BACKGROUND Differential trends in mortality suggest that stillbirths may dominate neonatal mortality in the medium to long run. Brazil has made major efforts to improve data collection on health indicators at granular geographic levels, and provides an ideal environment to test this hypothesis. Our goals were to examine levels and trends in stillbirths and neonatal deaths and the extent to whic...

OBJECTIVE The present inquiry set to determine the economic inequality in history of stillbirth and understanding determinants of unequal distribution of stillbirth in Tehran, Iran. METHODS A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 5170 pregnancies in Tehran, Iran, since 2015. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to measure the asset-based economic status. Concentrat...

BACKGROUND Globally, stillbirth remains a significant public health issue, particularly in developing countries such as Bangladesh. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the potential predictors of stillbirths in Bangladesh over a ten-year period. METHODS The Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys data for the years 2004, 2007, 2011 and 2014 (n = 29,094) were used for the study to in...

OBJECTIVES Stillbirth is an undesirable outcome of pregnancy. In light of the increasing use of pesticides and growing concerns about the possible health effects of agricultural pesticides, we investigated the effect of exposure to pistachio pesticides on stillbirth in pregnant mothers. METHODS This case-control study was conducted in Rafsanjan, Iran from 2011 to 2012. A total of 125 females ...

BACKGROUND There is renewed interest in stillbirth prevention for lower-middle income countries. Early initiation of and properly timed antenatal care (ANC) is thought to reduce the risk of many adverse birth outcomes. To this end we examined if timing of the first ANC visit influences the risk of stillbirth. METHODS We conducted an analysis of a retrospective cohort of women (n = 34,671) wit...

OBJECTIVES As stillbirth has a devastating impact, it is imperative to understand the importance of clinical and emotional care after stillbirth and how it influences subsequent pregnancies. The aim of the study was to gain insight into the consideration and planning of a subsequent pregnancy by parents in the weeks following stillbirth. DESIGN A qualitative semi-structured interview format w...

It is recognised that consumer awareness of stillbirth is one strategy, in raft of measures, which may reduce stillbirth cases [1]. Raising awareness of the existence of a health issue is often an important first step to take in reducing cases. For example, as a result of the SIDS risk reduction awareness campaigns, the rate of SIDS in high income countries has reduced by as much as 83% [2]. Th...

conclusions according to the results, revision and modification of the care plan in the experience of stillbirth seems necessary to improve mental health in these mothers. according to suggested strategies, midwives and health care providers are health professionals who can effectively and properly care for stillborn mothers. results analysis of participants’ viewpoints and their opinions about...