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Barriers for kangaroo mother care (KMC) acceptance, and practices in southern Ethiopia: a model for scaling up uptake and adherence using qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Globally, approximately 15 million babies are born preterm every year. Complications of prematurity are the leading cause of under-five …
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Determinants of postnatal checkup for newborns in Ethiopia: Further analysis of 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: The absence of suitable care during the postpartum period might result in substantial ill-health and even the demise of …
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Analysis of cesarean section rates using Robson ten group classification system in a tertiary teaching hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cesarean section (CS) is an important indicator of access to, and quality of maternal health services. The World Health …
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Drivers of desire for more children among childbearing women in sub-Saharan Africa: implications for fertility control
BACKGROUND: Despite the extensive research on fertility desires among women the world over, there is a relative dearth of literature …
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Medication-related problems among hospitalized pregnant women in a tertiary teaching hospital in Ethiopia: a prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Studies on medication-related problems (MRPs) among pregnant women are scarce, despite the potential consequences for both mother and child. …
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Blood pressure trajectories during pregnancy and associations with adverse birth outcomes among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected women in South Africa: a group-based trajectory modelling approach
BACKGROUND: High blood pressure (BP) late in pregnancy is associated with preterm delivery (PTD); BP has also been associated with …
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Engaging community health workers in maternal and infant death identification in Khayelitsha, South Africa: a pilot study
BACKGROUND: Engaging community health workers in a formalised death review process through verbal and social autopsy has been utilised in …
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Association between micronutrients and maternal leukocyte telomere length in early pregnancy in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Exposure to environmental stressors can lead to shorter leukocyte telomere length and increase the risk of chronic diseases. Preservation …
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Determinants of uptake of first dose of intermittent preventive treatment among pregnant women in a secondary health Centre in Maiduguri, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Studies on uptake of first dose of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) are lacking, despite it being a …
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Willingness to perform induced abortion and associated factors among graduating midwifery, medical, nursing, and public health officer students of University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: institution based cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: In developing countries, abortion is often unsafe and a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality accounting for about …
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Women’s experiences following emergency Peripartum hysterectomy at St. Francis hospital Nsambya. A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) is a known remedy for saving women's lives when faced with the challenging situation of …
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The association of maternal age with adverse neonatal outcomes in Lusaka, Zambia: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy among adolescents, whether intended or not, is a public health concern as it is generally considered high risk …
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Knowledge deficit on health promotion activities during pregnancy: the case for adolescent pregnant women at Chiladzulu District, Malawi
BACKGROUND: Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern in Malawi as it is associated with high risks of adverse pregnancy …
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Mapping of anaemia prevalence among pregnant women in Kenya (2016–2019)
BACKGROUND: Reducing the burden of anaemia is a critical global health priority that could improve maternal outcomes amongst pregnant women …
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Geographical access to point-of-care testing for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy as an integral part of maternal healthcare in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with high maternal mortality in Ghana and globally. Evidence shows that there …
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Influencing factors for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage and early detection of childbearing women at risk in Northern Province of Rwanda: beneficiary and health worker perspectives
BACKGROUND: Reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity is a major global health priority. However, much remains unknown regarding factors associated …
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Prevalence and associated factors of undernutrition among pregnant women visiting ANC clinics in Silte zone, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Maternal undernutrition is highly prevalent in underdeveloped countries. Hence, this study was intended to determine the prevalence and associated …
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Fear of childbirth among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Arba Minch town, southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Fear of childbirth is one of the life challenges the women encounter during pregnancy. It is an important source …
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Postnatal care education in health facilities in Accra, Ghana: perspectives of mothers and providers
BACKGROUND: The recent use of antenatal care (ANC) has steadily improved in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), but postnatal care …
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Maternal and newborn healthcare practices: assessment of the uptake of lifesaving services in Hoima District, Uganda
BACKGROUND: The current maternal mortality ratio in Uganda is 336 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Infant mortality is 43 …