About 0.75 million neonates die every year in India, the highest for any country in the world.
The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) declined from 52 per 1000 live births in 1990 to 28 per …

Global maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain unacceptably high. The postnatal
period, encompassing the first hour of life until 42 days, is critical for mother-baby dyads, yet …

Background Exclusive use of hygienic methods (sanitary napkins, locally prepared napkins,
tampons, and menstrual cups) to prevent the visibility of bloodstains during menstruation is …

Background Neonatal mortality remains a serious global public health problem, but Sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA), in particular, is largely affected. Current evidence on neonatal …

Background Similar to global trends, neonatal mortality has fallen only slightly in Indonesia
over the period 1990–2010, with a high proportion of deaths in the first week of life …

Background. Low use of maternal healthcare services is one of the reasons why maternal
mortality is still considerably high among adolescents mothers in India. To increase the …

In Ethiopia, neonatal mortality has been declined since the declaration of Millennium
Developmental Goals, but the rate was slower since 2006. Thus, this study was designed to …

Background: The first 28 days of life, the neonatal period, are the most vulnerable time for a
child's survival. Neonatal mortality accounts for about 38% of under-five deaths in low and …

Background The use of hygienic products, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and
menstrual cups, to absorb menstrual blood is vital for the health and well-being of …

Objectives To identify mortality trends and risk factors associated with stillbirths and neonatal
deaths 1982–2011. Methods Population‐based cross‐sectional study based on reported …