I. A. Onuah, E. I. Ezebuiro, U. P. Okite, Christian O. Onyemereze, D. O. Anele, N. I. Ugwu, F. C. Alumona, K. K. Mba, C. J. Mba & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Pre-eclampsia contributes to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-resource settings. Red cell distribution width (RDW), a routinely measured haematological parameter that reflects variations in red blood cell size, may reflect inflammati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1237
Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a complex disease affecting the developing retinal vasculature in infants born prematurely. Gestational age and birth weight are the most important risk factors for the development of ROP. Objective: To determine the prevalence of r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1236
Background: Routine childhood immunisation remains uneven in Nigeria. Local evidence is needed to understand how caregiver knowledge and perceived community barriers relate to service utilisation in Anambra State. Objectives: To assess caregiver knowledge, describe childhood immu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1234
Pearl Azenith D. De Los Reyes, Angel Mae S. Beter, Rachel C. Buenavista, Kate Colin V. Carman, Airah Grace B. Dela Cruz, Sarah Jane O. Niembra, Kristine Joy M. Salamanca & Aprile P. Gallego·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: The First 1,000 Days (F1KD), spanning conception through a child's second birthday, is a critical period for maternal and child health and nutrition. However, knowledge of recommended practices does not necessarily translate into consistent compliance, particularly in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1233
Sheena Danne M. Arguelles, Collene L. Fernandez, Aira Marie M. Ledres, Johanna O. Pendon, Shienila C. Penuela & Alissa Mae L. Vila·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Overseas employment can appeal to licensed midwives for personal, professional and financial reasons. This study examined the factors associated with overseas career motivation among licensed midwives in Iloilo City. Methods: A quantitative descriptive-correlational d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1232
Nadine Nduwamariya, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Simon Buhungu, Laetitia Irakoze, Eponine Délice Niyonizeye, Théophile Niyibizi, Bella Tatiana Ingabire, Méchac Ishimwe, Erasme Bengenge, Jean Claude Ndayikengurukiye & Renovat Rukerandanga·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Women who are simultaneously pregnant and breastfeeding have increased nutritional requirements, and their nutritional status may be associated with household, dietary, obstetric and health-related characteristics. Objective: To examine factors associated with the nut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1231
Access to family planning remains a critical challenge in many low- and middle-income countries, where barriers such as geographic distance, limited healthcare infrastructure, and cultural constraints impede contraceptive uptake. Community-based distribution (CBD) has emerged as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1230
Mohamed Osman Ali Mohamed, Abdelhakam G. Tamomh, Suzan Ali Mohammed Ali, Alaa Abdarhman Bushra Mohammed, Eman Ahmed Abdalla Mohammed & Mustafa Alnayer Ali Elnil·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are widely used for family planning. However, long-term use may affect renal function and plasma protein metabolism. Limited local data exist on these effects in Sudanese women. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of long...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1229
Lydia Konadu, Mustapha Bin Usman, Yvonne Arhin Sarpong, Elizabeth Appiagyei, Irene Owusu Bonsu, Alberta Dawuni Arthur, Abena Aduse Pokuaa, Bernice Gyasi, Grace Adu Larbi, Edith Sefa Frimpong, Yvonne K. Banin & Elizabeth Achiaa Nti·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Preconception care (PCC) addresses biomedical, behavioural and social risks before conception, yet contemporary facility-level evidence from Ghana remains limited. This study assessed PCC knowledge, attitudes, practices, information sources, perceived barriers and sel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1228
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health challenge, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria, where the burden is high and vulnerable populations such as pregnant women may face particular risks. This study investigated knowledge of tuberculosis among pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1227
Background: Pregnancy is a critical developmental phase marked by significant physiological and psychological changes that may increase vulnerability to mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. In this context, perceived social support has emerged as a key psychosoc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1226
Background: Universal health is advancing; however, information regarding the distribution of regional expansion in reproductive, maternal, and newborn health services across population groups remains limited. Aims: This study compared the levels of various coverage indicators at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1225
Background: Umbilical cord infection is an avoidable contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly where harmful cord applications, inconsistent hygiene and limited postnatal follow-up persist. Ghana recommends 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate gel for newborn cord c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1224
Background: Breastfeeding is a vital practice for child survival and development, yet it imposes significant nutritional demands on mothers and also affects their health. One key concern is calcium depletion, which may predispose mothers to hypocalcaemia, affecting both maternal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1223
Stephen Olaide Aremu, Dada Ayomide Christopher, Victor Emmanuel, Aisha Temitope Kasali, Damilola Esther Aremu, Hannah Ojonogecha Ocheni & John Nuhu·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Malaria vaccines complement established control measures, but their population-level impact depends on caregiver acceptance. Aims: This study examined how education, awareness, information sources, risk perception, and beliefs about effectiveness were related to mater...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1222