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Normal platelet count in the HIV positive pregnant patient
(University of the Free State, 2019-04)Background. Thrombocytopenia complicates 6.6% – 11.6% of all pregnancies. Gestational Thrombocytopenia accounts for the majority of cases, it is usually mild with spontaneous resolution postpartum. It is estimated that ... -
Profiles of women presenting with obstetric fistulae at Universitas Academic Hospital, Free State province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-07)Background: Obstetric fistula is a serious consequence of prolonged and obstructed labour, common in low income countries were accessibility to emergency obstetric care may be limited. Most common cause is ischemia and ... -
The prevalence of bleeding disorders in women with regular heavy menstrual bleeding at a secondary gynaecology clinic in central South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-06)Background: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) affects 10-15% of women. Studies from developed countries show that 20% of females with heavy menstrual bleeding have an underlying bleeding disorder. The prevalence of bleeding ... -
Fit for purpose? the strengths and weaknesses of Gauteng maternity services health care organisation / configuration in the context of reducing maternal deaths
(University of the Free State, 2021-03)BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that are accessible to low and middle-income countries (LMICs), women continue to die of preventable pregnancy-related causes worldwide. ... -
Profile of cardiac patients who delivered at Universitas Academic Hospital (UAH) in Bloemfontein South Africa: 2012 – 2017
(University of the Free State, 2019-09)INTRODUCTION: Maternal deaths related to cardiac disease in pregnancy is rising globally. Cardiac disease remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in women with medical and surgical conditions in South Africa. ... -
Severe morbidity and mortality associated with cardiac disease during pregnancy in the Free State public health service
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: Cardiac disease in pregnancy is an important component of maternal mortality. No good population based study on the extent of cardiac disease in pregnancy has, as yet, been published. A previous study conducted ... -
Patient knowledge and acceptability of the Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) at a tertiary level hospital.
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Non infective factors associated with leukocytospermia
(University of the Free State, 2017)OBJECTIVE To investigate non-infective factors possibly associated with leukocytospermia 2. DESIGN Cross sectional study 3. SETTING Unit for Human Reproduction, Universitas Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein 4. ... -
Evaluation and management of a rectocele in a resource limited setting
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: INTRODUCTION: A rectocele can be expected in approximately 11-19% of women and is present in 40-85% of women requiring pelvic floor surgery for other disorders. There is considerable international variation in the ...