Background Migori County is categorized among regions with worst maternal survival rates
in Kenya. The county's current maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 673 deaths per 100 000 live …

Background Stillbirths are indicators of the quality of obstetrics care in health systems.
Stillbirth rates and their associating factors vary by socio-economic and geographical …

Introduction The provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is critical to reducing
infection and enhancing the quality of health care services. The study aims to assess WASH …

Introduction Birth asphyxia is a leading cause of neonatal mortality in sub‐Saharan Africa.
The relationship to grand multiparity (GM), a controversial pregnancy risk factor, remains …

Background Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of maternal deaths globally, and
hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the leading cause of maternal morbidity and …

Background Recent estimates have shown a stagnation in maternal mortality reduction
globally. Levels and trends in maternal mortality in urban settings in Africa are of interest due …

Background: This study examined where women sought healthcare during the COVID-19
pandemic and their reasons for doing so. We aim to understand further how women …

Background Most previous clinical studies investigating the connection between prenatal
anaemia and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) have reported conflicting results. Objectives …

Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including hypertension, are a leading
cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria. However, there is a paucity of data on pregnant …

Abstract Background Evidence indicates that Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate is
attributable primarily to events that occur during the intrapartum period. This study …