Publications by authors named "Howaida Khair"

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  • This study focused on examining how common the negative D antigen phenotype is among pregnant women in the UAE, as well as the adherence to routine antenatal anti-D immunoglobulin prophylaxis (RAADP).
  • Data was gathered from 5,080 pregnant women in Al Ain city, through medical records and questionnaires between May 2017 and January 2021.
  • Results showed that 8.4% had a D-negative status, 0.5% experienced D antigen sensitization, and there was a high RAADP uptake of 88.8%, indicating good compliance with antenatal care practices in the population.
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  • Low hemoglobin (Hb) levels during pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes, and this study explored how Hb levels change throughout the trimesters and what factors influence these changes.
  • Using data from 1,120 pregnant women, researchers identified three clusters of Hb levels: Cluster A (normal), Cluster B (declining), and Cluster C (increasing but still low), each with different median Hb levels across trimesters.
  • Factors such as higher number of pregnancies, diabetes, lack of previous pregnancies, and lower education levels were linked to lower Hb levels, while iron supplement use before pregnancy associated with higher but still insufficient Hb levels.
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This retrospective case-controlled study analysed the outcome of pregnancies with first-trimester enlarged nuchal translucency (NT) and a normal karyotype. A total of 479 pregnancies with first-trimester NT measurements were grouped as control (370 cases; normal NT) and study (109 cases; enlarged NT, ≥95th percentile; with normal karyotype). Adverse outcomes included miscarriage, intrauterine foetal death, termination of pregnancy, neonatal death, and structural/chromosomal/genetic abnormalities.

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Background: Epidemiological studies do not provide accurate statistics on the percentage of breastfeeding women experiencing sexual dysfunctions and restraining from sexual activity. The data vary between 40% and 83% in the first group and 20-50% in the second one. Despite excessive studies on contributors to intimacy changes, breast feeding received little attention from researchers.

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The prevalence of obesity and overweight has been rapidly increasing and is significantly higher among adult females in the Arab States. The aim of the present study was to explore pregnant Emirati women's perception of their weight, their knowledge of the healthy gestational weight gain, and the possible weight-related pregnancy complications. A total of 526 self-administered questionnaires were obtained with a response rate of 72%.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) during pregnancy varies significantly worldwide, influenced by factors such as access to healthcare, delayed diagnosis, causes, and risk factors. Our study sought to explore the spectrum of CVD present in pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates to better understand this population's unique needs and challenges. Central to our study is an emphasis on the importance of implementing a multidisciplinary approach that involves the collaboration of obstetricians, cardiologists, geneticists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.

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Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), due to its regional occurrence, is a marginalized issue in the international arena. The aim of the study was to verify reasons for performing a procedure prohibited by international and domestic law. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses and doctors practicing in the UAE.

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Background: In recent years, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has escalated. Evidence suggests that there are strong associations between nutrition in early life and the risk of disease in adulthood. This manuscript describes the study protocol of the First United Arab Emirates National Representative Birth Cohort Study (UAE-BCS), with the objective of investigating nutrition and lifestyle factors in the first 1,000 days of life.

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One of the most frequent cancers that affects males globally is cervical cancer (CC) that kills hundreds or even thousands of women each year, particularly in underdeveloped nations. The study focuses on human papillomavirus (HPV) that contributes to cervical cancer (CC) development. In the majority of Arab nations, there seems to be no public education or vaccination programs.

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This is the most frequent sexually transmitted illness on the planet, and both men and women are equally vulnerable. HPV is associated with a broad variety of female disorders, including 99 percent of all cervical cancer cases. Specifically, the goal and contributions of this study are to determine Emirati men's opinions about the HPV vaccination, specifically whether they would use it themselves or allow their female relatives to use the vaccine.

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A retrospective study was conducted in women with history of a caesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) to explore the possible causative mechanisms. Over a period of 40 months, a total of 16,926 deliveries and 3554 caesarean sections (CS) occurred in our hospital. Nine cases of CSP were identified at an incidence of 1:1880 births and 0.

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  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of visual versus computerized cardiotocography (cCTG) in predicting pregnancy outcomes for low-risk pregnant women.
  • A total of 153 fetal heart tracings were examined by two experienced obstetricians, none of which showed a significant correlation between cCTG results and newborn outcomes like Apgar scores or the rate of cesarean sections.
  • The findings suggest that cCTG offers minimal benefit over traditional methods in predicting neonatal health outcomes in this low-risk group.
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