James Success Odubia, Clement Ogbeh Anthony, Ifechidere Sophia Obani, Victoria Damilola Ayodele & Ayobola Elizabeth Ogunleye·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Maternal malaria remains an important contributor to preventable maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity in malaria-endemic and mobile populations. The evidence base is heterogeneous, with variations in malaria species, timing of infection, diagnostic methods, compara...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1218
Aims: This study assessed women's perceived effectiveness of the Maternal Health Care Intervention Programme and the Maternal Health Care Utilization Programme among pregnant, childbearing and postpartum women in Barangay Dela Paz, City of Biñan, Laguna. It also determined the re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1217
Background: The estimated date of delivery (EDD) is a crucial aspect of prenatal care, providing a timeline for monitoring fetal development and planning labour and delivery. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate whether feto-maternal parameters could affect the expected delivery dat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1216
Precocious puberty is characterised by the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of eight years in girls and nine years in boys and has become an increasingly relevant concern in child health. This review aimed to analyse the influence of environmental exp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1215
Background: Childhood immunisation is one of the most effective public health interventions for reducing under-five morbidity and mortality globally. Despite its proven effectiveness, immunisation coverage remains suboptimal in many low- and middle-income countries, including Nig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1213
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on anxiety and depression among postpartum women attending selected tertiary hospitals in Lagos State. A two-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was adopted. The study population comprised 145...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1214
Medication adherence during pregnancy is important for maintaining maternal health and supporting foetal development. This study assessed adherence to prescribed drugs among pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. A des...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1212
Objective: This study compared student-led and midwife-led antenatal education on maternal knowledge of obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness, and maternal satisfaction among pregnant women attending primary health centres in Jema’a Local Governmen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1210
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is essential for supporting maternal health and fetal development. This study assessed dietary habits and consumption patterns among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. A de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1211
S. O. Onazi, M. A. Onadiran, I. J. Hano, F. D. Akeredolu, G. Y. O. Adebayo, J. E. Ochai, B. A. Mohammed, M. Yakubu, M. N. Jiya, L. K. Coker, A. J. Mikailu, R. C. Ihejika, R. S. Okwunjo & A. Lawan·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Malaria is a significant public health challenge and is endemic in Nigeria. Transmission through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes occurs throughout the year. Although malaria infection in newborns has been considered rare, recent reports suggest other...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1207