Abstract Background Within Sub-Saharan Africa, some countries still report unacceptably
high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, despite improvements in the …

Introduction The importance of involving men in reproductive, maternal and child health
(RMCH) programs is increasingly recognized globally. In Nigeria, most MCH services do not …

The postpartum period is the time of highest risk for maternal death. Quality postpartum
education is important to minimize risk. We assessed the postpartum education given to …

Background Maternity waiting home (MWH) is a direct strategy to improve newborn and
maternal survival. The utilization of MWH, however, remains very low in Ethiopia. Men …

Background: In many low and middle-income countries (LMIC), men are the key decision-
makers and chief providers, often determining women's access to economic resources and …

Background The World Health Organization recommends increased male involvement to
improve maternal and newborn health in low-and middle-income countries, but few studies …

Abstract Introduction Birth preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) promotes
prompt use of skilled delivery and readiness for any complications to reduce delays in the …

Inequitable gender norms can contribute to rapid repeat pregnancies and adverse maternal
health outcomes among adolescent girls and young women. This study examined …

Background Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) often experience early
childbearing and have poor utilization of reproductive, maternal, and neonatal health …

The use of family planning (FP) methods is still very low in most developing countries
especially Nigeria. Understanding the trend and determinants has become important in …