Mohammed A. Kojo, Francis K. Larle, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Gloria A. Atakimah, Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Issah Mohammed, Beatrice Asakiya, Diana Akubori, Ibrahim Issah, Mariam G. Seidu, Adisa Osman, Faustina E. Akpablie, Debora Amoah & Dzetu S.A. Dela·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to maternal morbidity, anaemia, and adverse birth outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1150
Aims: this study was designed to assess the quality of antenatal care (ANC) among pregnant women in Bauchi Central Zone of Bauchi State. Study Design: The study employed a retrospective descriptive study among pregnant women who had ANC and also delivered their babies or were br...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1149
Introduction: This qualitative study explores the factors influencing caesarean section acceptance among pregnant women in the Tamale Metropolis, Northern Ghana. The aim was to examine the socio-cultural and healthcare-related factors that shape women’s decisions regarding caesar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1148
Study Background: Self-care during pregnancy is essential for maternal and fetal health. Primigravida women may have limited knowledge, affecting feto-maternal well-being. This study, part of the Problem Solving for Better Health initiative, assesses their awareness in a tertiary...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1146
Introduction: "Adolescent sexual and reproductive health" describes the mental and physical health of adolescents, as well as their capacity to avoid unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, sexually transmitted infections (including HIV/AIDS), and any kind of coercion or sexual as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1147
Esther Ijeoma Nonye-Enyidah, Longlife Friday Esiogu, Blessing C. Esiogu, Simeon C Amadi, Chikaike F Wekere & Alphaeus G Mba·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Background: Uterine rupture remains a major life threatening obstetric disaster encountered especially in developing countries and is associated with a high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to determine the trend, prevalence rate, associated risk fa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1145
Sharifa Iddrisu, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Rashida Atrime, Ibrahim Issah, Ibrahim Balanjima, Mohammed Abdulai Kojo, Faustina Maayir Bezagrebere, Francis Kwabena Larle & Fati Issaka·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Anemia is a significant public health concern, particularly among pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the efforts to mitigate these risks, the prevalence of anemia remains high, and the factors contributing to this condition are poorly unders...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1144
Background: Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for assessing abdominal organs, including the liver, during pregnancy. Liver imaging is essential to diagnose and monitor liver emergencies and other liver diseases in pregnancy. Pregnancy is associated with physiological changes tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1143
Philip Gyaase, Emmanuel Boateng Acheampong, Mavis Opoku Lanquaye, Anita Acheampomaah Amofa, Patience Adzordor, Gifty Delali Amewolah, Millicent Amakye, Bridget Armah, Emmanuel Kwesi Eshun & David Ben Sampson·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2024
Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are vital events in the life of a woman so there is the need to pay special attention to mothers from the time of conception to labor and delivery to postnatal care. This study sought to assess the supervised and non-supervised maternal delive...
Aim: This study examine the practice and sanitary condition maintained by TBAs when taking vaginal deliveries in Bayelsa state central using cross sectional descriptive random sampling method to select a total of 70 respondents and the required parameters with the aid of structur...