Determinants of potentially harmful traditional cord care practices among mothers in Ethiopia
Background: Globally, newborn deaths have declined from 5 million in 1990 to 2.4 million in 2019; however, the risk of death in the first 28 days is high. Harmful umbilical cord care contributes to neonatal infection, which accounts for millions of neonatal deaths. This study assessed determinants of potentially harmful traditional cord care practices in […]
Impact of a maternal and newborn health results-based financing intervention (RBF4MNH) on stillbirth: a cross-sectional comparison in four districts in Malawi
Background: Malawi implemented a Results Based Financing (RBF) model for Maternal and Newborn Health, “RBF4MNH” at public hospitals in four Districts, with the aim of improving health outcomes. We used this context to seek evidence for the impact of this intervention on rates of antepartum and intrapartum stillbirth, taking women’s risk factors into account. Methods: […]
Estimates of Treatable Deaths Within the First 20 Years of Life from Scaling Up Surgical Care at First-Level Hospitals in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Background: Surgical care is an important, yet often neglected component of child health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines the potential impact of scaling up surgical care at first-level hospitals in LMICs within the first 20 years of life. Methods: Epidemiological data from the global burden of disease 2019 Study and a counterfactual […]
Use of mobile phone consultations during home visits by Community Health Workers for maternal and newborn care: Community experiences from Masindi and Kiryandongo districts, Uganda Global health.
Background: Home visits by Community Health Workers [In Uganda Community Health Workers are given the collective term of Village Health Teams (VHTs). Hereafter referred to as VHTs] is recommended to improve maternal and newborn care. We investigated perceived maternal and newborn benefits of home visits made by VHTs, combined with mobile phone consultations with professional […]
Abuse and disrespectful care on women during access to antenatal care services and its implications in Ndola and Kitwe health facilities
Background: Antenatal care utilization is fundamental in preventing adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. This paper assessed abuse and disrespectful care on women during access to antenatal care services and its implications in Ndola and Kitwe districts of Zambia. Methods: The assessment used a cross-sectional study design with a sample size of 505 women of child […]
HIV Encephalopathy in ART-Naïve, Hospitalized Infants in Mozambique
Introduction: The neurodevelopmental impact of HIV infection in older children has been well-described, with characterization of HIV-associated encephalopathy (HIVE) and associated cognitive defects. HIVE is relatively common in older children who were vertically infected. The sparse literature on HIVE in infants suggests that incidence may be up to 10% in the first year of life, […]
Perception and socio-cultural barriers to the acceptance of caesarean delivery in a tertiary hospital in Abakaliki, South East Nigeria
Objectives: Globally, caesarean section (CS) has immensely contributed to improved obstetric outcome in circumstances where vaginal delivery is not feasible. However, in some low-income countries, there is aversion to the procedure. The aim of this study was to determine the level of awareness and socio-cultural barriers to the acceptance of CS. Materials and Methods: A […]
Hepatitis B: Cross-sectional study of knowledge and immunization among students at University of Cocody, Ivory Coast
Background: To evaluate knowledge about hepatitis B and vaccination coverage among students at Cocody’s University, Ivory Coast. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2005-2006 (2557students). Parameters were collected by interview using a survey chart. Factors influencing knowledge and vaccination against hepatitis B were analyzed by logistic regression. Results: The […]
Geospatial distribution and determinants of child mortality in rural western Kenya 2002-2005
Objective: To describe local geospatial variation and geospatial risk factors for child mortality in rural western Kenya. Methods: We calculated under-5 mortality rates (U5MR) in 217 villages in a Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) area in western Kenya from 1 May 2002 through 31 December 2005. U5MRs by village were mapped. Geographical positioning system […]
Access to safe abortion: Building choices for women living with HIV and AIDS
In many areas of the world where HIV prevalence is high, rates of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion have also been shown to be high. Of all pregnancies worldwide in 2008, 41% were reported as unintended or unplanned, and approximately 50% of these ended in abortion. Of the estimated 21.6 million unsafe abortions occurring worldwide […]
