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Bacterial vaginosis is significantly associated with a higher risk of high-risk human papillomavirus persistence: a cohort study in Nairobi, Kenya
Background Reasons why some human papillomavirus infections persist while others spontaneously resolve remain elusive. There is speculation that bacterial vaginosis …
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Factors associated with early implant discontinuation among women receiving implant services from community healthcare providers (CPs/PPMVs) in Nigeria: an analysis of routine service delivery data
Background Contraceptive implants are highly effective long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), yet early discontinuation remains a major challenge globally and in …
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Screening tools for maternal mental health in Africa: a systematic review
Background Maternal health during pregnancy and the postnatal period encompasses mental health, which is a key aspect in enhancing a …
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Heterogeneity in preferences for HIV prevention service delivery among women of reproductive age in western Kenya: a latent class analysis
Introduction Pharmacies might create opportunities for pregnant women to initiate HIV prevention services earlier and more regularly, but their role …
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“Contraceptives are like committing a crime”: a qualitative study on contraceptive access and utilization in Libya
Introduction: Contraceptive access is a critical component of sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as an indicator of …
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Improving maternal and neonatal outcomes in low-income communities in lagos state, Nigeria: an overview of the mamabase pilot program
Nigeria accounts for nearly one-fifth of global maternal deaths, with disproportionately high mortality among women living in low-income communities. Structural, …
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Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence experiences among young married women in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
In Nigeria, where early marriage and entrenched gender norms persist, evidence on intimate partner violence (IPV) among young married women …
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“Now I feel like I can”: exploring e-commerce for self-care contraception in Kenya
Introduction In Kenya, the growing e-commerce market presents new opportunities to expand access to self-care contraceptives. However, we know little …
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Factors affecting skilled delivery service utilization: a mixed-methods study in Ghana's West Akim Municipality in the Eastern Region
Background Maternal mortality remains a critical public health challenge in Ghana. Despite the country's ‘free’ Maternal Healthcare Policy, skilled delivery …
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Measuring social norms endorsement and normative influence on contraceptive use among youth (15–24) in northeastern Uganda
Background: Despite widespread availability of contraceptives, uptake remains lower than expected given the unmet need. This gap highlights the importance …
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Bacterial vaginosis and specific high-risk human papillomavirus genotype infection: a cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya
Background Emerging evidence indicates that bacterial vaginosis (BV) plays a role in high-risk Human Papillomavirus (hr-HPV) infection. However, the BV/hr-HPV …
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Perceptions of facilitators, barriers and adaptations for provision of obstetric fistula surgery and care: a qualitative descriptive study of service providers in selected hospitals in Busoga sub-region, eastern Uganda
Introduction: Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury common in low-resource settings, with many women failing to access surgical repair …
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Association between postnatal mental health-related hospitalisation and child development and education outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Aim: This study consolidates existing knowledge regarding the association between postnatal mental health-related hospitalisation (MHrH) and childhood development and education …
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Prenatal Harmattan exposure and birth size: identifying sensitive windows in pregnancy
Introduction: The Harmattan season (approximately December to March) in Western Africa is characterized by dry, dusty trade winds blowing from …
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Predictors of delay seeking delivery services at labor onset among pregnant women in the singida region of Tanzania: analytical cross-sectional study
Background Delays in seeking childbirth care are the leading cause of high maternal mortality in developing countries. Despite the Tanzanian …
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“I was treated like a human being”: factors influencing women's preference for traditional birth attendants in Nigeria
Introduction: Nigeria's maternal mortality ratio is the highest on the African continent, and the most severe in the world, accounting …
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Individual and community-level determinants of skin-to-skin contact in Somaliland: a multilevel analysis of the 2020 demographic and health survey data
Introduction: Neonatal mortality remains a significant public health challenge in Somaliland. Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is an evidence-based intervention proven to …
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Success and opportunities: maternal mortality and health services in Sierra Leone
Introduction Sierra Leone has made significant improvements in maternal mortality reduction; however, disparities in maternal healthcare delivery services still exist. …
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Action and interaction strategies for enhancing upward referral of obstetric emergencies from community health centres in the eastern cape
Introduction: Effective upward referral of obstetric emergencies from community health centres to higher-level facilities is critical for reducing maternal and …
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Breast self-examination prevalence and determinants in low- and middle-income countries: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Background Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face a dual burden of infectious and chronic diseases, including breast cancer. Breast self-examination …