#maternal-health
Effect of digitizing Community Health Information System on the delivery and use of maternal and child health services: Propensity score matching analysis
Introduction In 2018, Ethiopia’s government digitized its Community Health Information System (eCHIS) to enhance Health Extension Program service delivery. However, the impact of eCHIS on health outcomes remains unclear. This study, therefore, examined the ef…
Global burden, projections, and causal factors of maternal sepsis and other maternal infections: A comprehensive epidemiological and mendelian randomization study
Author summary This study found that while global rates have improved overall, the total number of cases has actually grown in poorer regions due to population increases. This tells us that progress is uneven and that future solutions must fit local realities…
Determinants of maternal postnatal care utilization in Bangladesh: A machine learning and SHAP-based analysis of BDHS 2022 data
Postnatal care (PNC) plays a crucial role in minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, but the uptake of services in Bangladesh remains below the recommended level. Although logistic regression has been widely used, it may miss complex nonline…
Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time
Early identification of abnormal heart rate and blood pressure is crucial to prevent maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage and maternal sepsis.
Exploring pathways leading to stillbirths and gaps in postnatal care among affected women in a rural north Indian district: A qualitative study using the social autopsy lens
Background Globally, stillbirth is a silent yet significant contributor to perinatal mortality. India has several national maternal and child health programs, yet, the stillbirths remain poorly reviewed, subject to suboptimal surveillance, are under-reported,…