Background More than 75% of neonatal deaths occurred in the first weeks of life as a result
of adverse birth outcomes. Low birth weight, preterm births are associated with a variety of …

Adverse birth outcomes remain significant contributors to perinatal mortality as well as
developmental disabilities worldwide but limited evidence exists in sub-Saharan Africa …

Background Maternal physical and mental health during pregnancy are key determinants of
birth outcomes. There are relatively few prospective data that integrate physical and mental …

Objectives One of Africa's most important challenges is to improve maternal and neonatal
health. The identification of groups at highest risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes is …

Background Despite a global reduction of about 38% in maternal mortality rate between
2000 and 2017, sub-Saharan Africa is still experiencing high mortality among women …

Objective Adverse birth outcomes, which include stillbirth, preterm birth, low birthweight,
congenital abnormalities, and stillbirth, are the leading cause of neonatal and infant mortality …

Background Adolescent pregnancy is a public health issue with well-defined causes and
health risks with social and economic implications. Aim of this review was to examine …

Objective Community based evidence on pregnancy outcomes in rural Africa is lacking yet it
is needed to guide maternal and child health interventions. We estimated and compared …

Background Reviews of perinatal deaths are mostly facility based. Given the number of
women who, globally, deliver outside of facilities, this data may be biased against total …

Introduction: Antenatal care offers a forum for critical healthcare functions, including health
education, screening, and disease prevention. Several pocket studies carried out in specific …