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Concerning feeding practice majority of respondent 172 (89.1%) utilize safe feeding practice. On multivariate analysis only Counseling provided by health professional on infant feeding option was found as independent predictors of infant feeding practice with [AOR = 4.538 (CI = 1.099, 18.736)]. Conclusion Higher proportion of HIV positive mothers follow safe infant feeding practice. Counseling by health professional was found as independent predictors of infant feeding practice. Further counseling by health professional needed to discourage mixed feeding practice.Objective In this study, we developed a paradigmatic model focusing on human papillomavirus (HPV) diseases, in order to formulate a theory by investigating pathology in health culture using Grounded Theory, as an inductive and exploratory research method. Materials and methods It was a qualitative study, and data were collected using in-depth interviews with 20 people (10 men and 10 women) with cultural and religious specialties (clergy). In total, twenty interviews were conducted (mean duration = 45 min) using a semi-structured guide consisting of open-ended questions. All recordings were transcribed verbatim in Persian. All items were extracted based on the participants' responses and related literature. After data collection, the basic theory analysis was performed in terms of the three steps as follows free coding, axial encryption, the implementation, refinement, and writing the theories in line with selective coding theoretical models. Finally, the paradigm model was determined from the presented modelsement and intervention of all policymakers, health planners, authorized people, professors, elites, and clerics to control this major cultural health problem.Objective To know the correlation between quantitative Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HbsAg) and maternal Hepatitis B Envelope Antigen (HbeAg) with hepatitis B intrauterine transmission via placental infection. Hepatitis B in pregnancy causes a mother to child transmission (MTCT) via transplacental route started with placental infection. HBV DNA viral load and HBeAg are the independent risk factors for MTCT, but it rarely available in developing country. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study in 33 pregnant women with HbsAg positive in 4 referral hospital in East Java, Indonesia. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/AZD0530.html Quantitative HBS Ag and HBeAg) status were determined serologically from a peripheral venous blood sample. Placental Hepatitis B infection was detected by immunohistochemistry of HBsAg from placental tissues. The intrauterine transmission was diagnosed by positive HBsAg in cord blood sampling after deliveries. Results Serum quantitative HBsAg level has a good sensitivity and spesificity to predict placental infection (90% and 83%), with a cut off value of 3.14 Log10 IU/mL (AUC 0.87; 95% CI 0.74-0.99). Quantitative HBsAg level also has a good sensitivity and spesificity to predict HBV transmission in umbilical blood cord (81.8% and 95.5%) with a cut off value of 3.62 log10 IU/ml (AUC 0.925, 95% CI 0.813-1; p = 0.000). Placental infection is significantly related with intrauterine transmission with OR 4.6 (95% CI 2.29-9.4; p = 0.002). Conclusion The study reveals that maternal serum quantitative HBsAg level can be used as an alternative test to substitute HBeAg or HBV DNA as a marker to predict the placental infection and intrauterine transmission, especially in low-middle income countries.Objective Diabetes mellitus is recognized as one of the serious global health problems. There are evidences regarding the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in diabetic patients. Experimental studies revealed a positive effect of Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex), on sexual function and behaviors. In this research, the effect of Vitex on sexual hormones in streptozotocin-(STZ) induced diabetic rats was investigated. Materials and methods A Thirty adult female Wistar rats were divided into five groups. 1-control group (non-diabetic), 2- diabetic group (received normal saline) and three induced diabetic groups treated with different doses (400, 200 and 100 mg/kg) of Vitex. Treatment groups received Vitex fruit extract by gavage for 7 days. The levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), progesterone and estrogen in serum were measured. Results Levels of LH, FSH, estrogen and progesterone and average body weight was lower in diabetic group compared to control group (p 0.010). Conclusion It can be concluded that Vitex fruit extract probably has regulatory effect on diabetes-induced change in the levels of sex hormones in female rats. Vitex fruit extract can improve serum levels of sex hormones in an animal model of STZ-induced diabetes.Objective To assess the status of utilization of Maternal Health Care (MHC) services in slums of an industrialized city and elucidating the various determinants influencing the utilization. Materials and methods A Cross-sectional study using multi stage sampling methodology was conducted in slums of an industrialized city. The study participants were the women who had given a live birth in the last one year before 4 weeks of the study starts. Total one hundred eighty families were interviewed & analysed. Results The utilization of MHC services was poor as compared to national averages in urban slums. There was no association between age of mother, birth order, educational and occupational status of head of family with utilization of services while education and employment of mother, category and type of family, distance and time to reach health facility, were significantly associated. Conclusion The reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity mostly depends on the utilization of MHC services. The findings of this study have important implications for improving utilization of maternal health care services.Objective Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) among women is a complicated one which is created by various factors playing roles. One of the potential concerns related to Body Image (BI) is lack of sexual appeal in women. Body Image is often described as what a person perceives of their body encompassing the biological, psychological and social factors. The present research pursues the goal to investigate the association between BI and HSDD among the reproductive age women in Iran. Materials and methods The current study is a cross-sectional (descriptive -analytical) research done on 1000 reproductive age included woman (15-49 years), performed by systematic random sampling method. The data collection tool includes the socio-demographics and the sexual desire scale in addition to the revised sexual distress scale to measure HSDD completed as self-report by the samples. Univariate and multivariate regression tests have been used in order to analyze the data. Results The mean ± SD age of the women participating in the study was 32.