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Postnatal clubs for integrated postnatal care in Johannesburg, South Africa: a qualitative assessment of implementation
BackgroundSouth Africa has reported challenges in retaining women in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs postnatally....
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Knowledge level and constructs of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to the practice of unsafe abortion among postnatal mothers attending Mkonze health center, Dodoma Region, Tanzania
BackgroundUnsafe abortion is now a global agenda because 45% of all global abortions are unsafe, and 97% are occurring in develo** countries. In...
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Community-based adherence clubs for postpartum women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Cape Town, South Africa: a pilot study
BackgroundWith an increasing number of countries implementing Option B+ guidelines of lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all pregnant and...
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Knowledge transmission, peer support, behaviour change and satisfaction in post Natal clubs in Khayelitsha, South Africa: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe Post Natal Club (PNC) model assures comprehensive care, including HIV and Maternal and Child Health care, for postpartum women living...
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“Taking care of your pregnancy”: a mixed-methods study of group antenatal care in Kakamega County, Kenya
BackgroundTraditional antenatal care (ANC) models often do not meet women’s needs for information, counseling, and support, resulting in gaps in...
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Maternal birth preparedness and complication readiness in the Greater Accra region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study of two urban health facilities
BackgroundHigh maternal mortality ratios remain a critical public health concern in Ghana. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR),...
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Factors affecting reproductive performance in the Swedish Bernese mountain dog
BackgroundGood reproductive performance is fundamental for the development of a breed. Previous studies have indicated that the Bernese mountain dog...
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Integrated Health Care Delivery for Adolescents Living with and at Risk of HIV Infection: A Review of Models and Actions for Implementation
Integrated service delivery, providing coordinated services in a convenient manner, is important in HIV prevention and treatment for adolescents as...
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Youth friendly reproductive health service utilization and its associated factors among secondary school students, East Belesa district, northwest, Ethiopia, 2022
BackgroundYouths are people aged between 15 and 24 years. Globally, there were 37.7 million people living with HIV/AIDS, and 90% occur among youths....
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Impact of the Momentum pilot project on male involvement in maternal health and newborn care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a quasi-experimental study
BackgroundThe World Health Organization recommends that programs that seek to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes actively involve men...
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Sexual and reproductive health services access and provision in Cambodia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study of urban–rural differences
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic pushed governments worldwide to implement unprecedented mitigation measures, including safe-distancing, lockdowns,...
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Multi-level Interventions to Promote Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women: a Review of Recent Research
Purpose of reviewThis review summarizes interventions to promote HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among adolescent girls and young women...
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Protocol for a process evaluation of a cluster randomized controlled trial of the Learning Club intervention for women's health, and infant's health and development in rural Vietnam
BackgroundLearning Clubs is a multi-component intervention to address the eight common risk factors for women’s health, and infant’s health and...
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Ecological momentary assessment of postpartum outcomes in mothers of multiples: lower maternal-infant bonding, higher stress, and more disrupted sleep
Research on mental health in mothers of multiples has neglected important outcomes like postpartum bonding and relationship satisfaction and is...
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Parents of young infants report poor mental health and more insensitive parenting during the first Covid-19 lockdown
BackgroundThe Covid-19 pandemic has put an unprecedented pressure on families with children. How parents were affected by the first Covid-19 lockdown...
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Neonatal nursing led research activity in the UK: a survey of current practice
BackgroundNeonatal nurses are ideally placed in practice to undertake research enhancing the care of families. More information is required, however,...
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Knowledge and awareness of policies and programmes to reduce adolescent pregnancy in Ghana: a qualitative study among key stakeholders
IntroductionAdolescent sexual and reproductive health continues to be a major public health issue in low-and middle-income countries. While many...
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Systematic review of lifestyle interventions to improve weight, physical activity and diet among people with a mental health condition
BackgroundPeople with a mental health condition experience an elevated risk of chronic disease and greater prevalence of health and behaviours....
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Relational practice in health, education, criminal justice, and social care: a sco** review
BackgroundEstablishing and maintaining relationships and ways of connecting and being with others is an important component of health and wellbeing....
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Introducing the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring in Sub-Saharan Africa: What Can We Learn from Oral PrEP?
Purpose of reviewClinical trials have found that the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) is safe to use and effective at reducing women’s risk of acquiring...