality assurance and improvement programme launched in 2016 by the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) that provides training, mentorship and accreditation to private maternity facilities. We aimed to understand participants' motivations for joining or not joining, the perceived value of Manyata and recommendations for sustainment and scale.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness and Safety of Camylofin in Augmentation of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Obstet Gynaecol India
December 2020
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness and safety of camylofin compared with other antispasmodics (drotaverine, hyoscine, valethamate, phloroglucinol, and meperidine) in labor augmentation. A systematic literature search until March 27, 2018, was performed, and data on the cervical dilatation rate (CDR) and duration of stages of labor reported in 39 eligible articles were analyzed using a random-effects model. CDR was significantly higher (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Partograph in Childbirth: An Absolute Essentiality or a Mere Exercise?
J Obstet Gynaecol India
February 2018
Article Synopsis
- WHO recommends the partograph as a low-tech tool for detecting complications during childbirth, but its use in resource-limited settings remains low despite training efforts.
- Proper use of the partograph can significantly improve outcomes for mothers and babies by ensuring that labor is monitored effectively and complications are addressed promptly.
- To improve the use of the partograph, healthcare systems need to create supportive environments through training and addressing the challenges faced by health workers in using this tool.
Introduction: Polycystic ovary disease is a common endocrine condition which is rapidly gaining epidemic proportions. No community based prevalence data is available for this syndrome in India.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was undertaken in a sampled census block of Mumbai to assess the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among 778 adolescents and young girls aged 15-24 years.