Prevalence and Factors Associated with Undernutrition among Exclusively Breastfeeding Women in Arba Minch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Community-Based Study
Background: In developing countries, women are generally vulnerable to undernutrition especially during lactation because of inadequate nutrient intake. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of underweight, associated factors and mean dietary intake of selected nutrients among lactating women in Arba Minch Zuriya districts, Gamo Gofa, Ethiopia. Methods: Multistage cluster sampling technique […]
Socioeconomic inequalities in maternal health care utilization in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Improving maternal and child health remains a public health priority in Ghana. Despite efforts made towards universal coverage, there are still challenges with access to and utilization of maternal health care. This study examined socioeconomic inequalities in maternal health care utilization related to pregnancy and identified factors that account for these inequalities. METHODS: We […]
Empirical analysis of socio-economic determinants of maternal health services utilisation in Burundi
Background: Timely and appropriate health care during pregnancy and childbirth are the pillars of better maternal health outcomes. However, factors such as poverty and low education levels, long distances to a health facility, and high costs of health services may present barriers to timely access and utilisation of maternal health services. Despite antenatal care (ANC), […]
Efficacy of intravenous iron for treating postpartum anemia in low-resource african countries: A pilot study in Malawi
Background: Postpartum hemorrhage may lead to maternal morbidity and mortality, increases risks of transfusion, and incurs costs. We report on the feasibility and efficacy of in-hospital intravenous (IV) iron for treating postoperative anemia at Mtengo wa Nthenga, Malawi. Patients and methods: Twenty-eight consecutive women undergoing surgery for complicated pregnancy or complicated childbirth entered the study. […]
Introduction of misoprostol for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage at the community level in Senegal
Objective: To demonstrate that training ensures correct administration of oral misoprostol by auxiliary midwives for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) among women giving birth at the community level in Senegal. Methods: A 6-day training program for auxiliary midwives and supervisors, including 1 day of PPH prevention training and a practicum of 10 deliveries at health […]
The impact of adult mortality and parental deaths on primary schooling in north-western Tanzania
Mortality of parents and other adults due to the African AIDS epidemic could reduce children’s primary schooling by reducing households’ ability to pay fees, raising the opportunity cost of children’s time, and leaving orphaned children with guardians who care less about their education than would their parents. This study measures the impact of adult deaths […]
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Neolithic Life Reconstruction
The expansion of Neolithic stable isotope studies in France now allows distinct regional population-scale food patterns to be linked to both local environment influences and specific economic choices. Carbon and nitrogen isotope values of more than 500 humans and of animal samples also permit hypotheses on sex-biased human provenance. To advance population scale research, we […]
Chronic Child Poverty and Health Outcomes in South Africa Using a Multidimensional Poverty Measure
In this paper, I examine the differences in health outcomes between children residing in poor and non-poor households. In order to identify household poverty, I make use of the framework of multidimensional poverty as introduced by Alkire and Foster (Journal of Public Economics, 95(7–8), 2011). I follow the poverty status of children (defined as individuals […]
Factors associated with poor maternal health care services utilization in Eswatini: A secondary analysis of a nationally representative household survey
Background: This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with poor maternal health care services utilization (MHCSU) i.e., having < 4 antenatal care (ANC) visits, not delivering at a health facility, and not receiving institutional postnatal care (PNC). Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the 2014 Eswatini Multiple Cluster Indicator Survey, a […]
Intersections of girl child marriage and family planning beliefs and use: qualitative findings from Ethiopia and India
Child marriage and subsequent early first birth is a considerable social, economic and health concern, and a pervasive practice in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This study explores barriers and facilitators to family planning among women and girls, and their marital decision-makers subsequent to receipt of child marriage prevention programmes in Ethiopia and India. In-depth […]
