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How to improve the quality of care for women with postpartum haemorrhage at Onandjokwe Hospital, Namibia: quality improvement study
BACKGROUND: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading direct cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The sustainable development goals aim …
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Prevalence, risk factors and antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida species among pregnant women at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Candida is the commonest opportunistic fungi in human. Candida species cause diverse types of diseases. Vaginal candidiasis has been …
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Maternal and perinatal outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy complicate around 6% of pregnancies and accounts for 19% of maternal death in Ethiopia. …
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Prevalence and contributing factors of birth asphyxia among the neonates delivered at Nigist Eleni Mohammed memorial teaching hospital, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Birth asphyxia is a major contributor to neonatal mortality worldwide. In Ethiopia, birth asphyxia remains a severe condition that …
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Effect of pregnancy induced hypertension on adverse perinatal outcomes in Tigray regional state, Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of pregnancy-induced hypertension in Ethiopia ranges from 2.2 to 18.3%. However, so far little is known about …
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Knowledge of preeclampsia and its associated factors among pregnant women: a possible link to reduce related adverse outcomes
BACKGROUND: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. Adequate knowledge about a disorder …
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Factors associated with dietary practice and nutritional status of pregnant women in Dessie town, northeastern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Maternal undernutrition is highly prevalent in resource-poor settings. Hence, this study was intended to determine factors associated with the …
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A before and after study of the impact on obstetric and perinatal outcomes following the introduction of an educational package of fetal heart rate monitoring education coupled with umbilical artery lactate sampling in a low resource setting labor ward in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Rates of cesarean section (CS) are increasing and abnormal fetal heart rate tracing and concern about consequent acidosis remain …
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Digital postpartum hemorrhage management device (DPHMD)
BACKGROUND: Primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency caused by excessive blood loss that occurs most commonly after the …
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Pregnancy options counselling in Ghana: a case study of women with unintended pregnancies in Kumasi metropolis, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy crisis mismanagement has contributed to maternal deaths and illnesses globally and in Ghana due to absence/inadequate pregnancy options …
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Effect of community-based distribution of misoprostol on facility delivery: a scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Community distribution of misoprostol to pregnant women in advance of labor is one of the compelling strategies for preventing …
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Factors affecting uptake of ≥ 3 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine for malaria prevention in pregnancy in selected health facilities, Arusha region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Tanzania adopted the revised World Health Organization policy in 2013 recommending a minimum of ≥3 doses of Intermittent Preventive …
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Knowledge and practice of immediate newborn care among midwives and nurses in public health facilities of Afar regional state, Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The care given to newborns immediately within the first few hours of birth is critical for their survival. However, …
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mHealth communication to strengthen postnatal care in rural areas: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Postnatal care (PNC) in rural areas is characterised by low uptake, with possible effect on maternal and neonatal mortality …
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Postpartum depression and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last twelve months in Ankesha district, Awi zone, North West Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing age women and is a considerable public health problem. The …
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Medical and non-medical reasons for cesarean section delivery in Egypt: a hospital-based retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Caesarean section (CS) is an important lifesaving intervention that can reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. The dramatic …
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Burden, risk factors and maternal and offspring outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The burden, determinants and outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan Africa are not known. We summarized existing …
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Examining internal migration effects on short versus long interbirth intervals in Cotonou, Benin Republic
BACKGROUND: The literature on migration-fertility relationship uses various measures of fertility, such as fertility rates, actual fertility and family size …
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Potential gains in reproductive-aged life expectancy if maternal mortality were eradicated from the Kintampo districts of Central Ghana
BACKGROUND: Almost 99% of pregnancy or childbirth-related complications globally is estimated to occur in developing regions. Yet, little is known …
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Effect of attending pregnant women’s conference on institutional delivery, Northwest Ethiopia: comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Institutional delivery is the cornerstone reducing maternal mortality. Community-based behavioral change interventions are increasing institutional delivery in developing countries. …