Maternal anemia is a well‐recognized global health problem; however, there remain
questions on specific hemoglobin (Hb) thresholds that predict health risk or protection for …

Background Obstetric fistula is a severe condition which has devastating consequences for
a woman's life. The estimation of the burden of fistula at the population level has been …

Background Growing evidence suggests low and high maternal hemoglobin (Hb)
concentrations may have adverse consequences for maternal and child health. There …

Introduction Birth-related perineal trauma (BPT) is a common consequence of vaginal births.
When poorly managed, BPT can result in increased morbidity and mortality due to infections …

Background Obstetric fistula (OF) is a serious consequence of prolonged, obstructed labor in
settings where emergency obstetric care is limited, but there are few reliable, population …

Background Cesarean deliveries outnumbered vaginal deliveries in Turkey. The aim of this
study is to analyze the CS rates, sizes of the groups and their contribution to CS in the …

Background Caesarean section prevalence is increasing in Asia and Latin America while
remaining low in most African regions. Caesarean section delivery is effective for saving …

Purpose To determine factors associated with postpartum quality of life (QOL). Methods An
analytic cross-sectional design was used in this study, and data was collected from …

Background Women's sexual health is generally defined and explored solely in relation to
reproductive capacity, and often omits elements of sexual function and/or dysfunction …

Methods: We included baseline data from 4986 WRA participating in a randomized
controlled trial (PRECONCEPT). Hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations were measured with …