Companies are more frequently taking public stands on often controversial social, political,
economic, and environmental issues. Despite the importance of the topic, research on …

Background Early identification of high-risk pregnancies could reduce stillbirths, yet remains
a challenge in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to estimate the …

Background Each day, approximately 810 women die during pregnancy and childbirth and
94% of the deaths take place in low and middle income countries. Only 45% of the births in …

Common mental disorders are highly prevalent among pregnant women in low-and middle-
income countries, yet prenatal anxiety remains poorly understood, particularly in the …

Birthing can be an empowering experience for women. Within many Indigenous cultures
around the world, birth is a ceremony to celebrate new life, acknowledging the passing from …

Background Active partner involvement during pregnancy is an effective strategy to enhance
both maternal and newborn health outcomes. The presence of a supportive partner equips …

Objective To describe women´ s experiences and perceptions of giving birth in water.
Design A qualitative study with in-depth interviews three to five months after the birth. A …

Introduction Pregnancy termination is one of the key issues that require urgent attention in
achieving the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ensuring healthy lives and …

Introduction Pertussis is an important public health problem worldwide, especially in infants.
An increase in the incidence in many countries occurred after 2010, including Brazil. In …

Women with agency (ie the ability to make choices and act on them) may experience
reduced food insecurity (FI) and intimate partner violence (IPV). Reducing FI and IPV among …