A stable predictive model is essential for forecasting the chances of cesarean or C-section
(CS) delivery, as unnecessary CS delivery can adversely affect neonatal, maternal, and …

Background High maternal mortality is still a significant public health challenge in many
countries of the South-Asian region. The majority of maternal deaths occur due to pregnancy …

Background Every day, at least 810 women die worldwide from the complications of
pregnancy and childbirth, 86% of which occurring in Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa …

Background The associated factors and patterns of giving birth in home settings of rural
areas have been extensively studied in Bangladeshi literature. However, urban areas still …

Background The risk of death from complications relating to pregnancy and childbirth for
women's lifetime is higher in developing countries. Improving maternal and child health …

Background India has focused on incentivizing institutional delivery and introducing the
ASHA worker as a key strategy to improve maternal health outcomes. We examined the …

Background. Most maternal deaths occur during childbirth and after childbirth. This study
was aimed at determining the trends of health facilities during delivery in Bangladesh, as …

Background Many childbearing women in sub-Saharan African countries like Guinea still
face challenges accessing and utilizing health facility delivery services and opt to deliver at …

Background Congenital heart diseases are recognized as public health concerns worldwide
and Nepal is no exception. This study aims to study congenital heart disease in Nepal on …

Smoking and hypertension are two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the leading
cause of death in Nepal. The relationship between cigarette smoking and blood pressure …