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Adverse pregnancy outcome disclosure and women’s social networks: a qualitative multi-country study with implications for improved reporting in surveys
BACKGROUND: Globally, approximately 6,700 newborn deaths and 5,400 stillbirths occur daily. The true figure is likely higher, with under reporting …
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The efficacy of low-dose aspirin in pregnancy among women in malaria-endemic countries
BACKGROUND: Low dose aspirin (LDA) is an effective strategy to reduce preterm birth. However, LDA might have differential effects globally, …
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Pregnant adolescents and nurses perspectives on accessibility and utilization of maternal and child health information in Ohangwena Region, Namibia
BACKGROUND: Adolescent reproductive health is still a challenge in Low and Middle Income Come Countries (LMICs). However, the reasons for …
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Intrapartum versus postpartum insertion of intrauterine device in women delivering by cesarean section
BACKGROUND: The intrauterine device (IUD), being a reversible and effective contraception method, is the most widely used worldwide. This study …
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Interventions to enhance newborn care in north-West Ethiopia: the experiences of health care professionals
BACKGROUND: The provision of optimal and quality services during labour, delivery and in the early neonatal period is highly required …
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Content validation of educational materials on maternal depression in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: This study describes the content validation process of the already developed English and Yoruba (poster and leaflet) and Yoruba …
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Women’s preferences for antenatal care in Tanzania: a discrete choice experiment
BACKGROUND: The stillbirth rate in Tanzania remains high. Greater engagement with antenatal care may help to reduce stillbirths. We investigated …
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Adherence to appointments for gestational diabetes testing and experiences with two-hour postprandial glucose test: a mixed-methods study in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Failure to attend scheduled appointments is a common problem in healthcare. In obstetrics, diagnostic and treatment protocols for gestational …
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Prediction of low Apgar score at five minutes following labor induction intervention in vaginal deliveries: machine learning approach for imbalanced data at a tertiary hospital in North Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Prediction of low Apgar score for vaginal deliveries following labor induction intervention is critical for improving neonatal health outcomes. …
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Socio-economic determinants of maternal health care utilization in Kailahun District, Sierra Leone, 2020
BACKGROUND: Ascertaining the key determinants of maternal healthcare service utilization and their relative importance is critical to priority setting in …
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Contribution of portable obstetric ultrasound service innovation in averting maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortalities at semi-urban health centers of Ethiopia: a retrospective facility-based study
Abstract Background The maternal and neonatal mortalities in Ethiopia are high. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, innovations in ultrasound …
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Dietary diversity practice and its influencing factors among pregnant women in Afar region of Ethiopia: mixed method study
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy can aggravate nutritional deficiencies, especially micronutrient deficiencies, which can have major health impact for the fetus and mother. …
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Enablers and barriers to introduction of obstetrics ultrasound service at primary care facilities in a resource-limited setting: a qualitative study in four regions of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of eight ANC contacts during pregnancy, of which having one ultrasound …
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Alcohol use during pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa: further analysis of the recent demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Alcohol drinking during pregnancy is towering despite the well-established proof of its unfavorable pregnancy results and destitute child improvement. …
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Adolescent pregnancy in Sao Tome and Principe: a cross-sectional hospital-based study
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy starts early in Sao Tome and Principe (STP) and rates of adolescent pregnancy increased 16% in recent years …
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Use of non-pharmacological methods in managing labour pain: experiences of nurse-midwives in two selected district hospitals in eastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Labour pain usually brings with it many concerns for a parturient and her family. The majority of the women …
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Trends and causes of maternal death at the Lagos University teaching hospital, Lagos, Nigeria (2007–2019)
BACKGROUND: Nigeria has one of the worst global maternal mortality ratios (MMR). Institutional audit is invaluable in providing useful information …
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Antenatal care attendance and low birth weight of institutional births in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Low birth weight (LBW) remains a major health problem that affects newborns worldwide. However, there has been growing evidence …
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Predicting the effect of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine uptake by pregnant women on birth weight using a generalized ordered partial proportional odds model
BACKGROUND: Low birth weight is a public health problem in Africa with the cause attributable to malaria in pregnancy. World …
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Women’s experiences of surviving severe obstetric complications: a qualitative inquiry in southern Ghana
Women who survive severe obstetric complications (SOC) have health and well-being issues even up to 1 year postpartum and have …