Infection as a Risk Factor for Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: We reviewed studies on the prevalence of infection as a risk factor for developing cervical cancer in a meta-analysis studies published in that subject area.

Methods: Cochrane Library and PubMed databases were systematically searched for articles (observational and randomized controlled trials) published from 2008-2018. A meta-analysis of studies was performed to analyse the association between chlamydia infection and cervical cancer.

Physical inactivity in early pregnancy and the determinants in an urban city setting of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Background: Physical inactivity in pregnancy has been associated with excessive gestational weight gain, hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus and postpartum depression. Despite these risks, physical inactivity level remains high especially in higher income countries. The prevalence of physical inactivity among women in Malaysia aged ≥16 years was 28.

A systematic review on noncommunicable diseases among working women.

The increasing involvement of women in the paid-labor market has led to multifactorial exposure towards the development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This review aims to identify the prevalence of NCDs and the associated risk factors among working women. A systematic review was performed using PubMed and Scopus databases.

Understanding Myths in Pregnancy and Childbirth and the Potential Adverse Consequences: A Systematic Review.

The trend of choosing natural birth at home without proper supervision is gaining more attention and popularity in Malaysia. This is partly due to wrong beliefs of modern medical care. It prompts the need to explore further into other myths and wrong beliefs present in communities around the world surrounding pregnancy and childbirth that may lead to harmful consequences.