Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is a major global health concern, contributing to complications such as low birth weight, preterm birth, miscarriage, and heightened susceptibility to infections in both mothers and infants. Objective: This study aimed to assess haematological ind...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1158
Decision-making is a fundamental cognitive process central to human behaviour, organizational operations, and governance structures in maternal health programs. It entails choosing the most appropriate course of action among several alternatives based on evaluating goals, resourc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1156
Maternal and neonatal health outcomes in low-resource settings like The Gambia remain a critical public health concern, with high mortality rates driven by socioeconomic and clinical factors. This hospital-based study at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) examined the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1155
Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, David Zawumya Kolbilla, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Nurokina Prince, Konlan Emmanuel Dammigu & Konlaan Jones Yumann·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Motherhood is frequently a gratifying and pleasurable experience; nonetheless, it is associated with sorrow, poor health, and even mortality for several women. Cultural traditions persistently influence pregnancy and childbirth in Ghana, shaping the preferences of e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1154
Background: Maternal health is regarded as an important indicator of fetal health. Thus it’s essential to investigate the relationship between maternal dietary intake and neonatal anthropometry. Objective: The aim of the present study is to record the correlation between maternal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1153
Background: Child health and development in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are critical issues. Despite the attainment of universal antenatal care (ANC) coverage in Ghana, the utilization of high-quality ANC remains challenging for pregnant women regardless of their socioeconomic statu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1152
Introduction: Many physiological and psychological changes occur during pregnancy, which is seen as a normal part of a woman's reproductive life. The majority of expectant mother cope well with these changes, but many suffer greatly. Objectives: The objectives of the study were,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1151
Mohammed A. Kojo, Francis K. Larle, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Gloria A. Atakimah, Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Issah Mohammed, Beatrice Asakiya, Diana Akubori, Ibrahim Issah, Mariam G. Seidu, Adisa Osman, Faustina E. Akpablie, Debora Amoah & Dzetu S.A. Dela·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to maternal morbidity, anaemia, and adverse birth outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1150
Aims: this study was designed to assess the quality of antenatal care (ANC) among pregnant women in Bauchi Central Zone of Bauchi State. Study Design: The study employed a retrospective descriptive study among pregnant women who had ANC and also delivered their babies or were br...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1149
Introduction: This qualitative study explores the factors influencing caesarean section acceptance among pregnant women in the Tamale Metropolis, Northern Ghana. The aim was to examine the socio-cultural and healthcare-related factors that shape women’s decisions regarding caesar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1148