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Maternal Mortality in Ghana: Impact of the Fee-Free Delivery Policy and the National Health Insurance Scheme [PDF]

, 2015
Maternal mortality (MMR) is the second largest cause of female deaths in Ghana. Yet, many households cannot afford the cost of skilled delivery The study utilized the Panel Data Model to examine the impact of the fee-free delivery (FDP) and the National ...
Sofo, S. (Seidu), Thompson, E. (Emmanuel)   +1 more
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The relationship between maternal education and mortality among women giving birth in health care institutions: Analysis of the cross sectional WHO Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health [PDF]

, 2011
Background: Approximately one-third of a million women die each year from pregnancy-related conditions. Three-quarters of these deaths are considered avoidable.
A Green, A Metin Gülmezoglu, A Shah, A Wagstaff, BM Kleczkowski, C Grown, C McAlister, C Menendez, C Morrisson, C Ronsmans, C Ronsmans, C Shen, Carol J Hogue, Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health, Dinorah L Calles, G Backman, H Goldstein, j Villar, J Villar, JC Caldwell, João-Paulo Souza, JW Buehler, KS Khan, Lale Say, Marmot Review, MC Hogan, MC Nussbaum, MÁ Luque Fernández, N Rice, OMR Campbell, P Hunt, P Lumbiganon, Pan American Health Association, R Horton, R Ndyomugyenyi, Rosalind Raine, S Arrowsmith, S Singh, S Thaddeus, Saffron Karlsen, T Anderson, The Lancet, V Filippi, World Health Organisation, World Health Organisation   +44 more
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“And in some cases, we're the best option:” A qualitative study of community‐based doula support for black perinatal mental health

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract We explored community‐based doulas' perspectives on the acceptability of using formal screening tools to address low rates of mental health screening, diagnosis, and treatment for perinatal anxiety and depression among Black women. Using thematic analysis, we analyzed interview data from 30 community‐based doulas who support Black families ...
Tamara Nelson, Naysha N. Shahid, Samrawit B. Gebretensay, Chareina C. Johnson, Penny D. Telesford, Karen Sheffield‐Abdullah   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal Mortality – A Challenge? [PDF]

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2013
Background : The current maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Maharashtra is 104/100000 live births, ranking 3rd in India. There is scope for reducing it as majority of the causes of MMR are preventable and curable.
Shital G. Sonone, Varsha N. Patil, Meenakshi Surve, M. A. Shinde   +3 more
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Factor XIII Supplementation in Postpartum Hemorrhage: From Biological Rationale to Clinical Implementation

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of preventable maternal mortality despite standard interventions. Recent fibrinogen trials failed to improve outcomes, prompting interest in coagulation factor XIII (FXIII). FXIII functions as “molecular cement,” cross‐linking fibrin and stabilizing clots.
Jeremy W. Jacobs, Elizabeth A. Abels, Brian D. Adkins, Garrett S. Booth, Victoria Costa, Sheharyar Raza, Michelle Simon, Jennifer S. Woo, Allison P. Wheeler   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics Overview of Mother with Perinatal Death at Dr. Soetomo Hospital in 2015 [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives: to determine the frequency distribution of perinatal mortality and maternal characteristic features in terms of age, parity, gestational age and pregnancy complications in Dr.Soetomo Hospital Surabaya in 2015.
Haslinda, Y. (Yulisa), Prasetyo, B. (Budi)   +1 more
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Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Gains in Papua New Guinea [PDF]

, 2015
Many priority countries in the countdown to the millennium development goals deadline are lagging in progress towards maternal and child health (MCH) targets. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one such country beset by challenges of geographical inaccessibility,
Byrne, Abbey, Hodge, Andrew, Jimenez-Soto, Eliana   +2 more
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Variants in AKR1D1 and Infant Mortality: Should Bile Acid Screening be a Routine Part of Newborn Screening?

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biallelic pathogenic variants in AKR1D1 cause Δ4‐3‐oxosteroid 5β‐reductase deficiency, disrupt bile acid synthesis, and result in Congenital Bile Acid Synthesis defect type 2 (CBAS2). CBAS2 presents in infancy with cholestasis, coagulopathy, and failure to thrive.
Jade Hudson, Stephanie Hyunh, Bojana Rakic, Cornelius Boerkoel   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Under-5 Mortality in Tanzania: A Demographic Scenario. [PDF]

, 2012
The government of the United Republic of Tanzania has initiated the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness program to improve the health and wellbeing of children.
Hamisi, Hamisi F, Sathiya Susuman, A
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Impact of Rapid Exome Sequencing on Pediatric Patients With Cardiomyopathy and Acute Heart Failure

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Few studies describe the impact of rapid exome sequencing (ES) on pediatric cardiomyopathy in urgent clinical settings. Here, we retrospectively report the impact of rapid singleton ES in pediatric patients presented with acute heart failure and isolated cardiomyopathy or myocarditis, between 2021 and 2023 at a single tertiary care center.
Tameemi Abdalla Moady, Tova Hershkovitz, Clair Habib, Ori Attias, Amir Hadash, Galit Tal, Asaad Khoury, Josef Ben‐Ari, Danny Eytan, Tamar Paperna, Karin Weiss   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source