Anemia in Pregnancy: A knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey Amongst Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in India.

Background: Anemia continues to affect one-third of the global population and is one of the most common reasons for large-scale morbidity and mortality especially among women. The importance of iron-rich diet has always been the backbone of preventing iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in vulnerable age groups followed by oral iron therapy and parenteral iron therapy as the next options in management of iron deficiency.

Objective: Objective of this survey was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of obstetricians and gynaecologists relevant to anemia in pregnancy and identify the practice gaps in management of anemia in pregnancy.

Understanding and Practices of Gynaecologists Related to Breast Cancer Screening, Detection, Treatment and Common Breast Diseases: A Study from India.

Background: The knowledge of breast cancer risk factors and screening practices in a community is largely influenced by the practising gynaecologist in that area. We assessed the understanding and knowledge of gynaecologists about breast cancer: screening, risk factors, clinical signs, management and common benign breast diseases.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Uttar Pradesh, India, from April to September 2017.