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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. …
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Treponema pallidum infection predicts sexually transmitted viral infections (hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus-2, and human immunodeficiency virus) among pregnant women from rural areas of Mwanza region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a global health problem with increased risk and morbidities during pregnancy. This study investigated …
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Determinants of prenatal care use and HIV testing during pregnancy: a population-based, cross-sectional study of 7080 women of reproductive age in Mozambique
BACKGROUND: In low-income countries with poor coverage of healthcare services such as Mozambique, antenatal care serves as a vital tool …
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Maternal perceptions about caesarean section deliveries and their role in reducing perinatal and neonatal mortality in the Upper West Region of Ghana; a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Maternal perceptions about caesarean section contribute to delayed presentation of women for emergency obstetric care. This increases the risks …
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Prenatal maternal stress and birth outcomes in rural Ghana: sex-specific associations
BACKGROUND: In developed countries, prenatal maternal stress has been associated with poor fetal growth, however this has not been evaluated …
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Awareness and practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in the Bamenda Health District, Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Birth preparedness and complication readiness has as goal to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. This concept developed by the …
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A hospital-based birth defects surveillance system in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: In 2010, the World Health Assembly passed a resolution calling upon countries to prevent birth defects where possible. Though …
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Mothers’ utilization and associated factors in preconception care in northern Ethiopia: a community based cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Adverse pregnancy outcomes remain a prevalent health problem in Ethiopia. Mothers' use of preconception care service has the potential …
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Disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth in southern Mozambique: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that many women experience mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities across the world, but the magnitude of …
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“If there are no female nurses to attend to me, I will just go and deliver at home”: a qualitative study in Garissa, Kenya
BACKGROUND: The North Eastern region in Kenya experiences challenges in the utilization of maternal and newborn health services. In this …
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Prevalence of male partners involvement in antenatal care visits – in Kyela district, Mbeya
BACKGROUND: In most countries in the world, promotion of maternal and child health is perceived as women's role and men …
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Timing of first antenatal care attendance and associated factors among pregnant women in public health institutions of Axum town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2017: a mixed design study
BACKGROUND: Timely initiation of antenatal care can avoid pregnancy related problems and save lives of mothers and babies. In developing …
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Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and associated factors among women attending antenatal care at Gondar town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is rising, but it is a neglected health threat to mothers and their children …
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Prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the middle belt of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Vaginal infections usually caused by Candida sp, organisms responsible for bacterial vaginosis and Trichomonas vaginalis are associated with considerable …
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Shedding light on quality of care: a study protocol for a randomized trial evaluating the impact of the Solar Suitcase in rural health facilities on maternal and newborn care quality in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Continued progress in reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in low-income countries requires a renewed focus on quality …