Maternal outcomes throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period are
influenced by interlinked and interdependent vulnerabilities. A comprehensive …

Adolescent pregnancy is a major health and social concern in South Asia. The aim of this
study is to systematically review evidence on the factors associated with adolescent …

Background Every day in 2017, approximately 810 women died from preventable causes
related to pregnancy and childbirth, with 99% of these maternal deaths occurring in low and …

The phenomenon of teenage pregnancy in Indonesia has increased annually, but only a few
studies that indicate its predictors. The present research aimed at anlyzing the determinants …

Introduction Maternal mortality is an issue of global public health concern with over 300,000
women dying globally each year. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), these deaths mainly occur …

Introduction Given that maternal mortality is a major global health concern, multiple
measures including antenatal care visits have been promoted by the global community …

Introduction Antenatal care (ANC) is a vital mechanism for women to obtain close attention
during pregnancy and prevent death-related issues. Moreover, it improves the involvement …

Background Fertility rates among adolescents have fallen globally, yet the greatest
incidence remains in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Gaining insight into …

The study examined the effect of household socioeconomic status and other socio-
demographic characteristics on antenatal care (ANC) utilization among 819 women within …

Background Adolescent childbirth is a major public health problem in Sao Tome and
Principe (STP). Adolescent pregnancy and childbirth can carry a risk of morbidity associated …