Impact of bariatric surgery on maternal gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes in women with obesity: A population-based cohort study from Qatar.

Background: Bariatric surgery is performed in obese women of reproductive age to help achieve a healthy prepregnancy weight to reduce the complications associated with obesity in pregnancy. However, these procedures can impact maternal nutrition and gestational weight gain (GWG). This study evaluates the maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with prepregnancy bariatric surgery and determines the impact on GWG.

CD14+/CD31+ monocytes expanded by UM171 correct hemophilia A in zebrafish upon lentiviral gene transfer of factor VIII.

Emerging gene therapy clinical trials test the correction of hemophilia A (HA) by replacing factor VIII (FVIII) in autologous hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Although it is known that platelets, monocyte/macrophages, and mesenchymal stromal cells can secrete transgenic FVIII, a systematic examination of blood lineages as extrahepatic sources of FVIII, to our knowledge, has not yet been performed. In this study, we sought to provide a comprehensive map of native and lentivirus-based transgenic FVIII production from HSC stage to mature blood cells, through a flow cytometry analysis.

Once a cesarean, always a cesarean? Obstetricians' approach to counseling for trial of labor after cesarean.

Background: Despite no observed increase in obstetrical complication rates, cesarean delivery rates are increasing worldwide. A significant proportion of planned cesarean deliveries are performed for patients with 1 previous cesarean delivery who opt for an elective repeat cesarean delivery rather than a trial of labor after cesarean delivery. The facilitation of informed decision-making by healthcare professionals may influence patient choices and could affect the trial of labor after cesarean delivery uptake rates.

Maternal vaccine hesitancy towards COVID-19 immunisation of children in Qatar: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Objectives: This study was conducted in Qatar to explore beliefs and attitudes among mothers towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination for their children and to understand major factors influencing vaccine hesitancy among these mothers.

Methods: A population-based, online cross-sectional survey was conducted between 15 October and 15 November 2020. A composite questionnaire incorporating a validated vaccine hesitancy tool was developed and administered in both English and Arabic.

Obstetric violence: Comparing medical student perceptions in India and the UK.

Objective(s): Obstetric Violence refers to professional deficiencies in maternity care, which can occur in both low and high resource settings. Examples include non-dignified care, lack of respect when giving care, discrimination and abandonment of care. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and attitudes towards obstetric violence in a cohort of medical students in India and the UK.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in perinatal women: a cross sectional survey.

Objectives: To explore attitudes to COVID-19 vaccination among perinatal women.

Methods: A nationwide online, cross-sectional survey was conducted in Qatar from 15th October 2020 to 15th November 2020 with voluntary participation open to all adult residents. Of the respondents, the population group for this study comprised the 341 pregnant and breastfeeding participants.

Anxiety, Depression and Behavioural Changes in Junior Doctors and Medical Students Associated with the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Introduction: Medical students are known to have high levels of depression, anxiety and stress from the high-pressure environments that they study and train in. The coronavirus pandemic presents source of stress and anxiety to large populations in general, and to healthcare professionals in particular. This study was undertaken to assess the psychological effects of this pandemic on the mental health of medical students and trainees.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perinatal mental health of women.

Objectives The physical health impact of the coronavirus disease infection (COVID-19) has received attention worldwide; however, data around the psychological impact of the pandemic is still emerging and little has been reported on psychological effects among vulnerable groups. This study was undertaken with the aim of studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions on perinatal mental health among women in Qatar. Methods A cross- sectional survey of women accessing maternity services in Qatar was carried out during the months of June and July 2020 at the local peak of the pandemic.

Intestinal parasitic infections in pregnancy - A review.

Intestinal parasitic infections are widespread worldwide and with increased global travel and transport of food, these are not entirely limited to traditionally endemic areas. The prevalence of parasitic infections in endemic areas among pregnant women ranges from 24 to 70 % with approximately 10 % of women having multiple parasites. Pregnancy with its increased nutritional demands and altered immunological defenses is an especially vulnerable time for acquiring parasitic infections, which may be associated with adverse outcomes such as anaemia, which in some cases may even contribute to mortality.

Antenatal survey of women's birthing choices in Qatar.

Objectives Attitudes towards labour care and women's choices for their preferred mode of delivery are documented in studies from the around the world, however less is known about women's birth choices in the Middle East. This study was designed with the aim of exploring beliefs and attitudes in this region. Methods Voluntary participation in an ethics-approved survey was offered to pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Sidra Medicine from August 2018 to January 2019 with no exclusion criteria.

Anxiety and depression scores in maternity healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Healthcare workers are at significant risk of psychological morbidity during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Anxiety and depression is highest in young, female, and supportive workers.

Stillbirth: Perceptions among hospital staff in the Middle East and the UK.

Objectives Stillbirth is an important and yet relatively unacknowledged public health concern in many parts of the world. Public awareness of stillbirth and its potentially modifiable risk factors is a prerequisite to planning prevention measures. Cultural and regional differences may play an important role in awareness and attitudes to stillbirth prevention.

Obstetric violence: Clinical staff perceptions from a video of simulated practice.

Objectives: Obstetric Violence refers to professional deficiencies in maternity care. Examples include non-dignified care, discrimination and abandonment of care. Obstetric violence has been described in both low and high resource settings.