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Ramadan during pregnancy and the role of dietary intake for neonatal health in Kaduna, Northwestern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Ramadan during pregnancy is associated with adverse offspring health outcomes. Recent evidence from Europe indicates that maternal diet during …
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Anemia in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, determinants, and health impacts in Egypt
BACKGROUND: The WHO considers anemia in pregnancy a severe public health issue when prevalence surpasses 40%. In response, we conducted …
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Antenatal care and breastfeeding practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of demographic and health surveys
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends immediate breastfeeding (within the first hour after birth) and exclusive breastfeeding (for the …
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Correction: Factors influencing the uptake of antenatal care in Uganda: a mixed methods systematic review
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The use of misoprostol before hysteroscopy in Nulliparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Objectives To assess the value of misoprostol intake before hysteroscopy in nulliparous women. Search strategy Databases screening was done …
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Perspectives of midwives on respectful maternity care
BACKGROUND: Respectful maternity care forms the foundation of maternity services; however, delivery of dignified, efficient, and effective care in these …
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Effect of antenatal education on pregnant women`s knowledge, attitude and preferences of delivery mode
BACKGROUND: Childbirth is considered as the happiest action that occurs in any parent's life. Although childbirth is a natural process, …
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Factors influencing the uptake of antenatal care in Uganda: a mixed methods systematic review
BACKGROUND: In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended increasing antenatal care (ANC) visits from four to eight to reduce …
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Comparative study between the roles of intrauterine misoprostol versus the sublingual route for prevention of postpartum blood loss in elective cesarean sections: a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: The prostaglandin E1 analog "misoprostol" is a drug that has powerful ecbolic effects and can be beneficial in the …
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HELLP syndrome and associated factors among pregnant women with preeclampsia/eclampsia at a referral hospital in southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelets (HELLP) syndrome, a complication of preeclampsia/eclampsia, is associated with severe maternal morbidity and …
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Sleep quality disparities in different pregnancy trimesters in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Sleep is a crucial determinant of maternal and fetal health, significantly impacting the well-being of both the mother and …
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Tanzanian midwives’ clinical practices and experiences in caring for women with antepartum hemorrhage: a critical incident technique study
BACKGROUND: Antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is an obstetric emergency that complicates pregnancy worldwide and continues to lead to hemorrhagic conditions in …
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Explainable artificial intelligence models for predicting pregnancy termination among reproductive-aged women in six east African countries: machine learning approach
Pregnancy termination remains a complex and sensitive issue with approximately 45% of abortions worldwide being unsafe, and 97% of abortions …
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Correction: Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among postpartum mothers in public health facilities in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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“Letting themselves go during care” – exploring patient autonomy during co-designed intrapartum care in a Beninese maternity ward
BACKGROUND: Patient autonomy is central to the provision of respectful maternity care. Enabling women to make decisions free of discrimination …
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Determining behavioral intention and its predictors toward preconception care use among reproductive age women in Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study based on the theory of planned behavior
BACKGROUND: Preconception care is a highly effective, evidence-based intervention aimed at promoting the health of reproductive-age women and reducing adverse …
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Effect of group antenatal care versus individualized antenatal care on birth preparedness and complication readiness: a cluster randomized controlled study among pregnant women in Eastern Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: As utilization of individual antenatal care (I-ANC) has increased throughout sub-Saharan Africa, questions have arisen about whether individual versus …
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Facilitating and limiting factors of cultural norms influencing use of maternal health services in primary health care facilities in Kogi State, Nigeria; a focused ethnographic research on Igala women
BACKGROUND: Facilitating factors are potential factors that encourage the uptake of maternal health services, while limiting factors are those potential …
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The effect of cesarean section on the dimensions and ratios of mons pubis
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy and labor can impact women's body contours. After a cesarean section, some women may experience aesthetic issues such …
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Timeliness and quality of peripartum care provision during a health system strengthening initiative in rural Guinea-Bissau: a qualitative situation analysis
Guinea-Bissau has among the world's highest maternal and perinatal mortality rates. To improve access to quality maternal and child health …