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Newest firstIntroduction Pregnant women with criminal justice-system involvement (CJI) and substance use disorders (SUD) face considerable barriers that impact substance use treatment outcomes. However, limited research has investigated such factors among this population. To address this gap, we investigated associations of sociodemographic and treatment-related factors with reduced substance use and treatment completion amon…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction and ObjectivesKnowledge, perceptions, and acceptance of vaccines play a role in evaluating the progress of past immunization programs and planning for future pandemics. The study assessed the knowledge, perceptions, and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant women, HCWs, and policymakers in Nigeria and identified the barriers and enablers to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and future ones. Met…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe eight-contact antenatal care (ANC) model was introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 to standardize maternal care and reduce maternal and fetal complications by decreasing morbidity and mortality. Despite its widespread adoption, implementation in many low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, has been inconsistent. This study explore the factors that facilitate and hinde…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSame-day testing and treatment of curable sexually transmitted infections (STI) is a strategy to reduce infection duration and onward transmission. South African primary healthcare facilities often lack sufficient waiting spaces. This study aimed to assess the proportion of, and factors influencing, pregnant women waiting for on-site STI test results before and after the installation of clinic-based wait…
BackgroundEpidural analgesia is one of the most effective forms of pain relief during various stages of labor. Despite its many advantages, the technique is not routinely practiced in most centers in developing countries. Awareness and attitudes toward it, as well as the reasons for its limited utilization, have not been explored in our setting. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the awareness and atti…
Open article record in new tab ↗Understanding the influence of cultural practices on maternal health is crucial in addressing the nutritional challenges faced by pregnant women in rural Bangladesh. Despite significant improvements in maternal and child health indicators, food taboos remain prevalent, impacting the nutritional well-being and health outcomes of vulnerable populations. This study explored food taboos and factors related to their ad…
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