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2025 - Volume 8 [Issue 1]

Systematic Review Article

Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Ghanaian Hospitals: A Systematic Review of Organisational Strategies

Jacqueline Anita Sowah

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1171

Page: 331-346

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Pharmacological Considerations in Neonatal Cardiac Care: A Narrative Review of Dosing, Safety, and Efficacy

Vigilius Emenike, David A. Adetula

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1184

Page: 484-494

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Short Communication

Manual for High-quality Decision-making in Developing Maternal Deaths Prevention Recommendations in Both Developing and Developed Countries

Kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai, Mazuru Bartholomew Gundidza

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1156

Page: 174-179

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Pocket Guide for Effective Maternal Death Audit

Kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai, Mazuru Bartholomew Gundidza, Mazuru Babigo Pomerai

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1161

Page: 226-231

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Minireview Article

Preconception Care: A Crucial Aspect of Antenatal Care

Nandini Anand Soni, Shyam D. Ganvir, Suvarna S. Ganvir, Pradnya Dumore

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1181

Page: 445-460

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Original Research Article

The Cross-Sectional Ultrasound Study of Liver Size in Pregnancy with Demographic Correlations in Nigerian Women

Wekhe Chidinma, Ugboma Enighe W

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1143

Page: 1-8

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Socio-Demographic Factors and Health Behaviors as Predictors of Anemia Status among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Regional Hospital in Ghana

Sharifa Iddrisu, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Rashida Atrime, Ibrahim Issah, Ibrahim Balanjima, Mohammed Abdulai Kojo, Faustina Maayir Bezagrebere, Francis Kwabena Larle, Fati Issaka

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1144

Page: 9-23

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Uterine Rupture: Prevalence and Risk Factors at a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria

Esther Ijeoma Nonye-Enyidah, Longlife Friday Esiogu, Blessing C. Esiogu, Simeon C Amadi, Chikaike F Wekere, Alphaeus G Mba

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1145

Page: 24-33

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Nurturing the Nurturers: How Knowledgeable are Primigravida about Self-Care Practices? A Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Gujarat, India

Rutam Vaishnav, Sakina Makati, Rushil Desai, Priyal Shah, Ratnam Patel, Smruti Vaishnav, Jaishree Ganjiwale

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1146

Page: 34-44

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Parental Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health: An Adolescent Perspective in Kerala, India

Sijimol Mathew, Namitha Subrahmanyam, Sheela Shenai NA

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1147

Page: 45-56

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A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Influencing Caesarean Section Acceptance among Pregnant Women in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Adisa Osman, Francis Kwabena Larle, Anaba Patience Atampoka, Sharifa Iddrisu, Salamatu Issah, Mariam Gado Seidu, Faustina Erica Akpablie, Sumaila Zulaiha, Betrand Bayor Gyeng, Debora Amoah

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1148

Page: 57-68

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Quality of Antenatal Care (ANC) Services in Bauchi Central Zone, Bauchi, Nigeria

Mijinyawa Ibrahim, Zulaiha Abdullahi, Musa Yusuf, Ezekiel U. Nwose

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1149

Page: 69-78

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Barriers to the Uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in Pregnancy with Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine among Pregnant Women in Northern Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Mohammed A. Kojo, Francis K. Larle, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Gloria A. Atakimah, Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Issah Mohammed, Beatrice Asakiya, Diana Akubori, Ibrahim Issah, Mariam G. Seidu, Adisa Osman, Faustina E. Akpablie, Debora Amoah, Dzetu S.A. Dela

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1150

Page: 79-91

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Assessment of Anxiety Levels and Coping Strategies among Antenatal Mothers: A Descriptive Survey from Kerala, India

Maria Biju, Sijimol Mathew

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1151

Page: 92-104

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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Quality Antenatal Care Utilization and Childhood Birth Weight in Ghana

Amexo Raphael

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1152

Page: 105-124

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Association between Maternal Dietary Intake and Neonatal Anthropometry: A Healthcare Based Study of Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh, India

Tanzeel Ansari, A K Sarkar

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1153

Page: 125-132

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Factors Influencing the Choice of Delivery Places by Pregnant Women in Selected Health Facilities in the Sagnarigu Municipality

Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, David Zawumya Kolbilla, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Nurokina Prince, Konlan Emmanuel Dammigu, Konlaan Jones Yumann

