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Women’s determinant factors for preferred place of delivery in Dodoma region Tanzania: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Skilled birth attendance is one of the key factors in improving maternal health but less than 50% of women …
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Prevalence and determinants of risky sexual practice in Ethiopia: Systematic review and Meta-analysis
Risky sexual practice is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. There are various studies on the prevalence and determinants …
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The prevalence of disrespect and abuse during facility-based maternity care in Malawi: evidence from direct observations of labor and delivery
BACKGROUND: There is increasing evidence throughout the world that the negative treatment of pregnant women during labor and delivery can …
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HIV status and treatment influence on fertility desires among women newly becoming eligible for antiretroviral therapy in western Kenya: insights from a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Factors influencing fertility desires among HIV-infected individuals remain poorly understood. With new recommendations for universal HIV treatment and increasing …
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Accuracy of gestational age estimation from last menstrual period among women seeking abortion in South Africa, with a view to task sharing: a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: The requirement for ultrasound to establish gestational age among women seeking abortion can be a barrier to access. Last …
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Effects of parents training on parents’ knowledge and attitudes about adolescent sexuality in Accra Metropolis, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Attitudes of parents about discussing sexuality issues with adolescents may or may not be influenced by their level of …
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A system approach to improving maternal and child health care delivery in Kenya: innovations at the community and primary care facilities (a protocol)
BACKGROUND: Maternal, fetal and neonatal mortality are higher in low-income compared to high-income countries due to weak health systems including …
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Factors influencing institutional delivery service utilization in Dembecha district, Northwest Ethiopia: A community based cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: The risk of death from complications relating to pregnancy and childbirth over the course of a woman's lifetime is …
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Effect of female genital mutilation/cutting; types I and II on sexual function: case-controlled study
BACKGROUND: The existing literature is contradictory regarding effects of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on sexual functions. The aim of this …
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HIV status disclosure and associated outcomes among pregnant women enrolled in antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Disclosure of HIV positive status to sexual partners is promoted by HIV prevention programs including those targeting the prevention …
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Exploring provider perspectives on respectful maternity care in Kenya: “Work with what you have”
BACKGROUND: Promoting respect and dignity is a key component of providing quality care during facility-based childbirth and is becoming a …
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Baseline characteristics of study sites and women enrolled in a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial: PMTCT uptake and retention (pure) Malawi
BACKGROUND: Malawi introduced an ambitious public health program known as "Option B+" which provides all HIV-infected pregnant and breastfeeding women …
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Male reproductive health challenges: appraisal of wives coping strategies
BACKGROUND: Systematic studies on the association between men's sexual dysfunction (low sexual desire, ejaculation disorders, erectile dysfunctions, genital ulcers, testicular …
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Improving detection and initial management of gestational diabetes through the primary level of care in Morocco: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Morocco is facing a growing prevalence of diabetes and according to latest figures of the World Health Organization, already …
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Understanding resilience of female adolescents towards teenage pregnancy: a cross-sectional survey in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: In Tanzania, teenage pregnancy rates are still high despite the efforts being made to reduce them. Not enough is …
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Factors associated with intimate partner physical violence among women attending antenatal care in Shire Endaselassie town, Tigray, northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study, July 2015
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner physical violence is a common global phenomenon. About 30.00% and 38.83% of women in the world and …
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Availability of family planning services and quality of counseling by faith-based organizations: a three country comparative analysis
BACKGROUND: Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have a long history of providing health services in developing countries and are important contributors to …
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The influence of quality maternity waiting homes on utilization of facilities for delivery in rural Zambia
BACKGROUND: Residential accommodation for expectant mothers adjacent to health facilities, known as maternity waiting homes (MWH), is an intervention designed …
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Respectful maternity care in Ethiopian public health facilities
Disrespect and abuse of women during institutional childbirth services is one of the deterrents to utilization of maternity care services …
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Educational status as determinant of men’s knowledge about vasectomy in Dangila town administration, Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Although vasectomy is effective and less expensive contraceptive method, only few men are using it in Africa. The main …