Background Unintended pregnancy has significant consequences for the health and welfare
of women and children. Despite this, a number of studies with inconsistent findings were …

The framework underpinning the seven dimensions of maternal development, as embodied
in the Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ), is introduced. In addition, sample …

Background Antenatal care is one of the continua of reproductive health care, and
inadequate antenatal care utilization results in an adverse feto-maternal outcome …

Background Antenatal care is a care given for pregnant women and is taken as a key
maternal care service in improving and keeping health of both life outcomes for mothers and …

Objective This study aimed to assess the prevalence of immediate postpartum family
planning utilisation and the associated factors among postpartum women at public hospitals …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of attending antenatal classes on fear of
childbirth and antenatal stress in nulliparous pregnant women. METHODS A total of 133 …

Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between pregnancy intention and
antenatal care (ANC)-seeking behaviors among women in Bangladesh. Methods: ANC …

Background Despite gains throughout the 20th century, maternal health remains a major
public health concern. Despite global efforts to enhance access to maternal and child …

Background Reproductive aged women are especially vulnerable to protein energy
deficiency and under nutrition. Malnutrition is the underlying cause of significant maternal …

Background. The World Health Organization Report noted that unintended pregnancy is the
most common cause of maternal mortality in developing countries. Most unintended …