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Iron status at early pregnancy is associated with infectious respiratory and gastric illness in women receiving routine iron supplementation: the NuPED prospective cohort
BACKGROUND: Antenatal iron deficiency (ID) and anaemia, but also elevated ferritin and haemoglobin (Hb) have been associated with morbidity during …
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Association between PAI-1 gene − 657 4G/5G polymorphism and preeclampsia in Egyptian women: a case-control study
Pre-eclampsia constitutes a pregnancy disease characterized by hypertension and proteinuria, as well as dysregulation of the coagulation cascade and hypo …
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‘This is like tradition, lie on your back, hold your leg, and push’: understanding midwives’ perspectives on their choice of labour positions in a Ugandan hospital
INTRODUCTION: Despite the well-documented benefits of upright positions and mobility during labour and childbirth, the adoption of these remains limited. …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The value of subcutaneous tissue closure and drain in obese women undergo elective caesarean section: a randomized controlled trial
OBJECTIVE: to compare the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous suture reapproximation alone versus suture plus subcutaneous drain or non-closure for …
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Predictors of mothers’ home cord care, breastfeeding, and thermoregulation practices for newborns in a South-Eastern State, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Suboptimal maternal practices in home cord care, breastfeeding, and thermoregulation for newborns pose significant public health concerns, with far-reaching …
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Malaria and anaemia prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in two regions in Ghana: an analytical cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Malaria and anaemia in pregnancy remain public health problems because they increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This …
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Effectiveness of nursing intervention session on health locus of control and self efficacy for women with preeclampsia
BACKGROUND: Unfavorable fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes are more likely to occur in pregnancies complicated by hypertension. The degree of …
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Comparative differences in metabolic, mental health and perinatal outcomes of women with gestational diabetes in Ghana and Switzerland: the G-MUM study
BACKGROUND: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence (9-15%) is similar in Ghana and Switzerland, despite differences in sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and …
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Major depression among pregnant women attending a tertiary teaching hospital in Northern Uganda assessed using DSM-V criteria
BACKGROUND: Major depression (MD) during pregnancy complicates maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite its significant impact, there is a lack of …
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Effects of M-DEPTH model of depression care on maternal depression, functioning, and HIV care adherence, and infant developmental over eighteen months post-partum: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Perinatal depression is associated with poor outcomes related to HIV care adherence, maternal functioning, and early child development. We …
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Maternal dietary patterns as predictors of neonatal body composition in Ethiopia: the IABC birth cohort study
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes, but the importance of maternal diet during pregnancy for neonatal …
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Utilization, satisfaction, and barriers to antenatal care among pregnant women in Gadarif State during the Sudan war: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Healthcare services during wartime face significant challenges. Pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) during the Sudan conflict encounter numerous …
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Peripartum hysterectomy: prevalence, indications, maternal outcomes, and associated factors in a 7-year retrospective review at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Peripartum hysterectomy (PH) is a life-saving surgical procedure for severe childbirth complications such as uncontrollable bleeding, uterine rupture, or …
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Birth asphyxia outcomes and associated factors among newborns admitted to a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Birth asphyxia (BA) is a significant global health challenge, contributing to an estimated 23% of neonatal deaths worldwide and …
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Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence in pregnancy: a multicentre, binational study
BACKGROUND: Globally, intimate partners are the most common perpetrators of violence against women. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) contributes significantly to the …
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Efficacy and safety of ketamine and esketamine in reducing the incidence of postpartum depression: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) is categorized by the Disorders-Fifth Edition as depression that begins during pregnancy or within the first …
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Correction: Fetal echocardiographic parameters in pregnancies complicated by diabetes: a case control study
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Identifying psychosocial predictors and developing a risk score for preterm birth among Kenyan pregnant women
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where 40% of global neonatal …
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‘They went for the test together but came back separately’: a constructivist grounded theory perspective on male engagement in antenatal HIV testing in Bamenda, Cameroon
INTRODUCTION: Male engagement in HIV testing during pregnancy significantly contributes towards the prevention of maternal seroconversion and paediatric HIV acquisition. …
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Time to first antenatal care visit and its predictors among women in Kenya: Weibull gamma shared frailty model (based on the recent 2022 KDHS data)
BACKGROUND: The first trimester of pregnancy is critical for fetal development, making early antenatal care visits essential for timely check-ups …