Biography:

Ibrahim Awad Eljack Ibrahim has graduated from Khartoum University Faculty of medicine in 2001. He awarded Master of Public health from the Malaya University in 2007. He completed his MD in Community and Family Medicine from Sudan Medical Specialization Board in 2009. He also awarded a Master of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases from the University of Medical Science and Technology in Sudan in 2013. He is an Assistant Professor of Community and Family Medicine at Al-Baha University Faculty of Medicine, Saudi Arabia. He was working in different positions in Primary Health Care General Directorate, Khartoum State Ministry of Health, Sudan, from 2003-2009. Then he worked as an Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine in faculty of medicine of different Sudanese universities, which include Khartoum University, Al-Razi University and Shendi University. He published 10 papers in reputable journals. He participated in 4 international conferences and symposiums.

Abstract:

Background: Inadequate environmental sanitation has been recognized as a public health hazard worldwide. Nearly one quarter of all deaths and of the total disease burden and slightly more than one-third for children can be attributed to the changes and degradation of the environment. This study examined the environmental conditions of the internally displaced person (IDP) communities in Khartoum State, Sudan and its effect on children health.
 

Methods: A community-based descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used for a population of 726,989 inhabitants of the IDP communities in Khartoum State, Sudan. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used in selecting 662 households in these communities and a structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, Chi-square test and multiple logistic regressions.

Results: Protected dug wells and tap water were the major sources of water supply in the study area, usually transferred to the house by cart and almost all was not treated. The major source of toilet facilities was traditional pit latrine and more than one-fifth of the populations share common latrines. More than one-third of the families had animals inside their housing. Almost half of the families were disposing their rubbish in collection areas far from housing followed by burning of rubbish, which had been used by more than one-third of them. More than one-fifth of the households’ preschool children (21.3%) had diarrhea. A result of multiple logistic regressions showed that, time of hand washing (when to wash hand) was independently predictive for diarrhea among the households’ preschool children (B=0.005, Wald test=6.758 and p=0.009).

Conclusions: It can therefore, be concluded that the environmental conditions including access to improved sources of water and hygienic latrines in these communities were accepted, although there were still some negative environmental practices, which can affect the safety of water and promote diseases spread. Bad hygienic practices were prevalent and led to high rates of diarrhea among the households’ children. Therefore, to improve the environmental conditions in these communities, authorities should establish and enforce a more healthy environmental conditions approach and health promotion activities to improve the hygienic practice.

Biography:

Mr Ali Ahmad is a consultant urogynecologist, pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, and special interest in minimal access surgery, in the NHS, UK. Was educated and trained in Egypt, Kuwait, United Kingdom, and France; and with over 19 years experience, gained extensive experience in managing patients with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, minimal access surgery including advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, and ambulatory hysteroscopy. Have introduced and modified several methods of treatment and surgery in both gynaecology and obstetrics. Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, MD Thesis from Ain Shams University, Egypt, PhD in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy. A trustee for SAMEO international NGO working to improve reproductive health in the Middle East and South Asia.

Abstract:

Workshop on Sacrohysteropexy

Biography:

Mudau A.G has completed her Master’s in Public Health from University of Venda. She is a lecturer at University of Venda.

Abstract:

The study assessed the attitudes and beliefs of women attending health care facilities regarding cervical cancer screening. This cross-sectional study involved 500 participants chosen conveniently from a total of 9868 outpatient women aged ≥ 18 years from Tshilidzini Hospital and Tshilidzi Gateway clinic. Self- administered questionnaires were used to collect data which were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation method. Whilst about 1 in every 3 participants (n=203; 59.0%) disagreed that papnicolaou (pap) is painful, nearly 7 in every 10 participants disagreed that Pap smear is embarrassing and at the same time agreed that there is no need to worry about signs and symptoms of cervical cancer. Furthermore, this study established a positive significant correlation between the belief that cervical cancer can be diagnosed by pap smear and ever heard about pap smear (r=0.405; p<0.01). Health education and promotion is, paramount in the Department of Health education and promotion is, therefore, paramount in the Department of Health’ initiative of raising cervical cancer awareness among South African women.

Keywords: Attitudes, beliefs, Pap smear, Screening, cervical cancer.

Biography:

Shehnaz Hansoti  Currently working at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Women Specialized Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract:

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of uterine abnormalities in sub fertile women compared with fertile women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) as determined by 3 dimensional trans-vaginal scan (3D TVS) and saline contrast sonohysterography (3D SCSH) in Saudi women.

Design: Prospective cohort study

Setting: The ultrasound department, the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in Medicine Department (REIMD) and AUB clinic of Women's Specialized Hospital (WSH), King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Population or Sample: Total of 2,224 women were included in the study from June 2013 to June 2015, of which 1,477 (66.41%) were recruited from REIMD clinic and 747 (33.59%) from AUB clinic.

