Coping strategies of pregnant women following unexpected ultrasound results, Alexandria, Egypt.

Background: Receiving a diagnosis of a potential fetal anomaly causes severe stress to a pregnant woman. Little is known about the coping strategies used by these women, especially in Egypt.

Objective: This study explored the coping strategies used by women following unexpected findings in routine antenatal ultrasound scan in Alexandria, Egypt.

The effect of zinc supplementation on pregnancy outcomes: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial, Egypt.

The present randomised controlled trial (RCT) was conducted to evaluate the effect of two regimens of Zn supplementation on pregnancy outcomes in Alexandria, Egypt. Healthy pregnant women aged 20–45 years and having low serum Zn level below the estimated median for the gestational age were eligible to participate in the trial. Of 1055 pregnant women assessed for the eligibility of low serum Zn level, 675 were eligible.

Zinc status and dietary intake of pregnant women, Alexandria, Egypt.

Background And Objectives: Deficiencies of protein, energy, and micronutrients are highly prevalent in developing countries and have major effects on pregnancy outcome. Low dietary intake is the most common reason for zinc deficiency. The present research is part of a larger double-blind randomized-controlled trial to evaluate the effect of zinc supplementation on the pregnancy outcome.

Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pelvic pain among women in Alexandria, Egypt.

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is widespread among women with a significant impact on their health. The nature and severity of pain varies between different women and areas.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence CPP and associated dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia among women attending Family Health Centers in Alexandria, Egypt and to describe the nature and severity of pain as reported by women.