The incidence of acute kidney injury in pregnancy (P-AKI) in developed countries is
significantly lower than in developing ones, where it is estimated to range between 4 and …

Background The consequences of maternal mortality on orphaned children and the family
members who support them are dramatic, especially in countries that have high maternal …

Background Maternal mortality, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and child survival are closely
linked. This study contributes evidence on the impact of maternal death on children's risk of …

Background Death of a mother at an early age of the child may result in an increased risk of
childhood mortality, especially in low-and-middle-income countries. This study aims to …

Background Early and frequent antenatal care (ANC) has been linked to better pregnancy
outcomes. This study assessed whether having at least four ANC contacts was associated …

Background Rwanda has dramatically reduced child mortality, but the causes and
sociodemographic drivers for mortality are poorly understood. Methods We conducted a …

Background The death of a mother is a tragedy in itself but it can also have devastating
effects for the survival of her children. We aim to explore the impact of a mother's death on …

Neonatal deaths (occurring within 28 days of birth) account for close to one-half of all deaths
among children under age 5 worldwide. In most low-and middle-income countries, data on …

Objective To examine the effects of maternal death on the health of the index child, the
health and educational attainment of the older children, and the mental health and quality of …

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between health expenditure, institutional
quality, and under-five mortality rates in sub-Saharan African countries. Specifically, the …