Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women's use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study. [PDF]
Opara UC, Iheanacho PN, Petrucka P.
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Effects of global health initiatives on the quality of care for maternal health services in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol. [PDF]
Atuhairwe I +3 more
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Abstract Objective This study examines whether hospitals with stronger patient safety culture more consistently follow essential birth practices and have fewer adverse outcomes for mothers and newborns and whether this evidence can guide maternity care priorities in patient safety policy.
Zenewton A. S. Gama +11 more
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Cultural Humility in Action: Learning From Refugee and Migrant Women and Healthcare Providers to Improve Maternal Health Services in Australia. [PDF]
Rambaldini-Gooding D +7 more
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions (PLTCs) on functional disability at 6 months postpartum. Methods This prospective cohort study was done at 10 hospitals in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. A total of 1027 postpartum women (341 with PLTCs and 686 without) were enrolled into
Fitiwi Tinsae Baykemagn +3 more
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"I went to the primary health centre close to my workplace, but their capacity cannot deliver the baby": exploring why women choose different providers for maternal health services in Nigeria. [PDF]
Akinsola KO +10 more
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Abstract Background Violence against women remains a serious public health problem and a violation of human rights that affects women's health. Healthcare providers play a fundamental role in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls.
Odette del Risco Sánchez +4 more
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Impact of COVID-19 on individual mental health and maternal health services in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Alie MS +4 more
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