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Preeclampsia knowledge among postpartum women treated for preeclampsia and eclampsia at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia/eclampsia is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet patients' perspectives about their diagnosis are not …
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Maternal demographic and antenatal factors, low birth weight and preterm birth: findings from the mother and child in the environment (MACE) birth cohort, Durban, South Africa
Abstract Background Low birthweight (LBW) and preterm birth (PB) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates worldwide. …
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Birth preparedness and complication readiness among women of reproductive age in Kenya and Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Delayed health-seeking continues to contribute to preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in low resource countries. Some of the strategies …
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Factors associated with the uptake of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD) in Rwanda: a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Rwanda has a high unmet need for family planning which could be reduced by improving access to postpartum intrauterine …
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Prevalence and associated factors of birth asphyxia among live births at Debre Tabor General Hospital, North Central Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: More than one third of the neonatal deaths at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Debre Tabor General Hospital …
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A ten year analysis of maternal deaths in a tertiary hospital using the three delays model
BACKGROUND: Reducing maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) remain an important public health issue in Egypt. The three delays model distinguished three …
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“I have to provide for another life emotionally, physically and financially”: understanding pregnancy, motherhood and the future aspirations of adolescent mothers in KwaZulu-Natal South, Africa
BACKGROUND: Adolescent pregnancy and motherhood has been a controversial and much disputed subject within the field of public health. Early …
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Using propensity scores to estimate the effectiveness of maternal and newborn interventions to reduce neonatal mortality in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Nigeria is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa, with one of the highest neonatal mortality rates and the second …
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Trends and correlates of maternal, newborn and child health services utilization in primary healthcare facilities: an explorative ecological study using DHIMSII data from one district in the Volta region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Sustainable Development Goal 3 aims at reducing global neonatal mortality to at least 12 per 1000 livebirths, under-five mortality …
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Maternal birth preparedness and complication readiness in the Greater Accra region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study of two urban health facilities
BACKGROUND: High maternal mortality ratios remain a critical public health concern in Ghana. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR), which …
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Prevalence and factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 h as it confers many benefits to …
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“Once the child is delivered, he is no more your baby,” Exclusive Breastfeeding experiences of first-time mothers in Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Ghana - a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), for the first 6 months of life, is globally accepted as the preferred method for infant …
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A cross-sectional study of the role of men and the knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy in southern Mozambique
BACKGROUND: The role of the male partner and wider family in maternal health, especially in case of emergencies, has been …
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Magnitude and associated factors of husband involvement on antenatal care follow up in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia 2016: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Involving the husband in antenatal care follow up have a crucial role in pregnancy outcome and highly recommended by …
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Implementing the Risk Identification (RI) and Modified Early Obstetric Warning Signs (MEOWS) tool in district hospitals in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Despite reaching Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 3, the maternal mortality rate (MMR) is still high in Rwanda. Most deaths …
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Why do women not prepare for pregnancy? Exploring women’s and health care providers’ views on barriers to uptake of preconception care in Mana District, Southwest Ethiopia: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Preconception care has the potential to reduce maternal and child morbidities and mortalities. It is a window of opportunity …
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Can people-centered community-oriented interventions improve skilled birth attendance? Evidence from a quasi-experimental study in rural communities of Cambodia, Kenya, and Zambia
BACKGROUND: Skilled attendance at delivery is a key marker for reducing maternal mortality. Effective community engagement strategies complemented by community …
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Determinants for choice of home birth over health facility birth among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: an analysis of data from the 2015-16 Tanzania demographic and health survey and malaria indicator survey
BACKGROUND: While evidence has shown an association between place of birth and birth outcomes, factors contributing to the choice of …
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Predictors of home births among rural women in Ghana: analysis of data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
BACKGROUND: Home births is one of the factors associated with maternal mortality. This study examined the predictors of home births …
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Determinants of person-centered maternity care at the selected health facilities of Dessie town, Northeastern, Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Person-centered maternity care is providing care that is respectful and responsive to individual women's preferences, needs, and values and …