Sexual violence against women: The scope of the problem
Rape and sexual violence occur in all societies, and cut across all social classes. Prevalence estimates of rape victimisation range between 6 and 59% of women having experienced sexual abuse…
Health consequences of sexual violence against women
Sexual violence can lead to a multitude of health consequences, including physical, reproductive and psychological. Some may be fatal, whereas others, such as unhealthy behaviours, may occur indirectly as a…
Caesarean Section: Current Practice – Multiple Choice Questions for Vol. 27, No. 2
1. The following statement(s) is/are true about the risks of Caesarean section: a) The evidence comparing the risks of planned Caesarean section and vaginal delivery is mainly high quality. b)…
Clinical Aspects of Sexual Violence – Answers to Multiple Choice Questions for Vol. 27, No. 1
1. a) F b) F c) T d) F e) F Non-consensual penile penetration of the anus or mouth is also rape. Penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth by…
Prediction of scar integrity and vaginal birth after caesarean delivery
A statistically significant association with uterine rupture during a trial of labour after caesarean delivery was found in at least two studies for the following variables: inter-delivery interval (higher risk…
Methods of achieving and maintaining an appropriate caesarean section rate
Caesarean section rates continue to increase worldwide. The appropriate caesarean section rate remains a topic of debate among women and professionals. Evidence-based medicine has not provided an answer and depends…
The effect of malpractice claims on the use of caesarean section
Malpractice fears are believed to influence various aspects of obstetrical practice. They seem to have contributed in small part to the rising primary caesarean section rate, but have also played…
Timing of caesarean section according to urgency
Fetal distress is an emergency condition requiring rapid caesarean delivery. Hence, it has been recommended that the decision-to-delivery interval should be within 30 mins. Many previous studies have failed to show…
Postpartum haemorhage associated with caesarean section and caesarean hysterectomy
Excessive haemorrhage associated with caesarean section, commonly defined as blood loss in excess of 1000 ml, is frequently underestimated, but is documented as occurring in more than 5–10% of caesarean sections….
Caesarean section in cases of placenta praevia and accreta
In the past decade, the incidence of placenta praevia and placenta accreta has increased and seems to be associated with induced labour, termination of pregnancy, caesarean section and pregnancy at…