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1154

Page: 133-149

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Maternal and Neonatal Delivery Outcomes in the Gambia: A Hospital-Based Analysis of Socioeconomic Status and Clinical Determinants

Charity Nneka John-Emaimo, Alice John Emaimo, Ikemesit Udeme Peter

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1155

Page: 150-173

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Herbal Remedy Use during Pregnancy: A Phenomenological Study in Sagnarigu Municipality, Ghana

Francis K. Larle, Edwina Pwamang, Anaba P. Atampoka, Rainer V. Nang, Joyce Azaabono, Rashida Atrime, Ibrahim Balanjima, Benedicta P. Dotse, Titus W. Ayamdor, Flavian M. Daplah, Silas Y. Ndianwu, Clement N. Zuuri, Regina Amponsah, David A. Adugbire, Muhammed-Mubarik Mustapha

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1157

Page: 180-191

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Haematological Indices, Hypertension and Dietary Pattern among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

E. O.Akhigbe, M. B. Peter, M. Donald -Ase, O. C. Afam-Anene

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1158

Page: 192-201

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Correlation of Insulin Resistance and sensitivity in Pregnancy with Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes: A Pilot Observational Study

Harshita Tanwar, Rajesh Kumari, Yashdeep Gupta, Anubhuti Rana, Anju Singh, Archana Kumari, Neha Varun, Garima Kachhawa, Reeta Mahey, JB Sharma, Neerja Bhatla

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1160

Page: 216-225

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Factors Influencing Home Deliveries among Reproductive Women and Their Impact on Maternal and Child Health in Tano North Municipality, Ghana

Clement Naayaara Zuuri, Benedicta Princess Dotse, Phanuel Dzamenu, Moses Peter Teye Ofoe, Sylvester Kwaku Akpaglo

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1162

Page: 232-240

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Evaluation of Rubella Virus Serological Markers among Antenatal Clients Attending Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Sheidu, Mohammed Jamiu, Pennap, Grace Rendip Ishaku, David Ishaleku, Umahi, Emmanuel Onyekachi, Ibrahim Ismaila, Ozegya, Usman Danlami, Zeenat, Oyiza Muhammed, Khairat, Asabe Muhammed

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1163

Page: 241-253

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Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Undergraduate Students in University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Obafemi Samuel Olayinka, Oduoye Samuel Oluwaferanmi, Ayoola Olabisi Elizabeth, Idowu David Alake

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1164

Page: 254-262

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Prevalence, Trends and Factors Associated with Abortion-Related Mortality in South-South Nigeria: A Five-Year Retrospective Study

Ufuoma Obodi, Ibrahim Isa A., Nkamare Maureen B., Zibima Soupriye B

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1165

Page: 263-274

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Exploring Midwives’ Experiences and Practices of Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour at Northern Regional Hospital, Ghana

Francis K. Larle, Diana Akubori, Vivian Annan, Rashida Atrime, Mary P. Dwomoh, Mavis Amponsah, Regina Amponsah, Ali Mavis, Esther Munufie, Mohammed A. Kojo, Sabina Eduku, Stephanie Gyamfi, Juliet Abu, Adu Boahemaa Otchere

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1166

Page: 275-286

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Feeding Challenges Associated with Transition from Exclusive Breastfeeding to Complementary Feeding among Mothers in Ogun State, Nigeria

Adetayo Ajoke Oketade, Famuti Ayodeji, Olusola Ladokun

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1167

Page: 287-297

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Effect of Pregnancy on Hematological Parameters among Sudanese Women Attending Maternity Hospital in Dongola, Sudan

Eman Awad Alkarim Ahmed Al Kedir, Fatima Yasir Abdalrahman Mozmel, Mona El Hussain El Badri Hassan, Swlara Alsmani Mohammed Basher, Yassin Hamza Yassin Arabi, Muslih Haroun Elhussien Gamea, Elnour Blkamin Coortkila Dldoom

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1168

Page: 298-310

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Relationship between Maternal Knowledge and Feeding Practices in Relation to Infant Malnutrition among Breastfeeding Women in Savannah Region of Ghana

Rachael Nyarko, Francis Kwabena Larle, Mary Patience Dwomoh, Moses Peter Teye Ofoe, Selma Ofori, Vivian Annan, Esther Munufie, Sabina Eduku, Atrime Rashida, Mavis Amponsah, Stephanie Gyamfi, Balanjima Ibrahim, Juliet Abu, Kyei Leticia, Adu Boahemaa Otchere, Ali Mavis

