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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 …
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Assessing the operational effectiveness of a maternal and child health (MCH) conditional cash transfer pilot programme in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: This paper provides insights into design and implementation of a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) pilot programme under the Subsidy …
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Male partner antenatal clinic attendance is associated with increased uptake of maternal health services and infant BCG immunization: a national survey in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Male partner antenatal clinic (ANC) attendance may improve maternal uptake of maternal child health (MCH) services. METHODS: We conducted …
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Proportion of pregnant women screened for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and its associated factors within antenatal clinics of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Screening for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) is clinically important for identifying women at high risk, and planning early …
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Prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy and influence of body fat on development of hyperglycemia in pregnancy among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Hyperglycemia in pregnancy is a medical condition resulting from either pre-existing diabetes or insulin resistance developed during pregnancy. This …
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Surgical site infection and associated factors among women underwent cesarean delivery in Debretabor General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: hospital based cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cesarean section rates have been increasing dramatically during the past three decades and surgical site infections are becoming a …