The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women sample in Marjan teaching hospital
Joint Authors
al-Janabi, Munqidh A.
al-Iqabi, Daliyah A. Ali
Amin, Amirah Jasim Muhammad
Source
Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad
Issue
Vol. 58, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.384-386, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: Profound alterations of respiratory function physiology accompany pregnancy; these conditions contribute to many of the disorders of the lung during pregnancy.
The adaptive changes during the gravid period are designed to support maternal and fetal well-being during the special stresses of fetal growth and parturition Peak.
Objective: This study aimed to know the effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women.
Method: This study was conducted on 255 healthy female at their reproductive ages , made up of 60 pregnant female in 1st trimester , 65 in 2nd trimester , 60 in 3rd trimester and 70 non pregnant as control group.
Results: There were a significant negative relation between PEFR % and gestational age.
The PEFR % decrease progressively with advancing gestational age in comparison with control group (p< 0.001).
Conclusion: These results suggest that the effect of pregnancy on the respiratory function of healthy women is influenced by gestational age.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Janabi, Munqidh A.& Amin, Amirah Jasim Muhammad& al-Iqabi, Daliyah A. Ali. 2016. The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women sample in Marjan teaching hospital. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad،Vol. 58, no. 4, pp.384-386.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-761055
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Janabi, Munqidh A.…[et al.]. The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women sample in Marjan teaching hospital. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad Vol. 58, no. 4 (2016), pp.384-386.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-761055
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Janabi, Munqidh A.& Amin, Amirah Jasim Muhammad& al-Iqabi, Daliyah A. Ali. The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women sample in Marjan teaching hospital. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad. 2016. Vol. 58, no. 4, pp.384-386.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-761055
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 385-386
Record ID
BIM-761055