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1169

Page: 311-322

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Histomorphological Study of Placenta in Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Susheela Gayam, Kondu Mounika

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1170

Page: 323-330

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Trends in the Management of Ectopic Pregnancy and its Diagnosis: A Five-Year Retrospective Analysis in an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit

Chinweuba C. Enumah

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1172

Page: 347-355

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Prevalence and Predictors of Anaemia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Selected Hospitals in Mogadishu, Somalia

Ikram Ahmed Alasow, Ruth Kirinyet, Joseph Musau

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1173

Page: 356-363

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Umbilical Cord Stump Care Practices and Separation Time in Gusau, Nigeria

Onazi SO, Onadiran MA, Hano IJ, Ochai JE, Mohammed BA, Jiya NM, Musa Y, Coker LK, Mikailu AJ, Okwunjo R, Ihejika RC, Lawal A

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1174

Page: 364-370

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Comparative Assessment of Donor and Domestic Funding Contributions to PMTCT Program Sustainability in Benue State (2015–2021)

Martins Ogheneruemu Ovberedjo, Charles Tobin-West, Foluke Adeniji, Martins Okechukwu Ota

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1175

Page: 371-385

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Barriers to Early Antenatal Care: Insights from Muembeladu Hospital, Zanzibar

Chukwuma J. Okafor, Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Nasrullad Mohamed Ali, Kenechukwu M. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Othman Said Abdalla, Lorena Bosch Orihuela

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1176

Page: 386-396

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Comparative analysis of Bilirubin, Aspartate Transaminase, Alanine Aminotransaminase, Alkaline Phosphatase and Lactate Dehydrogenase in Neonates with Jaundice and Healthy Controls in Keffi, Nigeria

Akanni Ebenezer Olusola, Victoria N. Mokwenye, Maryoms Nelson Gideon, Ibrahim Ismaila, Ekwueme Chukwuebuka Vitus

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1178

Page: 408-418

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Factors Influencing Pediatric Emergency Department Return Visits in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Analysis

Daniel E. Otobrise, Sopuruchukwu L. Emechebe, Johnson Yonni, Mbanefo C. Uyanwune, Mistura A. Akintola, Ebike-enie K. Tantua, Minichimso John Okah, Chidinma R. Ndubueze, Elizabeth A. Nasamu, Chidera A. Okezie-Okoye, Olutomiwa A. Omokore, Boluwatife S. Atolagbe

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1179

Page: 419-427

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Clinicians’ Adherence with Malaria Treatment During Pregnancy in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana

Prosper Gyebuni, Yula Salifu, Joseph Lasong

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1180

Page: 428-444

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Factors Associated with Anemia in Pregnant Women: A Mixed Method Study

ZARAH ABDI SALAT, Justus O. S. Osero, Isabell Wairimu Kingori

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1182

Page: 461-470

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Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Rural and Urban Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria: A Clinical Epidemiological Approach

Briggs, Nduye Christie Tobin, Abo, Inye Anthony

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1183

Page: 471-483

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Modeling Regional Trends in Caesarean Births across Ghana's Former Ten Regions over a Decade

Senyefia Bosson-Amedenu, Abdulzeid Yen Anafo, Ahmed Ouerfelli, Nabil Ouerfelli, Noureddine Ouerfelli

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1186

Page: 505-526

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Machine-Learning Implications on Global Antenatal Care Improvement and Equity Disparities: The Wealth Effect, Regional Dynamics and Model-Based

Francis Ayiah-Mensah, Emmanuel Mensah Baah, Emmanuel Harris, Samuel Kwame Okai

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1187

Page: 527-542

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Review Article

Maternal, Placental, and Fetal Complications of Preeclampsia in Low Resource Settings

Samira Yasir Ibrahim Mohamed, Khalid Hussein Bakheit

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1159

Page: 202-215

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Socio-cultural Barriers and Strategies for Male Involvement in Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria: A Narrative Review

Ogwerel, Jemimah Pearl, Emeghalu, Mmesoma Miracle, James, Peter, Afolayan, Adekemi Adebimpe, Onwunta, Ikechukwu Emmanuel

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1177

Page: 397-407

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From Womb to Operating Room: the Role of Advanced Fetal Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Surgery Planning

Vigilius Emenike, David A. Adetula, Adesuwa A. Eichie

DOI: 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1185

Page: 495-504

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