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Intimate partner violence as a predictor of antenatal care services utilization in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Although compelling evidence shows that exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is detrimental to both physical and …
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A randomized group antenatal care pilot showed increased partner communication and partner HIV testing during pregnancy in Malawi and Tanzania
BACKGROUND: HIV testing at antenatal care (ANC) is critical to achieving zero new infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Although most women …
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Spousal support during pregnancy in the Nigerian rural context: a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy constitutes a global health concern, thus the need for spousal support during this period cannot be overemphasized. This …
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Prevalence and associated factors of caesarian section in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of the 2019 Ethiopia Mini Demographic Health Survey
Abstract Background Caesarian section is a vital emergency obstetric intervention for saving the lives of mothers and newborns. However, factors …
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Retraction Note: Mothers’ experiences of caring for preterm babies at home: qualitative insights from an urban setting in a middle-income country
This article has been retracted. Please see the Retraction Notice for more detail: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04185-7
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Association of malaria and curable sexually transmitted infections with pregnancy outcomes in rural Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Malaria and curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are severe infections associated with poor pregnancy outcomes in sub-Saharan countries. These …
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Incidence and determinants of adverse outcomes among women who were managed for eclampsia in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract Background The incidence of eclampsia and its adverse maternal outcomes are very high in developing countries, particularly in Subsaharan …
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Pre-conception and prenatal factors influencing gestational weight gain: a prospective study in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In low-income countries, the high prevalence of pre-pregnancy undernutrition remains a challenge for the future health of women and …
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Pills and prayers: a comparative qualitative study of community conceptualisations of pre-eclampsia and pluralistic care in Ethiopia, Haiti and Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of preventable maternal and perinatal deaths globally. While health inequities remain stark, removing financial …
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Male engagement guidelines in antenatal care: unintended consequences for pregnant women in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The meaningful engagement of male partners in antenatal care (ANC) can positively impact maternal and newborn health outcomes. The …
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Empirical analysis of socio-economic determinants of maternal health services utilisation in Burundi
BACKGROUND: Timely and appropriate health care during pregnancy and childbirth are the pillars of better maternal health outcomes. However, factors …
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Plasma concentrations of leptin at mid-pregnancy are associated with gestational weight gain among pregnant women in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Gestational weight gain (GWG) has critical implications for maternal and child health. Inflammation and angiogenesis are implicated in various …
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Prevalence and factors associated with severe anaemia post-caesarean section at a tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Severe anaemia after caesarean section adversely affects the woman and the new-born. While prenatal anaemia is extensively studied, the …
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Universal versus selective screening for gestational diabetes mellitus among antenatal clinic attendees in Abakaliki: using the one-step 75 gram oral glucose tolerance test
AIM: To compare universal screening with selective risk factor based screening for GDM, using the one-step 75 g oral glucose …
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Predictors of fear of childbirth and depressive symptoms among pregnant women: a cross-sectional survey in Pwani region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Many women experience fear of childbirth (FoB) and depressive symptoms (DS) during pregnancy, but little is known about FoB …
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Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and associated risk factors for urinary tract infections in pregnant women attending ANC in some integrated health centers in the Buea Health District
Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most frequent infections after respiratory tract infections that affect humans, with …
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Mid-thigh circumference as an indicator of nutritional status to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected women in Malawi
BACKGROUND: High rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes globally raise the need to understand risk factors and develop preventative interventions. The …
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Incidence and determinants of neonatal mortality in the first three days of delivery in northwestern Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Addressing sustainable development goals to reduce neonatal mortality remains a global challenge, and it is a concern in Ethiopia. …
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Insaka: mobile phone support groups for adolescent pregnant women living with HIV
BACKGROUND: Mobile phone-based interventions have been demonstrated in different settings to overcome barriers to accessing critical psychosocial support. In this …
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Identification of factors associated with stillbirth in Zimbabwe – a cross sectional study
INTRODUCTION: 98% of the 2.6 million stillbirths per annum occur in low and middle income countries. However, understanding of risk …