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Formative research to design an implementation strategy for a postpartum hemorrhage initial response treatment bundle (E-MOTIVE): study protocol
BACKGROUND: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide. When PPH occurs, early identification of bleeding and …
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COVID-19 in Ghana: challenges and countermeasures for maternal health service delivery in public health facilities
We provide a situational update on COVID-19 in Ghana, the seventh African country reporting the most cases. Some modifications occurring …
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“Cervical cancer screening: awareness is not enough”. Understanding barriers to screening among women in West Cameroon—a qualitative study using focus groups.
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in sub-Saharan countries, constituting a major public …
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Episiotomy practice and associated factors among mothers who gave birth at public health facilities in Metema district, northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Episiotomy is a surgical incision of the perineum to hasten the delivery. There is a scarce of information related …
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Perceived quality of essential newborn care implementation among health facility deliveries in North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Quality of essential newborn care is defined as the extent of health care services to improve the health of …
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Are rhetorical commitments to adolescents reflected in planning documents? An exploratory content analysis of adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Global Financing Facility country plans
BACKGROUND: The Global Financing Facility (GFF) offers an opportunity to close the financing gap that holds back gains in women, …
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Examining the recent trends in adolescent sexual and reproductive health in five countries of sub‐Saharan Africa based on PMA and DHS household surveys
BACKGROUND: The annual collection of fertility, marriage, sexual behaviour, and contraceptive use data in the nationally representative rounds of Performance …
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Planned early delivery for late preterm pre-eclampsia in a low- and middle-income setting: a feasibility study
BACKGROUND: weeks may reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes but is yet to be evaluated in a low and middle-income setting. Prior …
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The missing link between legal age of sexual consent and age of marriage in sub-Saharan Africa: implications for sexual and reproductive health and rights
Child marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights and a threat to access to education, sexual and reproductive health …
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Geographic variation and associated factors of long-acting contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: a multi-level and spatial analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 data
BACKGROUND: High fertility rates and unintended pregnancies are public health concerns of lower and middle income countries such as Ethiopia. …
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Wealth-related inequalities in demand for family planning satisfied among married and unmarried adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: The use of modern contraception has increased in much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the extent to which changes …
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Adolescent sexual behaviour in a refugee setting in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Children under 18 years old constituted more than half (52%) of the refugee population in 2017. Adolescent Sexual and …
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Realising sexual and reproductive health and rights of adolescent girls and young women living in slums in Uganda: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Sexual and reproductive health and rights are critical entitlements best supported through human rights-based approaches empowering rights-holders to claim …
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Inequalities in early marriage, childbearing and sexual debut among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, inequalities in …
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HIV trends and disparities by gender and urban–rural residence among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa HIV transmission is a major challenge in adolescents, especially among girls and those living in urban …
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Intimate partner violence against adolescents and young women in sub-Saharan Africa: who is most vulnerable?
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health and human rights issue that affects millions of women and …
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Reproductive health decision making among nomadic pastoralists in North Eastern Kenya: a qualitative social network analysis
BACKGROUND: To our knowledge, no studies exist on the influence of nomadic pastoralist women's networks on their reproductive and sexual …
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Integration of family planning services with HIV treatment for women of reproductive age attending ART clinic in Oromia regional state, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In settings where HIV prevalence is high, management of sexual and reproductive health is critical to reducing HIV transmission …
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Utilization of a mobile phone application to increase access to sexual and reproductive health information, goods, and services among university students in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Innovations to increase access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information, goods, and services are needed, particularly in low-income …
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“I came to escort someone”: Men’s experiences of antenatal care services in urban Ghana—a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Male involvement in maternal healthcare has been widely recognized as essential for positive health outcomes for expectant mothers and …