Background It is estimated that over 930 million people live in fragile and conflict-affected
situations (FCAS) worldwide. These regions, characterized by violence, civil unrest, and war …

Abstract Background In Rwanda, a majority of pregnant women visit antenatal care (ANC)
services, however not to the extent that is recommended. Association between socio …

Background Early medical checkups during and after delivery are key strategies to detect,
prevent and treat maternal health concerns. Knowledge of interrelationships between early …

The influence of women empowerment on maternal and childcare use is sparsely research
using Nigeria's data. This study examined the influence of women empowerment and …

Background Poor and marginalized segments of society often display the worst health status
due to limited access to health enhancing interventions. It follows that in order to enhance …

Background The preservation and promotion of maternal health (MH) emerge as vital global
health objectives. Despite the considerable emphasis on MH, there are still serious …

Access to quality care before, during, and after childbirth remains an effective means of
reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Therefore, the study identified factors influencing …

Background: We examined the socio-demographic factors that influence early timing and an
adequate number of ANC visits in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in eight randomly …

This study investigated maternal care utilization in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in
four rural communities in Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, Nigeria. The study is a cross …

Background An obstetric fistula is an inappropriate connection between the vagina, rectum,
or bladder that results in faecal or urine incontinence. Young women from rural areas with …