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A cohort of women with ectopic pregnancy: challenges in diagnosis and management in a rural hospital in a low-income country
BACKGROUND: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a serious complication of early pregnancy. In low-income countries diagnosis of EP is difficult and …
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Safety of a condom uterine balloon tamponade (ESM-UBT) device for uncontrolled primary postpartum hemorrhage among facilities in Kenya and Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries. While evidence on uterine balloon …
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Urinary iodine concentration and thyroid volume of pregnant women attending antenatal care in two selected hospitals in Ashanti Region, Ghana: a comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Iodine deficiency is a major public health problem affecting people worldwide, particularly pregnant women. Iodine requirements increase substantially during …
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Changes in serum prolactin level during intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and effect on clinical pregnancy rate: a prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Transient hyperprolactinemia was proven to adversely affect the outcome of IVF. We aimed to identify changes in serum prolactin …
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Association between skilled maternal healthcare and postpartum contraceptive use in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The postpartum period provides an important opportunity to address unmet need for contraception and reduce short birth intervals. This …
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Uptake of skilled attendance along the continuum of care in rural Western Kenya: selected analysis from Global Health initiative survey-2012
Examining skilled attendance throughout pregnancy, delivery and immediate postnatal period is proxy indicator on the progress towards reduction of maternal …
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Caesarean section audit to improve quality of care in a rural referral hospital in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Caesarean section (CS) is often a life-saving procedure, but can also lead to serious complications, even more so in …
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Screening for congenital fetal anomalies in low risk pregnancy: the Kenyatta National Hospital experience
BACKGROUND: Congenital malformations contribute significantly to the disease burden among children globally. A study conducted in Kenya on understanding the …
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Haematological and fibrinolytic status of Nigerian women with post-partum haemorrhage
BACKGROUND: Early treatment with tranexamic acid reduces deaths due to bleeding after post-partum haemorrhage. We report the prevalence of haematological, …
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Low birth weight among term newborns in Wolaita Sodo town, South Ethiopia: a facility based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In low income countries, many low birth weight newborns often miss the chance for survival sooner or later. Others …
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The effect of implementation strength of basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) on facility deliveries and the met need for BEmONC at the primary health care level in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) is a primary health care level initiative promoted in low- and middle-income …
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Report on an international workshop on kangaroo mother care: lessons learned and a vision for the future
BACKGROUND: Globally, complications of prematurity are the leading cause of death in children under five. Preterm infants who survive their …
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The effects of centering pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcomes in northern Nigeria; a prospective cohort analysis
BACKGROUND: Maternal and infant mortality remains high in Nigeria primarily due to low use of skilled birth attendants. Huge disparities …
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Group B streptococci vaginal colonization and drug susceptibility pattern among pregnant women attending in selected public antenatal care centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of septicemia, meningitis, and pneumonia in neonates. Maternal colonization with GBS …
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Birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women admitted in a rural hospital in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: With an aim to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes, 'birth preparedness and complication readiness' (BP/CR) promotes timely access to skilled …
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Male partner attendance at antenatal care and adherence to antenatal care guidelines: secondary analysis of 2011 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period present a significant and complex public health problem in low income …
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Intermittent fetal heart rate monitoring using a fetoscope or hand held Doppler in rural Tanzania: a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Neonatal mortality is a global challenge, with an estimated 1.3 million intrapartum stillbirths in 2015. The majority of these …
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Trends and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in Namibia: analysis of the Demographic and Health Surveys 2000–2013
BACKGROUND: Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) lowers the risk for all-cause mortality in babies, including those with low birth weight. …
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They receive antenatal care in health facilities, yet do not deliver there: predictors of health facility delivery by women in rural Ghana
BACKGROUND: Research has shown that use of antenatal services by pregnant women and delivery in health facilities with skilled birth …
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Risk factors for peripartum hysterectomy among women with postpartum haemorrhage: analysis of data from the WOMAN trial
BACKGROUND: Peripartum hysterectomy can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Most studies of peripartum hysterectomy are from high income countries. This …