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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 …
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Acceptability of community-based mentor mothers to support HIV-positive pregnant women on antiretroviral treatment in western Kenya: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Option B+ is a comprehensive antiretroviral treatment (ART) designed for HIV-infected pregnant/ postpartum women. However, barriers to implementing Option …
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Magnitude and factors associated with adherence to Iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Aykel town, Northwest Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Physiological changes during pregnancy, foetal growth and development increase the requirement for Iron and Folic Acid. The increased demand …
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Mothers’ satisfaction with care during facility-based childbirth: a cross-sectional survey in southern Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Client satisfaction is an essential component of quality of care. Health system factors, processes of care as well as …
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Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) disorders: incidence, risk factors and outcomes of different management strategies in a tertiary referral hospital in Minia, Egypt: a prospective study
BACKGROUND: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders have become a significant life-threatening issue due to its increased incidence, morbidity and mortality. …
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Nutritional service needs of pregnant and lactating adolescent girls in Trans-Mara East Sub-County, Narok County: focus on access and utilization of nutritional advice and services
BACKGROUND: An understanding of the association between adolescent nutrition, adolescent pregnancy and their quest for healthcare services may elucidate a …
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy: a case report
BACKGROUND: Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare, catastrophic disease affecting women in the third trimester of pregnancy …