Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the world's highest maternal and neonatal
morbidity and mortality and has shown the slowest progress in reducing them. In addition …

Objectives Women's access to healthcare services is challenged by various factors. This
study aimed to assess women's health service access and identify associated factors …

Introduction Malnutrition is a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa with an increased
morbidity and mortality rate than in other parts of the world. Poor complementary feeding …

Background Home deliveries, where most births take place, are significantly responsible for
the majority of maternal mortality. In order to develop appropriate policies and methods that …

Background Despite a significant increase in the skilled birth assisted (SBA) deliveries in
India, there are huge gaps in availing maternity care services across social gradients …

Background Maternal mortality continues to be a pressing concern in global health,
presenting an enduring and unmet challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Utilization …

Background Accessibility and utilization of postnatal newborn check-ups within 2 days after
delivery are critical for a child's survival, growth, and development. However, the service …

Early newborn care provided in the first 2 days of life is critical in reducing neonatal
morbidity and mortality. This care can be used to monitor and evaluate the content and …

Background Maternity waiting home (MWH) is one of the strategies designed for improved
access to comprehensive obstetric care for pregnant women living far from health facilities …

Introduction Preterm birth is the leading cause of both infant and neonatal mortality. It also
had long-term consequences for the physical and neurological development of a growing …