E. O. Ezirim, D. O. Anele, U. P. Okite, I. O. Abali, E. M. Akwuruoha, C. O. Onyemereze, O. R. Omole & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2024
Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the awareness, prevalence, severity, and contributing factors to anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at a Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria. Research Methodology: The study included 420 pregnant women...
Background: Neonatal sepsis is considered the most common leading cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates mainly in developing countries. In the resource-poor settings, the most frequently reported cause of bacterial neonatal sepsis was from Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acineto...
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans of the genus Plasmodium. Trace elements are dietary mineral that are in very minute quantities and they play significant roles in some biochemical processes leading to modifi...
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...
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...
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...
Aim: To study about caesarean section and normal vaginal delivery cases. Study Design: It is a prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of gynaecology in Super-speciality hospital. Duration of study is 3 months. Methodology: It is a prospective o...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aim: To determine stillbirth rate and identifiable predictors from a sample of deliveries in our setting. Study Design: A retrospective analysis of a cross-sectional dataset. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa (FMCY), Bayelsa St...
Objective: Advanced obstetric care in pregnancy with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has improved the perinatal outcomes. However, preterm delivery associated with high cost implications and perinatal morbidity is a matter of concern in these women. Better understanding of the risk...
Md. Al Kaiyum, Sazin Islam, Sharmin Akter, Mst. Shamsun Naher, Md. Shariful Islam, Sonia Afroz Mukta & Sadia Afroz Rikta·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2023
Objective: This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of neonatal outcomes and the underlying socio-cultural determinants of premature childbirth in urban and rural settings of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 1,000 pregnant women (50...