Disparities in Elective and Emergency Caesarean Section Rates Among Public and Private Hospitals in the Districts of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Background In India, there has been a steady increase in the rate of caesarean section (C-section) deliveries over the past decade, rising from 17% during National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4 (2015-16)) to as high as 21.5% during NFHS-5 (2019-21). Andhra Pradesh, India, is experiencing a particularly high rate of 42.

Understanding the experiences of helplessness, fatigue and coping strategies among women seeking treatment for infertility - A qualitative study.

Background: Infertility impacts families and communities worldwide, affecting millions of people of reproductive age. The fertility rate in India is alarming. Fertility is valued in the majority of cultures, and having children is a fundamental motivation.

A cross-sectional study on personality, coping strategies and quality of life of a single child and with siblings among undergraduate health profession students in Tamil Nadu.

Background: Over the years, there is an increase in the prevalence of single-child families due to the declining fertility rate, to improve socioeconomic status, and promotion of family planning policies. Studies from other countries revealed psychological issues in the single child; this study aims to determine the differences in personality, coping strategies, and quality of life (QOL) of single child and one among siblings group among undergraduate health professional students of an educational group in Tamil Nadu.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design with universal sampling was used to collect data from 890 consenting undergraduate students.

Regular Mammography Screening Among African American (AA) Women: Qualitative Application of the PEN-3 Framework.

Breast cancer mortality rates among African American (AA) women are at 29.2 deaths per 100,000 persons compared with 20.6 deaths per 100,000 persons among Caucasian women.

Serotonin Syndrome from 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplement Ingestion in a 9-Month-Old Labrador Retriever.

Introduction: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplements are available over the counter and labeled as sleeping aids and anxiolytics for human use. 5-HTP is a serotonin precursor and overdose can lead to serotonin syndrome.

Case Report: A 9-month-old female Labrador retriever was evaluated after ingestion of a 5-HTP supplement.