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
Study Background: Self-care during pregnancy is essential for maternal and fetal health. Primigravida women may have limited knowledge, affecting feto-maternal well-being. This study, part of the Problem Solving for Better Health initiative, assesses their awareness in a tertiary...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1146
Introduction: "Adolescent sexual and reproductive health" describes the mental and physical health of adolescents, as well as their capacity to avoid unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, sexually transmitted infections (including HIV/AIDS), and any kind of coercion or sexual as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1147
Esther Ijeoma Nonye-Enyidah, Longlife Friday Esiogu, Blessing C. Esiogu, Simeon C Amadi, Chikaike F Wekere & Alphaeus G Mba·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Background: Uterine rupture remains a major life threatening obstetric disaster encountered especially in developing countries and is associated with a high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to determine the trend, prevalence rate, associated risk fa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1145
Sharifa Iddrisu, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Rashida Atrime, Ibrahim Issah, Ibrahim Balanjima, Mohammed Abdulai Kojo, Faustina Maayir Bezagrebere, Francis Kwabena Larle & Fati Issaka·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Anemia is a significant public health concern, particularly among pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the efforts to mitigate these risks, the prevalence of anemia remains high, and the factors contributing to this condition are poorly unders...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1144
Background: Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for assessing abdominal organs, including the liver, during pregnancy. Liver imaging is essential to diagnose and monitor liver emergencies and other liver diseases in pregnancy. Pregnancy is associated with physiological changes tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1143
Philip Gyaase, Emmanuel Boateng Acheampong, Mavis Opoku Lanquaye, Anita Acheampomaah Amofa, Patience Adzordor, Gifty Delali Amewolah, Millicent Amakye, Bridget Armah, Emmanuel Kwesi Eshun & David Ben Sampson·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2024
Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are vital events in the life of a woman so there is the need to pay special attention to mothers from the time of conception to labor and delivery to postnatal care. This study sought to assess the supervised and non-supervised maternal delive...
Aim: This study examine the practice and sanitary condition maintained by TBAs when taking vaginal deliveries in Bayelsa state central using cross sectional descriptive random sampling method to select a total of 70 respondents and the required parameters with the aid of structur...
Philip Gyaase, Juliet Attah, Peggy Mensah, Patience Adzordor, Alijata Braimah, Emmanuel Ntiamoah, Emmanuel Boateng Acheampong, Emmanuel Kwesi Eshun & David Ben Sampson·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2024
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of unsafe abortion among women within their fertility age in the Central Region using Dunkwa Municipal Hospital as a case study. Methods: A facility based cross sectional study design was used for the study at...
Abdominal gestation is an infrequent form of ectopic gestation, noticed in 1:10,000 to 1:30,000 pregnancies and accounting for up to 1.4% of all ectopic gestations. It is classified as primary or secondary based on site of fertilization. Still, when it does occur, it goes on unno...
Amuchechukwu Veronica Nwafor, Eugene Ohams Ohanme, Uzochukwu Ofonakara, Clementina Nkiru Eze, Francis Chigozie Okoroafor, Chukwujioke Bobbie Iwe, Onuchukwu Victor Uchenna, Abraham Bong Onwe, Grace Ngozi Orofuke & Samuel Ghasi·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2024
The goal of this study was to investigate the oxytocic effects of ethanol fruit extract of Xylopia aethiopica (X. aethiopica). Pregnancy describes the period of fetal development in the uterus until delivery. Pregnancy, labour, and puerperium present challenges that encourage the...