Aim: To examine the women’s experiences, maternal practices and problems faced in the utilization of maternal health services in Kwara State, Nigeria. Methodology: An inductive and thematic analytical approach was adopted in analyzing the qualitative responses obtained from the r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i140
Julia Rachel Alves Rodrigues Monteiro, Brena Suelen Gama Macias, Alyne Talita Martires Cabral, Rita do Socorro Rodrigues e Silva & Daniele Melo Sardinha·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2021
The maternal mortality rate is an indicator that analyses the quality of care provided to women from prenatal care to delivery and puerperium. The aim is to make a brief communication based on the Epidemiological Bulletin of Maternal Mortality of Pará dated 08/06/2020, describing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i124
Aims: Bangladesh, as one of the most densely populated countries in the world, is facing an overpopulation crisis. Understanding the factors that influence a women's intention to limit her ability and desire to bear children is important for family planning program purposes and p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i139
Aims: To evaluate pregnant women with decreased fetal movements (DFM) identifying the risk factors and perinatal outcomes of such pregnancies. Study Design: A case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ekiti State University Teaching...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i138
Aim: This study was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of falciparum malaria in relation to age, gravidity, trimester, blood group and genotype among pregnant women attending antenatal in Model Primary Health Centre, Omoku, Rivers State. Methodology: The study was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i137
Aim: To study the association between the incidence, risk factors and treatment outcomes in retinopathy of prematurity. Methodology: A longitudinal observational study was done among 70 babies who fulfilled the criteria for ROP screening at a tertiary care center. Results: Out of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i123
Introduction: Successful neonatal resuscitation involves availability of neonatal resuscitation resources in terms of material and skilled personnel; this is the first and most important step in delivering effective neonatal resuscitation. The study aimed to assess and compare ne...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i135
Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Chukwudiebere Ekuma Oko, Nnamdi Okafor, Chinelo Chukwudulue, Jude Uchechukwu Ukwa & Lawrence Ulu Ogbonnaya·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2020
Aims: The research objective of this article sought to determine the clients' evaluation of the quality of antenatal care (ANC) at Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. Place and Duration of Study: Fed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i136
Aim: This present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasites among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Methodology: The study was carried out from April 2011 to March 2012 at two purposively selected hospi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i134
Joy Mavondo, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Francis Farai Chikuse, Blessing Nkazimulo Mkhwanazi, Precious Mdlongwa & Bigboy Tendai Rakata·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2020
Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine abnormal condition in women of childbearing age with associated health risks, infertility, diabetes mellitus, endometrial hyperplasia and cardiovascular complications. Ultrasound imaging reporting incidences of PCOS...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i133