Level of completion of maternity continuum of care among ever-married women: An analysis of Somalia's health and demographic survey 2020.

Introduction: Somalia is continuing to recover from three decades of underdevelopment, political instability, civil unrest, and protracted humanitarian crises. However, Somalia has one of the lowest maternal health indicators in the world. For instance, the maternal mortality ratio is 621 per 100,000 live births.

The Medipol Combination: Novel Rectointercostal Fascial Plane Block and Pectointercostal Fascial Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia Management After Cardiac Surgery: A Report of 15 Cases.

The parasternal blocks cannot cover the T7 and lower anterior and lateral branches of the thoracoabdominal nerves. In the open heart surgeries, chest drainage tubes are generally outside the target of the parasternal blocks. Recently, Tulgar et al described a novel interfascial plane block technique named "recto-intercostal fascial plane block" (RIFPB).

Continuous serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia management in the patient who underwent right atrial mass excision: a case report.

Serratus posterior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) is a novel periparavertebral block. It provides anterolateral posterior chest wall analgesia. It is an interfascial plane block, performed under ultrasound guidance, and the visualization of landmarks is easy.

Gender and exposure to childhood violence are important determinants of domestic violence among academics.

Domestic violence is a common and significant social problem that threatens public health, violates human rights, and poses significant obstacles to national development. This study aimed to evaluate both male and female academics' knowledge and views on domestic violence, and determine its incidence and risk factors among academics. Participants comprised 304 academics working at universities, who were selected by cluster sampling from seven regions of Turkey.

Investigation of glycerol electrooxidation activity of carbon supported PdCu bimetallic electrocatalyst.

In this study, Pd/C, Cu/C, and a series of PdCu/C bimetallic electrocatalysts were prepared by microwave-assisted modified polyol method to determine glycerol electrooxidation reaction (GOR) activities. The effect of microwave duration on catalyst structure and GOR activity was investigated on PdCu/C bimetallic catalysts. Also, a commercial Pd/C (com-Pd/C) was used to compare catalytic activities with prepared samples.

Clinical Experience for Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block Through Perichondrial Approach (M-TAPA) in Five Patients. Dermatomal Evaluation and Application of Different Volumes: A Case Series and Review of Literature.

Thoracoabdominal nerves block through perichondrial approach (TAPA) is a novel block and provides abdominal analgesia. TAPA block targets the both anterior and the lateral branches of the thoracoabdominal nerves. Modified-TAPA (M-TAPA) was defined due to the need for blocking certain dermatomes depending on the surgical incision sites.

Comparison of a commercial water-gas shift catalyst and La modified Cu-based catalysts prepared by deposition-precipitation in methanol steam reforming.

Herein, a performance analysis of La-doped copper-based catalysts (CuO/ZrO/La-AlO) in methanol steam reforming (MSR) was conducted and compared with a commercial low temperature water-gas shift catalyst (HiFUEL W220) to produce H with low CO selectivity. The physicochemical properties of as-obtained catalysts were characterized by N adsorption, XRD, and ICP-OES. Effect of calcination temperature (750 °C and 1000 °C) on the properties of mixed oxide support (La-AlO) were discussed based on catalytic activity.

Thermodynamic modelling and optimization of oxy-reforming and oxy-steam reforming of biogas by RSM.

In this study, a comparative thermodynamic equilibrium calculation of biogas oxy-reforming and oxy-steam reforming processes to produce syngas has been conducted by Aspen Plus simulation software. The effects of temperature (600-800°C), pressure (1-20 atm), and inlet O/CH (0-1.0), HO/CH (0-3.

Gender Disparity and the Relationship Between Living Donors and Recipients in Kidney Transplants in an Organ Transplant Center in Turkey.

Objectives: The literature search on kidney transplant procedures performed in Turkey showed that few publications are available about gender distribution and the relationships between living donors and recipients. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the gender distributions and the relationships between donors and recipients of living-donor kidney transplants performed in a university hospital in Ankara, Turkey.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the hospital records of living kidney donors (1611 cases) and all 1991 kidney recipients who underwent living-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplant procedures in a university hospital between 1985 and 2017.

Gender Imbalance and the Relationship Between Living Donors and Recipients in Liver Transplantations in an Organ Transplant Center in Turkey.

Objectives: Because of the scarcity of publications on gender differences and the relationship between living donors and recipients in liver transplant procedures, we carried out this study with the objective to examine the gender distribution of donors and recipients and the relationships between donors and recipients in living related-donor liver transplants performed in a university hospital in Ankara, Turkey.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the data of 549 patients who underwent living related-donor and deceased-donor liver transplant procedures conducted in a university hospital between 1988 and 2017 and the 409 living donors.

