Background Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) refers to a group of conditions linked to abnormal growth of trophoblastic tissue following conception. Although uncommon, early detection of GTD is vital due to the potential for progression and serious complications. The prevalence and presentation of GTD vary by region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives We aim to estimate the prevalence of anxiety among pregnant women, explore the possible risk factors, and compare the presence of anxiety in each gestational trimester in all pregnant women attending the antenatal care clinics at a tertiary care hospital in Manama, Bahrain. Methods This study followed a cross-sectional research design at the antenatal clinics of Salmaniya Medical Complex in Manama, Bahrain. Direct interviews with 513 participants were conducted using the Pregnancy Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised-2 (PRAQ-R2).
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