There was an important connection stuck between hookworm infection and low iron stores. The study concluded that hookworm infection is a strong predictor of iron status. These findings buttress th…
Bacteriuria, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, has been found to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes for the mother and the baby. This comparative study compared the maternal and peri…
This study is based on the prevalence of Urinary Tract Disease (UTIs) amongst pregnant women in Nigeria attending antenatal clinics at hospitals. Factors that predispose an individual to UTI. List…
The aim was to estimate the prevalence of sexual and physical intimate partner violence (IPV) and its associated factors, in a sample of pregnant women using antenatal care (ANC) in Nampula pro…
Abstract Background: Plasmodium falciparum and soil transmitted helminth (STHs) infection are widespread in sub-Sahara Africa, where co-infection is also common. This study assessed the prevalenc…
Background: Antenatal anxiety may have long-term negative effects on pregnancy outcome. Antenatal anxiety can also be detrimental to maternal health during pregnancy. Therefore, this study aimed t…
Malaria remains the leading health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are the main adult group at risk of significant morbidity and mortality from this disease. A three pronged approach…
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global challenge, although there is currently a safe and effective vaccine available. HBV prevalence in Ghana is not well documented, but vary regionally…
Objectives: To assess the self-reported oral health practices, behaviour and oral health status of pregnant women attending traditional birth attendant (TBA) clinics in a rural community. Methods: …
Plants are commonly used during the antenatal stage in pregnancy to manage different ailments in Africa. In Uganda, both medicinal and food plants are used to handle common pregnancy related condit…