Prevalence, indications, and complications of caesarean section in health facilities across Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
I Osayande, O Ogunyemi, U Gwacham-Anisiobi… - Reproductive health, 2023 - Springer
Background Over 80,000 pregnant women died in Nigeria due to pregnancy-related
complications in 2020. Evidence shows that if appropriately conducted, caesarean section …
complications in 2020. Evidence shows that if appropriately conducted, caesarean section …
Looking ahead in the COVID-19 pandemic: emerging lessons learned for sexual and reproductive health services in low-and middle-income countries
A Banke-Thomas, S Yaya - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption to essential health service
provision globally, including in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Recognising the …
provision globally, including in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Recognising the …
A mixed-methods study of maternal health care utilisation in six referral hospitals in four sub-Saharan African countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
A Banke-Thomas, A Semaan, D Amongin, O Babah… - BMJ Global …, 2022 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction In sub-Saharan Africa, referral hospitals are important sources of key maternal
health services, especially during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study …
health services, especially during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study …
Travel of pregnant women in emergency situations to hospital and maternal mortality in Lagos, Nigeria: a retrospective cohort study
A Banke-Thomas, CK Avoka, U Gwacham-Anisiobi… - BMJ Global …, 2022 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Prompt access to emergency obstetrical care (EmOC) reduces the risk of
maternal mortality. We assessed institutional maternal mortality by distance and travel time …
maternal mortality. We assessed institutional maternal mortality by distance and travel time …
Effectiveness of the Gratuité user fee exemption policy on utilization and outcomes of maternal, newborn and child health services in conflict-affected districts of …
MJ Offosse, C Avoka, P Yameogo, AR Manli… - Conflict and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Evidence on effectiveness of user fee exemption policies targeting maternal,
newborn, and child health (MNCH) services is limited for conflict-affected settings. In Burkina …
newborn, and child health (MNCH) services is limited for conflict-affected settings. In Burkina …
Utilization cost of maternity services for childbirth among pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 in Nigeria's epicenter
A Banke‐Thomas, CC Makwe… - … of Gynecology & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To estimate utilization costs of spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) and cesarean
delivery (CD) for pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) at the largest …
delivery (CD) for pregnant women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) at the largest …
Prevalence, influencing factors, and outcomes of emergency caesarean section in public hospitals situated in the urban state of Lagos, Nigeria
A Banke-Thomas, CK Avoka, O Ogunyemi - African Health Sciences, 2023 - ajol.info
Background: Caesarean section (CS) performed in an emergency can be life-saving for both
the pregnant woman and her baby. In Nigeria, CS rates have been estimated to be 2.7 …
the pregnant woman and her baby. In Nigeria, CS rates have been estimated to be 2.7 …
Socio-spatial equity analysis of relative wealth index and emergency obstetric care accessibility in urban Nigeria
Background Better geographical accessibility to comprehensive emergency obstetric care
(CEmOC) facilities can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes. However, with other …
(CEmOC) facilities can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes. However, with other …
The magnitude of out‐of‐pocket expenditure for antenatal care in low and middle‐income countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
SP Gunarathne, ND Wickramasinghe… - … Journal of Health …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Owing to the lack of compiled global evidence on out‐of‐pocket expenditure
(OOPE) for antenatal care (ANC), this systematic review and meta‐analysis estimated the …
(OOPE) for antenatal care (ANC), this systematic review and meta‐analysis estimated the …
[PDF][PDF] Experiences of urban slum-dwelling women with maternal and child health services during COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-city qualitative study from India
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic containment necessitated the diversion of substantial
health care resources thus affecting the routine essential care, and posing barriers to …
health care resources thus affecting the routine essential care, and posing barriers to …