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Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin, Cherlynn Dumbura, Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, Kshama Chande, Gloria Maimela, Stanley Luchters, Matthew Chersich, for the HE2AT Center   +7 more
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Predictors of thinness and improved dietary diversity among School Aged Children in Southern Ethiopia

Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, 2019
Tsedeke Wolde, Tefera Belachew Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Public Health, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Tsedeke WoldeDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Public Health, Institute ...
Wolde T, Belachew T
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
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, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Iron deficiency with and without anemia in pregnancy: A scoping review of prevalence and perinatal impact

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The prevalence of iron deficiency with anemia and iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) during pregnancy have not been summarized, and evidence of the direct association of IDWA with adverse perinatal outcomes (APO) are unknown.
Lucky O. Lawani, David M. Naimark, Joel G. Ray, Jessica Widdifield, Paul Eze, Chidumebi J. Idemili, Nadine Shehata   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retention on antiretroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review of papers and abstracts since 2008 [PDF]

, 2013
This repository item contains a single issue of the Health and Development Discussion Papers, an informal working paper series that began publishing in 2002 by the Boston University Center for Global Health and Development.
Fox, Matthew, Rosen, Sydney
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Current practices in caesarean section training: A cross‐sectional study comparing high‐ and low‐middle‐income countries

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study identifies and describes global caesarean section (CS) training practices, comparing high‐income countries (HIC) and low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMIC). Methods A convergent parallel mixed‐methods study was conducted with a cross‐sectional survey.
Liesl de Waard, Elize Archer, Kathryn Chu, Christoffel Joseph Brand Muller, Stefan Gebhardt   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Automated Geospatial Approach for Assessing SDG Indicator 11.3.1: A Multi-Level Evaluation of Urban Land Use Expansion across Africa

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Geospatial data has proven useful for monitoring urbanization and guiding sustainable development in rapidly urbanizing regions. The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator 11.3.1 leverages geospatial data to estimate rates of ...
Orion S. E. Cardenas-Ritzert, Jody C. Vogeler, Shahriar Shah Heydari, Patrick A. Fekety, Melinda Laituri, Melissa McHale   +5 more
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Comparative Analysis of Inflation Dynamics of Three African Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa

Ethiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, 2020
This paper examines a comparative view of the inflation dynamics in three African countries. The study used monthly data from January 2007 to April 2018. To achieve the objectives, the study was deployed varieties of econometric methods.
DESA DABA FUFA
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International Water Management Institute success stories 2000-2009 [PDF]

Research institutes / Research projects / Development projects / Water resource management / Water use / Multiple use / Food security / Soil conservation / Poverty / Farmers / Water harvesting / Water storage / Tanks / Land management / Drinking water ...
Chartres, Colin J.
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Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Assefa Tola Gemeda, Hannah Blencowe, Nega Assefa, Lars Åke Persson, Anna C. Seale   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source