Out of 1,477 sub fertile women, 159 (10.76%) required 3D SCSH. Whereas out of 747 women from fertile AUB group 110 (14.72%) required 3D SCSH. Total of 256 patients successfully underwent 3D SCSH from both group.  No complication or difficulty were encountered

Methods: An initial clinical assessment was made and 3D TVS was performed in the ultrasound unit of WSH. All those women who were found to have uterine abnormalities, either endometrial pathology or congenital mullerian anomaly were further referred for 3D SCSH.

Results: The difference of prevalence of uterine abnormalities diagnosed by trans-vaginal scan in both groups, sub fertility (n=1477) and fertility with AUB (n=745) were found to be highly Significant (P <000).

Biography:

Mr. Bernard Joseph Z. Villaflores and Ms. Alyssa Rica A. Villanueva are both graduating nursing students from the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing in the Philippines. The undergraduates were mentored and supervised by their respective research adviser, Assoc. Prof. Maria Corazon S. Olayres, RN, MAN.

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 Pregnancy can place a woman’s life into various instances that can induce anxiety. This anxiety can then cause serious complications that may occur throughout gestation. Hence, this study introduced music therapy as an intervention and evaluated its effectiveness in reducing anxiety among third trimester primigravid mothers. A pre-test and  post-test experimental design was utilized. The participants were chosen using purposive sampling. The study consisted of experimental (n=25) and control (n=25) groups. In the experimental group, music therapy was given. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), a standardized instrument, was used to assess the pre- and post- anxiety scores of the respondents. Independent t-test, paired t-test, and analysis of covariance were utilized as measures to determine the effectiveness of the therapy.For the pre-test anxiety scores, the control group had a score of 37.64 while the experimental group had 41.32. When post-test scores were collected and interpreted, the control group showed a score of 30.88. Meanwhile, the experimental group acquired 11.44. There was a significant difference after in the post test anxiety scores (p=0.0001).It is concluded in this study that music therapy especially containing gospel songs is an effective way in alleviating the anxiety experienced by primigravid women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Biography:

Fahad Ali Abdullah Dokhaikh , Mohammed Abo-Baker Hasan Bulkheir, Abdulrazaq Oudah Shaker Alzahrani , Osama Hamdan Ahmad  Alhebby, Fawaz Ayedh Fawaz Alghamdi, Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah Alzahrani, Adel Saeed Eid Alghamdi

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Abortion is defined as is the natural death of an embryo or fetus before it is able to survive independently. Pregnancy may be affected by several factors that may lead to loss of the pregnancy and it may be multifactorial. In this study we are planning to study the effect of few factors on the rate of different types of abortion in Baljurashi General Hospital.

This is a six months prospective study aiming to study the Rate of different types of abortion in Baljurashi General Hospital. This study was ethically approved by Al-baha University and Baljurashi General Hospital Ethical Committees.

Outcomes include age, blood group, occupation, education, history of previous abortion, medications during pregnancy, socioeconomic status and presence of medical diseases.

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Background

A good maternal diet is an important component that influences fetal development. While iron-deficiency anemia is the common type of anemia, its impact is one of the most considerable concerns during pregnancy as it increases the demand for iron supplementation. This study was conducted to assess the perceived importance of nutrition during pregnancy among women attending antenatal care at the primary health care centers in Albaha region, Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A sample of 66 pregnant women attending the antenatal care at four primary health care centers in Albaha during a two-week period in April 2016 was collected using a self-structured questionnaire.

Results

Of the 66 participants, 29 reported having three or less pregnancies, representing 43.9% of the overall sample size, followed by four to six pregnancies (25 women, 37.9%) and more than six pregnancies (12, 18.2%).

As for the participants’ knowledge of the which group with highest risk for iron-deficiency anemia, three women reported having a good knowledge (4.5%), 13 with a fair knowledge (19.7%), and 50 with a poor knowledge (75.8%) (page26). 33% of the participants had a good knowledge about the most important nutrient-rich element with irons, while 45% had a fair knowledge, and 21.2% had a poor knowledge. In addition, 63.6% know the impact of tea-drinking on intestinal iron absorption while 36.4% do not. Furthermore, 69.7% know the impact of vitamin C or lemon juice on intestinal iron absorption while 30.3% do not. A total of 59 pregnant women (89.4%) considered birth-spacing useful to the mother’s health, and seven pregnant women (10.6%) did not (page32). The relationship between level of education and total knowledge of participants is good P Value > 0.05 (P. Value = .000)

Conclusion

Higher level of education and occupation increase the total knowledge of participants.

