A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards COVID-19 Pandemic Amongst Pregnant Women and Healthcare Staff at a Periurban Teaching Hospital in Haryana.

Objective: The objective is to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic amongst pregnant women and healthcare staff at a periurban teaching hospital in Haryana, India.

Methods:  This was a single centre questionnaire-based cross-sectional analysis regarding COVID-19 which was conducted at a periurban teaching hospital in Haryana, India, amongst 300 participants which included pregnant women and healthcare staff involved in managing them. They were assessed for demographic details and KAP scores (knowledge-14 questions, attitude-9 questions, and practice-14 questions).

Study of Relationship Between Iron Deficiency and Thyroid Function in Pregnant Females.

Background: Iron is essential for the normal functioning of thyroid peroxidase and iron deficiency is very commonly encountered during pregnancy. Thyroid disorders and iron deficiency are associated with obstetrical and fetal complications. The aim of the study was to find out the relationship between iron deficiency and thyroid function in pregnant females during first trimester.

Haemoglobin SD disease--rare case of jaundice.

A 15 years old Muslim female presented with moderate anaemia, mild jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly with no history of blood transfusion in the past. Routine examination was suggestive of haemolytic jaundice. High pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) electrophoresis of the patient's blood showed haemoglobin (Hb) SD disease.