Aim: This present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasites among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Methodology: The study was carried out from April 2011 to March 2012 at two purposively selected hospi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i134
Joy Mavondo, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Francis Farai Chikuse, Blessing Nkazimulo Mkhwanazi, Precious Mdlongwa & Bigboy Tendai Rakata·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2020
Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine abnormal condition in women of childbearing age with associated health risks, infertility, diabetes mellitus, endometrial hyperplasia and cardiovascular complications. Ultrasound imaging reporting incidences of PCOS...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i133
This study investigated the predictors of nutritional practices among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in health centres in Akpor Kingdom of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. A descriptive design was used for this study. The target population for this st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i132
Background: The main objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of adverse events (AEs) and its related factors among mother and newborns during labor in Al-Sadaka Teaching Hospital, Aden City. Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted at Al-Sadaka Teachi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i131
This study focuses on low-birth-weight (LBW) in Nigeria. The main objective is to obtain the life table probability of a mother giving birth to a low-birth-weight child, which may be relevant in assessing the progress of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria. The descriptive s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i130
Nyasha Christina Nyereyemhuka, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Obadiah Moyo, Francis Farai, Mkhwanazi, Blessing Nkazimulo, Ottiniel Chavani & Audrey Judith Chamisa·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2020
Introduction: Expectant mothers are recommended and encouraged to book for focused antenatal care on or before the 12th week of pregnancy or within the first trimester to prevent or manage pregnancy-associated challenges. Booking late is when a pregnant woman reports for focused...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i129
Introduction: Malnutrition remains a childhood scourge in Sub Saharan Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe and in the Insiza District, in particular. With its rich mineral (gold) deposits, robust animal husbandry agricultural industry, varied ecosystems and tourist attraction sites,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i128
Nahian Rahman, Md. Ruhul Kabir, Marium Sultana, Md. Mahmudul Islam, Mohammad Rahanur Alam, Moumita Dey & Md. Sakib Hossain·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2020
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) till first six months has been constantly discussed in terms of variable practice across societies. The reasons for this fluctuation remain speculative at this point though. Thus, to investigate the issue further considering its importance, this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i122
Aims: Any perinatal intervention during the childbirth may have significant impact on the outcome of the mother and her newborn. The aim of this study was to correlate the association between the occurrence of adverse events and appropriate intervention, health care providers' co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i127
Aims: To investigate which maternal factors are associated with the multiple birth status of a child in a developing country like Bangladesh where neonatal mortality, child nutrition and maternal health are matters of concern. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study that co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i126
Aims: This research article aims to discuss the preliminary finding of Maternal and Child Health Demographic survey (MCHDS) and compare health and demographic indicators across urban, rural and tribal regions. Study Design: MCHDS is longitudinal survey design and its methodologic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i125
Background: Thyroid disorders have been associated with anovulatory infertility. The paucity of institution-based infertility data of women with thyroid disorders necessitated this study. Aims and Objectives: To determine and compare the prevalence and pattern of thyroid disorder...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2020/v3i121
Paulina C. Appiah, Kingsley Arhin-Wiredu, Michael R. Adjei, Charles L. Noora, Janet V. Baafi, Timothy S. Letsa & Alfred Edwin Yawson·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2020
Aims: To determine prevalence and factors influencing stillbirth among deliveries. Study Design: A facility-based cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Sunyani Municipal and Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Hospitals in Bono Region, Ghana from January, 2014 an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2019/v2i119
Background: The need for fertility stimulation in men and women cannot be overemphasized especially when a marriage is childless in some communities in Nigeria. While chemical methods for fertility stimulation may have some side effects and are not readily available, remedy from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2019/v2i120
Background: There are several complications of pregnancy that confer significant ongoing risk to the mother or fetus. For these conditions, induction of labour is as an artificial termination of pregnancy utilized to decrease both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2019/v2i118