Biography:

Presenters : Muath Ibrahim  Al-Ghamdi, Waleed Mohammed Al-Khuraimi, Amjad Said Alshihri, Mohammed Mahdi Al-Ghamdi, Abdulaziz Ibrahim  Al-Ghamdi, Alabbas Saleh  Al-Ghamdi, Bader Saeed Al-Asmari, Abdulrahman Ali Al-Zahrani, Fahad Abdullah  Al-Zahrani, Nasser Saeed  Al-Ghamdi

Abstract:

Background   :  A good maternal diet is an important component that influences fetal development. While iron-deficiency anemia is the common type of anemia, its impact is one of the most considerable concerns during pregnancy as it increases the demand for iron supplementation. This study was conducted to assess the perceived importance of nutrition during pregnancy among women attending antenatal care at the primary health care centers in Albaha region, Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A sample of 66 pregnant women attending the antenatal care at four primary health care centers in Albaha during a two-week period in April 2016 was collected using a self-structured questionnaire.

Results

Of the 66 participants, 29 reported having three or less pregnancies, representing 43.9% of the overall sample size, followed by four to six pregnancies (25 women, 37.9%) and more than six pregnancies (12, 18.2%).

As for the participants’ knowledge of the which group with highest risk for iron-deficiency anemia, three women reported having a good knowledge (4.5%), 13 with a fair knowledge (19.7%), and 50 with a poor knowledge (75.8%) (page26). 33% of the participants had a good knowledge about the most important nutrient-rich element with irons, while 45% had a fair knowledge, and 21.2% had a poor knowledge. In addition, 63.6% know the impact of tea-drinking on intestinal iron absorption while 36.4% do not. Furthermore, 69.7% know the impact of vitamin C or lemon juice on intestinal iron absorption while 30.3% do not. A total of 59 pregnant women (89.4%) considered birth-spacing useful to the mother’s health, and seven pregnant women (10.6%) did not (page32). The relationship between level of education and total knowledge of participants is good P Value > 0.05 (P. Value = .000)

Conclusion

Higher level of education and occupation increase the total knowledge of participants.

Biography:

Mrs Malwela Thivhulawi has completed her Masters at the age of 43 years from the University of Venda and now busy with PhD at the same Univercity. She is a lecturer at the Univercity of Venda, advanced nursing department. She has published 2 papers in reputed journals and presented in 2 international conferences.

Abstract:

Clinical learning is the acquisition of midwifery technical skills through the application of theoretical knowledge to practice in a ward as any other practicum site. It is a multidimensional process of acquiring knowledge through experience or actual practice in the clinical setting. The aim of the study was to determine factors affecting integration of midwifery nursing science theory with clinical practice in Vhembe district, Limpopo province. A qualitative explorative, descriptive and contextual design was used. Convenient sampling method was used to select 18 level IV (Finalists) student midwives from the following hospitals, Donald Fraser, Siloam and Tshidzini hospitals, in Vhembe district. Data were collected through three focus group interviews. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached and data obtained were analyzed through open coding method. Results or findings revealed factors perceived as hindering and facilitating integration of theory with clinical practice when allocated for clinical learning experience including amongst others overcrowding in clinical areas that lead to limited opportunity for clinical learning experiences. Other factors were negative attitude towards midwifery by some male students leading to lack of interest to midwifery course; poor interpersonal relationship support and feedback due to lack of accompaniment to clinical areas.  Recommendations included; planning by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) which is the University and nursing colleges in Vhembe District need to meet at the beginning of each academic year to plan the clinical for allocation for placement of students to avoid overcrowding of students at the same hospital. Create career choice opportunities, facilitate the creation of preceptors’ positions for clinical accompaniment, so that student are accompanied every day.  The midwifery curriculum need to outline and strengthen orientation program and provide students with objectives to clinical setting.

Keywords: clinical learning, clinical experience Theory practice integration, student midwives, midwifery nursing science, clinical practice.

Biography:

Presenters : Saeed Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Ahmad Abdulrahman  Al-Zahrani, Sami Abdullah  Al-Zahrani, Amjad Said Alshihri, Abdulnasser Mohammed  Al-Ghamdi, Turki Abdullah  Al-Zahrani, Abdulrahman Mohammed  Al-Ghamdi, Nawaf Bakhit  Al-Ghamdi

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Bilateral tubal pregnancy is the rarest form of ectopic pregnancy. The estimated incidence is 1 in 725 to 1 in 1580 of all ectopic pregnancies. Totally, more than 200 cases of bilateral tubal ectopic pregnancy have been reported in the literature to date. We present a case of a P0+1 with previous history of right tubal pregnancy treated conservatively. Patient presented as 7 weeks ectopic pregnancy. Intra-operatively bilateral ectopic pregnancy was diagnosed. Accordingly, left rupture ectopic seen and salpingectomy performed. In the right side, intact small ectopic was diagnosed and salpingestomy was accomplished.