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Newest firstBackgroundPostpartum modern contraception is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies, reducing short inter-pregnancy intervals, and improving maternal and child health outcomes. Family planning counseling, when engaging with maternal healthcare services, may enhance modern contraceptive uptake in the postpartum period. However, evidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has yielded conflicting find…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPersons with disabilities should require the same level of access to contraception as the general population. However, the extent of contraception use among this group is underexplored in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of modern contraception use among persons with disabilities in LMICs and identify the key determinants. MethodsIn June 2024…
BackgroundUnintended pregnancies pose a significant challenge to maternal healthcare service utilization and continuity of care (CoC) in low-resource settings. This study investigates the impact of pregnancy intention at conception on CoC in maternal healthcare service use in Somalia. MethodsData comprising 7,079 mothers were extracted from the First National Health and Demographic Survey of Somalia conducted in 2…
BackgroundCesarean section (CS) rates have risen dramatically worldwide, with a majority of the countries exceeding the World Health Organizations (WHO) preferred rate of 10-15%. However, disparities exist, with evidence suggesting that socioeconomic disadvantage and geographic location play significant roles. Despite this, comprehensive estimates, especially in Bangladesh, remain scarce. This study aims to determ…
BackgroundAround half of births in Bangladesh occur at home without skilled birth personnel. This study aims to identify the geographical hot spots and cold spots of home delivery in Bangladesh and associated factors. MethodsWe analyzed data from the 2017/2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey and the 2017 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey. The outcome variable was home delivery without skilled personnel su…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe burden of disability remains a global challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Bangladesh. Understanding the national-level burden of disability and its socio-demographic determinants is crucial for informed policy and program development. We aims to explore the national level burden of disability in Bangladesh and its socio-demographic correlates. MethodsThis study pr…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIn low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Bangladesh, modern contraception use remains lower than desired, resulting in a higher unmet need. A potential factor contributing to lower contraceptive use is reduced access to and use of lower tiers of government healthcare facilities, including home visits by family welfare assistants (FWAs), as well as womens visits to community and satellite cl…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundHigh risk fertility behaviours including pregnancy early or late in the reproductive life course, higher parity and short birth intervals are ongoing concerns in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) such as Bangladesh. Although such factors have been identified as major risk factors for perinatal mortality, there has been a lack of progress in the area despite the implementation of the Millennium and…
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