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Bacteriological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance of Uropathogens Bacteria in Pregnant Women in Conakry, Guinea

Abdoulaye Makanera, Taliby Dos Camara, Fatoumata Koné,  Moise Koi Koivogui, Mariam Condé, Oumar Souaré, Bintou Konaté, Alpha Oumar Barry & Kounady Fatoumata Camara · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide, particularly affecting pregnant women. Objective:  The aim of the present study was to describe the bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of uro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41733

Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malaria Prevention and Treatment Pathways among Pregnant Women in the Foumban Health District, Cameroon

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, MANFOUO TANDAH I.T, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, GAEL LARISSA KENGNE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, NOUNI NOULA ARMAND J, KALIBE PADEU PATEKOURI, DOUANDJI SOKENG M, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, TEJIODONKENG KENGMO CAROLLE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KAMSEU CEDRICK, KORIN NEH NFORBI, PROWO DONGMO STYVE U, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH & KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Pregnant women are disproportionately affected by malaria, with 13.3 million exposed in Africa in 2021. In Cameroon, the prevalence reaches 29%, impacting their social and economic conditions. Objective: This study analysed the Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i121331

Malaria in Pregnancy and the Associated Risk Factors amongst Women in Imo State, Nigeria

Onyekwere, K.P., Nwogwugwu, N.U. & Nwabueze, R.N. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Malaria is a vector-borne illness that is caused by the Plasmodium Parasite. There are many Plasmodium species but only five affect human, of which Plasmodium falciparum is most deadly. Plasmodium falciparum is mostly found in Africa and is mostly the cause of malaria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111659

Nutrient Adequacy and Diet Quality among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Selected Primary Healthcare Centres in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Elizabeth Oluwafolakemi Aleru, Jelili Akorede Quadri, Tobi Israel Akinremi, Azeezat Bukola Omitola, Maryam Abidemi Kolapo & Bukola Victoria Fasanmoye · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy supports adequate intrauterine growth of the fetus and normal birth weight, which can have a lifelong effect on the child’s development. The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrient adequacy and diet quality of pregnant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91299

The Pregnant Woman's Mental Health is at Risk Due to Certain Factors: A Cross-sectional Study

Ni Made Dewi Semerti, Ni Wayan Ariyani, I Nyoman Wirata & Ni Komang Yuni Rahyani · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Introduction: Mental health during pregnancy is an important aspect of maternal and fetal well-being. Various factors can influence this condition, including the employment status and parity of the pregnant mother. Aims: This study aimed to understand the factors related to the m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61257

Epidemiological Profile of Rubella in Pregnant Women in the City of Conakry, Republic of Guinea

Taliby Dos Camara, Mounaida Rachid, Fassou René KOLIE, Ambourati ASSANE, Jacob CAMARA & Sanaba Boumbaly · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Rubella is a generally benign contagious viral disease that mainly affects children and young adults. However, it can cause serious congenital malformations when women are infected early in pregnancy. Objective: To contribute to the diagnosis of rubella in pregnant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61582

Vaginal Ecological Profile and Characteristic of Vaginal Infection of the Genital Tract of Pregnant Women followed at the Laboratory of the Inter-Army Medical Center Senegal

Gora Lo, El Hadj Seck, Assane Dieng, Awa Ba-Diallo, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Aissatou Sow-Ndoye, Anna Julienne Selbé Ndiaye, Papa Silman Diawara, Serigne Mbaye Ndiaye, Alioune Tine, Abdoulaye Seck, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Ndèye Coumba Touré-Kâne, Souleymane Mboup & Makhtar Camara · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Introduction: Female genital tract infections are a public health problem. Initial treatment of vaginal infections is most often probabilistic. The benignity of the condition and the safety of topical medications allow for immediate management, even empirical.  Hence this study,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121509

Prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii in Urine Samples of Pregnant Women in South-East, Nigeria

Echendu M. N., Ekuma U. O., Ihenetu F. C., Chikwendu C. I. & Nwabueze R. N. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: Pregnancy induces so many changes in the woman’s body that likely predisposes them to Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii which causes Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aims: To determine the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i51446

Knowledge, Practices and Attitudes of Traditional Birth Attendants towards Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria Prevention among Pregnant Women within Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Morayo Busayo Adediran, Mojirayo Rebecca Ibukunoluwa & Adebayo Victor Akeju · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) for malaria among pregnant women is a recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat the various adverse outcomes of malaria in pregnant women. This adverse outcomes includes low birth weight, preterm delivery, severe anemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i41000

The Association between Placenta Previa in Pregnant Women with Previous Caesarian Section at Combined Military Hospital

Col. Shamima Yasmin & Lt. Col. Hasina Akhter · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Placenta praevia is defined as a placenta implanted partially or completely over the lower uterine segment. Placenta praevia is a major cause of massive obstetric bleeding that leads to significant maternal morbidity and mortality. In the present day, the hypothesis i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12970

Assessment of Obstetric Characteristics Associate with Anemia Disease among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Garowe General Hospital, Somalia

Mawlid Abdirisak Muse, Joseph Juma & Teresia Ngonjo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Introduction: Existence of anaemia pregnancy women is when it comes to this hematologic abnormality. Hemoglobin deficiency during pregnancy has serious effect on maternal and fetus development, which could prompt high maternal mortality rates. Purpose of the Study: The purpose of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11932

Frequency of HEV Antibodies in Pregnant Women and Its Association with Existent Risk Factors, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yousif Elnour Elsharif, Khidir Osman Alfaki, Samah Abdelrahim Elawad, Ahmed Alsiddiq Ebraheem, Mohamed Magzob, Abdelrahman Eldaw Mohammed & Elhadi Abdalla Ahmed · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is an increasing global problem and high endemicity is observed in many developing countries. Pregnancy predisposes women to chronic infection and various complications. Objective: This study aimed to investigate sero-positivity of HE...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i61385

Sonographic Assessment of Maternal Portal Vein Diameter in Healthy Pregnancy in South-South Nigeria

Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: The portal vein is one of the main sources of blood supply of the liver. About three quarters of the liver blood flow is from the portal vein. Objectives: To assess the mean normal portal vein diameter in healthy pregnant women, and correlate our observation with mate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i2794

Risk Factors Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnant Women in Senegal

Safietou Ngom-Cisse, Assane Dieng, Omar Gassama, Habsa Diagne-Samb, Moustapha Cisse, Serigne Mbaye Lo Ndiaye, Alioune Tine, Farba Karam, Gora Lo, Awa Ba-Diallo, Aïssatou Gaye-Diallo, Coumba Toure-Kane, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Cheikh Saad-Bouh Boye & Makhtar Camara · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with a high risk of complications, particularly during pregnancy. Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of BV in pregnant women in Dakar, Senegal, and to identify its associated risk factors. Patient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i81338

Treatment Seeking Behavior of Pregnant Women about Malaria in Muzaffargard

Shumaila Nargus, Jaleel Kamran, Khalid Mahmud Khan & Saleem Rana · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Malaria during pregnancy and childhood is the major public health problem and about half of the population is at risk of developing malaria in the world. During pregnancy, it causes severe anemia, low birth weight babies, abortion and many other severe complications. Knowledge pl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i11754