Background: Preterm birth often negatively influences mother–infant and father-infant interaction. Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) post birth has positive effects on maternal and paternal feelings toward their preterm infants and on infant development and family interaction. Methods:...
Neha Parmar, Aesha Macwan, Jay Desai, Aniruddhsinh Sodhaparmar, Sifa Vahora, Zalak Prajapati, Khushbu Rana & Nency Patel·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2021
Introduction: The study was conducted to explore the factors affecting Breastfeeding practices among mothers with Caesarean section delivery in selected maternity hospitals of Anand-Kheda district, Gujarat. Objectives: 1) To identify the factors affecting breastfeeding practices...
Aims: To make a research case for an innovative intervention by evaluating the demand and determinants of informal postnatal care and support. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Itire and Yaba in L...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i163
Background: Admission of a baby into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is highly traumatic and stressful for parents especially mothers. This leads to a breakdown of the family unit due to the impediments undermining the family routine. When a baby is born premature, prepar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i162
Background: The progress made in neonatal intensive care delivery worldwide has resulted in optimal health outcomes of neonates, however, newborns and infants still die. Majority of these infant and neonatal deaths, occur in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The experiences of many...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i161
Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) and its association with some maternal factors in the study area. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study of 108 consenting and parturient mothers who had their antenatal bookings and singlet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i160
Background: Mass media plays an important role in information dissemination in Nigeria and studies have shown that the interrelationship that exists between reproductive health behaviour and mass media campaigns on the use of modern contraceptives have resulted in the improvement...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i159
Introduction: Ghana has recorded improved access to skilled care during pregnancy (4+ visits) 89% and labour 78%, yet maternal mortality is 310 per 100 000 live births. This research was conducted to identify the socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of women with obste...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i158
Introduction: A lived experience is normally an undervalued and complex phenomena in nursing and midwifery despite its crucial influence on maternal and birth outcomes. During antenatal care, health care providers tend to concentrate on the pregnancy at the expense ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i157
Background: Senior high school students are faced with several sexual and reproductive health challenges and make decisions and choices based on their knowledge and perceptions of available sexual and reproductive health services. The study, therefore, assessed the knowledge, u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i156
Hanan Eljabu, Ismail Elfortia, Awatif Andisha, Najwa Khalil, Eman Elmhjoub, Sorour Alsager, Sukina Al-Husain & Rabaa Abokail·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2021
Background: The development in the reproductive medicine and revolution of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) have made significant changes in the global infertility science. There are many factors affecting the ovarian function (ovulation); thyroid disorders have made part o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i155
Purpose: Hepatitis B viral(HBV) infection is a global public health challenge. Mother to child transmission is the leading cause of HB Vinfection in high endemic countries. The objective of this study was to examine pregnant women’s knowledge of HBV and their vaccination uptake i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i154
Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) affects persons of all ages including women of child bearing age. The management of Multidrug resistant TB in pregnancy is controversial. However current guidelines for programmatic management of MDRTB include commencing pregnant women on...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i144
Background: The import of gender roles and support in maternal health is fast gaining global recognition. Gender- based power relations, dimensions of health inequalities and overall maternal survival are linked to levels of partner involvement. Objective: To assess male partner...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i153
Introduction: Adolescents in the Caribbean region continue to experience poor reproductive health outcomes, including high rates of first birth before the age of 20 years. Teenage pregnancies are a worldwide cause of concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), abou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i152