Results: Males constituted 53.

A novel process for CO capture by using sodium metaborate. Part I: effects of calcination.

This paper presents a comprehensive study on the carbonation of sodium metaborate (NaBO) and the synthesis of high added value chemicals via NaBO and carbon dioxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO) is a greenhouse gas and NaBO is a by-product of sodium borohydride (NaBH) hydrolysis reaction to produce H. Therefore their transformation into commercial chemicals is quite important in order to provide a mutual benefit to global warming issue and hydrogen economy.

Extended use up to 5 years of the etonogestrel-releasing subdermal contraceptive implant: comparison to levonorgestrel-releasing subdermal implant.

Study Question: Is it possible to extend the use of the 3-year one-rod etonogestrel (ENG)-releasing subdermal contraceptive implant to 5 years?

Summary Answer: The extended use of the one-rod ENG-releasing subdermal contraceptive implant showed 100% efficacy in years 4 and 5.

What Is Known Already: The initial regulated trials on the ENG-releasing subdermal contraceptive implant conducted in the 1990 s were designed to measure cumulative 3-year efficacy. The ENG-implant has both well established safety and efficacy for up to 3 years.

The unmet need for safe abortion in Turkey: a role for medical abortion and training of medical students.

Abortion has been legal and safe in Turkey since 1983, but the unmet need for safe abortion services remains high. Many medical practitioners believe that the introduction of medical abortion would address this. However, since 2012 there has been political opposition to the provision of abortion services.

Introducing medical abortion in Turkey: perspectives of physicians.

Objective: To better understand the knowledge, attitudes, and perspectives on medical abortion (MA) held by physicians in Turkey.

Methods: The study was conducted in 4 provinces. Pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaires were answered by 187 obstetricians-gynecologists (ob-gyns) and 268 general physicians (GPs).

From research to practice: use of non-physicians in family planning services in Turkey.

During the history of the Republic of Turkey, there have been two population policies: a pro-natalist policy from 1923 to 1965 and an anti-natalist policy after 1965. This study aims to discuss the population planning activities, including the operation researches, the impact of the population planning laws on maternal health and family planning practices in Turkey, with special emphasis on use of non-physicians in family planning services.

Increasing women's choices in medical abortion: a study of misoprostol 400 microg swallowed immediately or held sublingually following 200 mg mifepristone.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and acceptability of two misoprostol regimens (400 microg oral or sublingual) following mifepristone for medical abortion.

Methods: Women seeking abortion with gestations of 56 days or less since onset of their last menstrual period were offered medical abortion as an alternative to a surgical procedure. A total of 207 eligible and consenting women were given mifepristone (200 mg oral) and the option of taking 400 microg misoprostol either orally or sublingually two days later, with the option of home-use.

Comparison of efficacy and complications of IUD insertion in immediate postplacental/early postpartum period with interval period: 1 year follow-up.

Objective: This study aimed to compare immediate postplacental (IPP) and early postpartum (EP) intrauterine device (IUD) insertions with interval (INT) IUD insertions with respect to efficacy and complications.

Methods: The study group consisted of 268 women in whom the following TCu 380A IUD insertions were performed: 84 IPP (less than 10 min), 46 EP (10 min to 72 h) and 138 INT (more than 6 weeks). The women were followed up 8 weeks, 6 months and 12 months after insertion.

Study supports the introduction of early medical abortion in Turkey.

In Turkey, there is an unmet need for induced abortion services provided by the public health services, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. The objective of this clinical study was to show that early medical abortion could be introduced safely in Turkey to improve women's access to services. In the study, women aged 18-49 up to 56 days of pregnancy were offered a choice between medical abortion with 200 mg mifepristone followed by 400 mcg oral misoprostol and MVA with local anaesthesia.

The role and influence of stakeholders and donors on reproductive health services in Turkey: a critical review.

Since 1965, Turkey has followed on anti-natalist population policy and made significant progress in improving sexual and reproductive health. This paper presents a critical review of the national reproductive health policies and programmes of Turkey and discusses the influence of national and international stakeholders and donors on policy and implementation. While government health services have played the primary role in meeting sexual and reproductive health needs, international donor agencies and national non-governmental and other civil society organisations, especially universities, have played an important complementary role.

Results and lessons learned from a small medical abortion clinical study in Turkey.

This article presents results from a small, introductory clinical study offering a simplified regimen medical abortion to women in Turkey. A total of 208 women from five sites were recruited from July 2000 through March 2001. All eligible consenting women were given 200 mg oral mifepristone at the clinic followed by 400 microg oral misoprostol 2 days later either at home or at the clinic.