Skip to content
Journal

Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Search within this journal

227

Articles indexed

40

2026 articles

227

Open access

49

Citations (indexed)

Publications by year

Articles (227)

Knowledge of Safe Period and Utilization of Long-Lasting Reversible Contraceptives among Female Adolescents in an Urban City in Nigeria

Abade Ese, Frank Abade, Elechi Comfort & Blessing Ukoro · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2024

The study sought to evaluate the understanding of safe period and long-lasting reversible contraceptives among adolescent females in an urban city in Nigeria, employing a descriptive research approach. The study was directed by three research questions and one hypothesis. The stu...

Open access Research Article

Prevalence and Trend Pattern of Malaria Occurrence among Pregnant Women in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria

Francis Olusegun Oladeji, Akinwumi Isaac Tope, Omotoso Ayodele Jacob, Adepoju Adelola Aleji & Nsikak Akpan · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2024

The endemic nature of malaria poses a significant threat, particularly impacting vulnerable populations such as children under five and pregnant women, with substantial mortality rates, especially in developing countries. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence and distrib...

Open access Research Article

Dietary Diversity, Nutritional Outcome and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women during Their First Trimester of Pregnancy in Coastal Region of Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nahian Rahman & Zannatul Ferdowsi · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Introduction: A significant public health risk for expectant mothers is inadequate dietary diversification and undernutrition. Given that nutritional deficits may have a significant impact on the mother's and the fetus's health, optimal dietary diversity is crucial throughout pre...

Open access Research Article

Association of First Trimester Vitamin D Concentration with development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

B. M. Rupakala & Anusha N. S. · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Pregnant Indian women have a high Vitamin D deficiency prevalence (approx. 90%). Mounting evidence suggests that Vitamin D may be essential for maintaining healthy glucose homeostasis. Aims: We aimed to determine the relationship between the GDM risks and maternal concentrations...

Open access Research Article

Community-Based Health Initiatives and Their Role in Enhancing Prenatal Care in Rural Bangladesh: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Md. Atikur Rahaman, Sharmin Akter, Sazin Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Rokaya Jebin Binti & Mir Sakhawat Hossen · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Background: Prenatal care is pivotal for maternal and neonatal outcomes, yet its accessibility remains disproportionately limited in rural Bangladesh. This study assesses the efficacy of health interventions aimed at bolstering prenatal care accessibility from a gynecological and...

Open access Research Article

Emergency Contraceptive Use among Female Students at Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges in Ghana: A Case Study at Dunkwa-On-Offin

Philip Gyaase, Anita Acheampomaa Amofa, Emmanuel Ampim-Kyei & Juliet Atta · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Background: The purpose of the study was to assess the use of emergency contraceptives among female trainee nurses in Ghana using Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dunkwa-On-Offin as a case study. Methods: The study employed a case study design. A structured questionnaire w...

Open access Research Article

Effect of Timing of Umbilical Cord Clamping in Elective Cesarean Section of Term Infants on Maternal and Neonatal Outcome in Benghazi Medical Center 2022-2023

Zahia ElGhazal, Entesar Alasbaly & Wedad Al Gadary · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Background: The best time to clamp the umbilical cord has been disputed for decades, and definitions differ "Early" cord clamping (ECC) occurs before one minute after birth (about 15-30 seconds), whereas "delayed" cord clamping (DCC) occurs after one minute or when cord pulsation...

Open access Research Article

An Epidemiological Analysis of Major Pregnancy Complications among Women in Bangladesh: Trends, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Md. Jahangir Alom, Sharmin Akter, Md. Atikur Rahaman & Sazin Islam · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Background: Pregnancy complications present significant health challenges, particularly in nations like Bangladesh where access to maternal healthcare varies. This study aimed to provide an epidemiological analysis of major pregnancy complications among Bangladeshi women, offerin...

Open access Research Article