Prevalence of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among married women in west Belessa Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016
Background: Unintended pregnancies can have adverse physical, mental, social, and economic outcomes. Illegal abortions and associated complications often follow unintended pregnancies and claim the lives of many women in developing countries. To better understand how unintended pregnancy impacts married women, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of unintended pregnancies and associated factors among married […]
Prevalence and determinants of uterine rupture in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Uterine rupture is a serious public health concern that causes high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in the developing world. Few of the studies conducted in Ethiopia show a high discrepancy in the prevalence of uterine rupture, which ranges between 1.6 and 16.7%. There also lacks a national study on this issue in Ethiopia. […]
Delivery Site Preferences and Associated Factors among Married Women of Child Bearing Age in Bench Maji Zone, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity must address societal and cultural factors that affect women’s health and their access to services. There was no research conducted previously on delivery site preferences and associated factors among married women of child bearing age in the study area. The aim of this study was to assess […]
Induced Second Trimester Abortion and Associated Factors at Debre Markos Referral Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Although most induced abortions in Ethiopia are performed in the first trimester, many women will still require second trimester abortions. While access to abortion in Ethiopia is limited, few data are being available concerning the demand for and associated outcomes of second trimester abortions. This knowledge is important for planning the health service response […]
Assessment of non-financial incentives for volunteer community health workers – the case of Wukro district, Tigray, Ethiopia
Background: Volunteer community health workers (VCHW) are health care providers who are trained but do not have any professional certification. They are intended to fill the gap for unmet curative, preventative, and health promotion health needs of communities. This study aims to investigate the non-financial incentives for VCHWs and factors affecting their motivation.Methods: A cross-sectional […]
Predictors of breastfeeding self-efficacy among women attending an urban postnatal clinic, Uganda
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with breastfeeding self-efficacy among postnatal women in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among women attending a postnatal clinic at a teaching hospital in Kampala. Three hundred and eighty-four postnatal women were randomly selected to respond to […]
Essential newborn care practices in Zambia
Neonatal mortality remains high in Zambia and is declining slower than infant and under five mortality. Improved adoption of essential newborn care (ENC) could help mitigate this situation. To determine the adoption of ENC practices in Zambia, cross-sectional data was used to assess ENC practices including baby kept warm, umbilical cord care and breastfeeding. Chi-square […]
Correlates of pregnancy among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in semi urban Blantyre, Malawi
Background: Little is known about female sex workers’ (FSWs) reproductive health apart from their being at higher than usual risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the correlates of pregnancy among FSWs in semi – urban Blantyre in Malawi. Methods: We used systematic sampling to […]
Women’s reproductive health decisionmaking: A multi-country analysis of demographic and health surveys in sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction :Women’s ability to make decisions regarding their reproductive health has important implications for their health and well-being. We studied the socio-demographic factors affecting reproductive health decision-making among women in 27 sub-Sahara African countries. Materials and methods: The study made use of pooled data from current Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted from January 1, […]
Helping postpartum women in Mali achieve their fertility intentions: Perspectives from introduction of the dedicated postpartum IUD inserter
Background: Mali has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world coupled with one of the lowest modern contraceptive use rates. Nearly a quarter of the country’s 750,000 annual births occur within 24 months of a previous birth, increasing the risks for mothers and babies. Nearly 70% of postpartum women have an unmet […]