Publications by authors named "Sima Afrashte"
Background: Vaginal bleeding (VB) as a common pregnancy problem affects approximately one fourth of pregnancies and leads to abortion in 50% of cases. The occurrence of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy heightens the probability of experiencing diverse adverse pregnancy outcomes. The existing scientific research regarding the relationship between vaginal bleeding and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Iranian women is restricted and presents conflicting findings.
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- Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) affects about 9.7% of pregnant women in Iran and has been linked to adverse birth outcomes, including an increased risk of stillbirth and infant mortality.
- The study revealed that factors like body mass index and long inter-pregnancy intervals significantly influence the occurrence of NVP, with lower BMI and longer intervals increasing risk.
- The findings highlight the need for improved nutrition education and awareness for pregnant women to manage NVP and its associated health impacts more effectively.
Metal(loid)s (MLs) with natural or anthropogenic sources may cause adverse health effects in children. This study aimed to compare the childhood exposure to ΣMLs (essential, non-essential and toxic) in an industrial and an urban area in Southwest Iran using toenail tissue as a biomarker. The present study was carried out with school children in the age range of 7-12 years, who were living in an industrial area in the petrochemical and gas area (PGA) of the Central District of Asaluyeh County and in an urban area (UA) located in the Kaki District.
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