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Prevalence and factors associated with preterm birth at kenyatta national hospital
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization estimates the prevalence of preterm birth to be 5-18% across 184 countries of the world. …
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Spatial variation in the use of reproductive health services over time: a decomposition analysis
BACKGROUND: The paper argues that several Sub-Saharan African countries have recorded marked improvements in the use of reproductive health services. …
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Initiation of traditional birth attendants and their traditional and spiritual practices during pregnancy and childbirth in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Prior to the advent of modern obstetric services, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) have rendered services to pregnant women and …
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Accelerating newborn survival in Ghana through a low-dose, high-frequency health worker training approach: a cluster randomized trial
BACKGROUND: Newborn deaths comprise nearly half of under-5 deaths in Ghana, despite the fact that skilled birth attendants (SBAs) are …
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Maternal death and delays in accessing emergency obstetric care in Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Despite declining trends maternal mortality remains an important public health issue in Mozambique. The delays to reach an appropriate …
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The effect of Kenya’s free maternal health care policy on the utilization of health facility delivery services and maternal and neonatal mortality in public health facilities
BACKGROUND: Kenya abolished delivery fees in all public health facilities through a presidential directive effective on June 1, 2013 with …
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Do pregnancies reduce iron overload in HFE hemochromatosis women? results from an observational prospective study
HFE hemochromatosis is an inborn error of iron metabolism linked to a defect in the regulation of hepcidin synthesis. This …
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Task shifting in active management of the third stage of labor: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) describes interventions with the common goal to prevent postpartum hemorrhage …
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Autonomy and infant feeding decision-making among teenage mothers in a rural and urban setting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The nutritional status of infants born to teenage mothers can be sub-optimal compared to those born to older mothers. …
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The association between pre pregnancy body mass index and risk of preeclampsia: a registry based study from Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is among the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide, occurs in 2-8% of all pregnancies, and …
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Factors influencing access of pregnant women and their infants to their local healthcare system: a prospective, multi-centre, observational study
BACKGROUND: The successful implementation of maternal vaccination relies on results of clinical trials, considering the prenatal and postnatal attendance at …
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Low birthweight in rural Cameroon: an analysis of a cut-off value
BACKGROUND: Low birthweight (LBW) is a major predictor of early neonatal mortality which disproportionately affects low-income countries. WHO recommends regional …
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on facilitators of and barriers to the utilisation of and access to maternal health services in Eritrea: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Wars affect maternal health services by destroying health systems. Eritrea experienced two wars with neighbouring Ethiopia. Despite this, the …
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Caesarean delivery-related blood transfusion: correlates in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Caesarean delivery carries a risk of major intra-operative blood loss and its performance is often delayed by non-availability of …
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Experiences with and expectations of maternity waiting homes in Luapula Province, Zambia: a mixed–methods, cross-sectional study with women, community groups and stakeholders
BACKGROUND: Luapula Province has the highest maternal mortality and one of the lowest facility-based births in Zambia. The distance to …
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A qualitative analysis of men’s involvement in maternal and child health as a policy intervention in rural Central Malawi
BACKGROUND: Men's involvement in maternal and child health presents an opportunity for the advancement of maternal and child nutrition as …
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Self-medication among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Makongoro health centre in Mwanza, Tanzania: a challenge to health systems
BACKGROUND: Self-medication is a universal challenge that requires attention because of the potential threat not only to the pregnant women …
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Factors influencing deliveries at health facilities in a rural Maasai Community in Magadi sub-County, Kenya
BACKGROUND: In response to poor maternal, newborn, and child health indicators in Magadi sub-county, the "Boma" model was launched to …
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Factors associated with intended use of a maternity waiting home in Southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Although Ethiopia is scaling up Maternity Waiting Homes (MWHs) to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality, women's use of MWHs …
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Quality medicines in maternal health: results of oxytocin, misoprostol, magnesium sulfate and calcium gluconate quality audits
BACKGROUND: The high level of maternal mortality and morbidity as a result of complications due to childbirth is unacceptable. The …