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Newest firstBackgroundNeonatal mortality in Afghanistan is among the highest worldwide, driven by rural-urban disparities, low maternal education, and poor healthcare access. Antenatal care (ANC) remains severely underutilized, with fewer than one in five women meeting minimum visits despite its link to neonatal survival, highlighting the need to assess its impact in conflict-affected settings. ObjectivesDetermine whether the…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionPerinatal mortality remains high in low-resource settings, with many deaths preventable. While clinical causes of stillbirths and neonatal deaths are often examined, non-medical factors such as care-seeking behaviour and barriers are less well understood. This study uses social autopsy to explore upstream, social factors associated with stillbirths and neonatal deaths in rural Cambodia. MethodsA prospe…
BackgroundThis study evaluated the resilience and outcomes of maternal health services during the COVID-19 pandemic in two health facilities in eastern Sierra Leone. Its aims to describe the use of maternal healthcare services and maternal and neonatal outcomes in these two facilities before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. MethodsThe study involved analysis of routine programme data (March 2019 to Februa…
BackgroundNeonatal mortality is a significant challenge that affects babies within the first 28 days of life. The issue is particularly challenging for healthcare systems in developing countries, where interventions are required. Although there has been a decline in neonatal mortality worldwide, comprehensive data on the patterns of neonatal mortality and the contributing factors in rural regions of Ethiopia is la…
Open article record in new tab ↗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…
BackgroundEscherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae rank among the primary bacterial culprits in neonatal infections and fatalities in sub-Saharan Africa. This study sought to characterize the phenotypic and genotypic features of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in a labour ward in Yaounde, Cameroon. MethodsA prospective and cross-sectional study spanning five months, from February 21 to June 30, 2022.…
SummaryBackgroundAnnually, over five million children die before their fifth birthday worldwide, with 98% of these deaths occurring in low-and middle-income countries. The prevalence and risks for under-five mortality are not well-established for the Solomon Islands.MethodsWe used the Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey 2015 data (SIDHS 2015) to estimate the prevalence and risk factors associated with un…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundDespite a well-funded healthcare system with universal insurance coverage, Switzerland has one of the highest neonatal and infant mortality rates among high-income countries. Identifying avoidable risk factors targeted by evidence-based policies is a public health priority. We describe neonatal and infant mortality in Switzerland from 2011-2018 and explore associations with neonatal and pregnancy-related…
Open article record in new tab ↗Under-five mortality is a survival measure that reflects the social, economic, and environmental conditions in which children live, including their health care, so they are reasonable measures to identify vulnerable populations. Infant Mortality, also a survival measure, refers to children dying before reaching the first year of life, and can also be disaggregated into events below 28 days, referred to as neonatal…
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