Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexander Manu, Sk Massum Billah, John Williams, Stella Kilima, Francis Yeji, Ziaul Matin, Asia Hussein, Fatima Gohar, Priscilla Wobil, Peter Baffoe, Farhana Karim, Projestine Muganyizi, Deus Mogela, Shams El Arifeen, Maya Vandenent, Kyaw Aung, Mrunal Shetye, Kim Eva Dickson, Nabila Zaka, Luwei Pearson, Tedbabe D. Hailegebriel
Summary: The study found that implementing the UNICEF/WHO Every Mother Every Newborn Quality Improvement (EMEN-QI) standards in Bangladesh, Ghana, and Tanzania can significantly reduce neonatal and perinatal mortality rates, as well as improve maternal mortality rates. By implementing this packaged standard, improvements in mortality rates around childbirth can be promoted within existing healthcare systems.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chloe A. Teasdale, Amanda Geller, Siphesihle Shongwe, Arnold Mafukidze, Michelle Choy, Bhekinkhosi Magaula, Katharine Yuengling, Katherine King, Eduarda Pimentel De Gusmao, Caroline Ryan, Trong Ao, Tegan Callahan, Surbhi Modi, Elaine J. Abrams
Summary: Uptake and retention in antenatal care is crucial for preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes. A rapid quality improvement project was implemented in Eswatini, with anonymous tablet-based surveys revealing higher satisfaction among HIV-positive pregnant women. While there was an increase in retention rates among HIV-negative women, the effectiveness of the intervention in improving overall retention remains uncertain.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rushdana Rahman, Mosiur Rahman, Syed Emdadul Haque
Summary: The study found that only 30.5% of mothers in Bangladesh completed all phases of care for maternal health, with women who had high social independence more likely to have more antenatal care visits, higher retention in skilled birth attendance, and increased completion of full continuum of care. Factors such as frequency of reading newspapers or magazines, women's education, age at first cohabitation, and age of woman at first birth were significant predictors of continuum of care at all three stages. Incomplete CoC for maternal health highlights the need to target health promotion programs towards mothers with lower education levels, limited exposure to print media, and younger age at birth and first cohabitation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Karla Canuto, Robyn Preston, Sam Rannard, Catrina Felton-Busch, Lynore Geia, Lee Yeomans, Nalita Turner, Quitaysha Thompson, Karen Carlisle, Rebecca Evans, Megan Passey, Sarah Larkins, Michelle Redman-MacLaren, Jane Farmer, Melody Muscat, Judy Taylor
Summary: This systematic review explores the characteristics, contextual influences, group processes, theoretical approaches, and implications of women's groups (WGs) in improving maternal and child health outcomes. The review identifies the need for a framework to categorize the methods through which WGs achieve their outcomes and emphasizes the importance of considering the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in understanding the effectiveness of WGs. The review adds to existing knowledge about the functioning of WGs in improving maternal and child health in diverse settings.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Barbara Madaj, Somasundari Gopalakrishnan, Alexandre Quach, Simone Filiaci, Adama Traore, Dankom Bakusa, Mselenge Mdegela, Abdul Wali Yousofzai, Ahmed Javed Rahmanzai, Grace Kodindo, Jean-Pierre Gami, Njiki Dounou Rostand, Hamit Kessely, Stephen Ayisi Addo, Mercy Abbey, Mary Sapali, Ali Omar, Alex Ernest, Rugola Mtandu, Abram Agossou, Guillaume K. Ketoh, Nicholas Furtado, Viviana Mangiaterra, Nynke van den Broek
Summary: The essential components of antenatal and postnatal care are not fully implemented in many areas. Focused attention on the specific content of care is needed to reduce perinatal mortality and maternal morbidity during and after pregnancy.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Jennifer N. Smith, Astrid Guttmann, Alexander Kopp, Ashley Vandermorris, Michelle Shouldice, Katie L. Harron
Summary: Young maternal age, maternal adversity, and mental health concerns are associated with an increased risk of infant maltreatment, while refugee status appears to be protective. The odds of maltreatment increase with a higher number of maternal risk factors. The association between maternal age and maltreatment persists until the age of 28.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rakhi Dandona, Moutushi Majumder, Md Akbar, Debarshi Bhattacharya, Priya Nanda, G. Anil Kumar, Lalit Dandona
Summary: The quality of antenatal care services provided under the national ANC programme in public sector facilities in the Indian state of Bihar is grossly inadequate and requires urgent attention.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Dada, Ozge Tuncalp, Anayda Portela, Marfa Barreix, Brynne Gilmore
Summary: The study included 23 papers representing 22 reviews, most of which mentioned details about community mobilization and antenatal and postnatal care. 16 reviews reported at least one positive association between community mobilization activities and antenatal and postnatal care uptake, with some reviews showing no significant change or even a decrease.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Temitope Peter Erinfolami, Samuel Olinapekun Adebayo, Iqbal Shah, Reni Elewonbi, Elizabeth Omoluabi
Summary: Adolescent pregnancy is a major contributor to high maternal mortality rates in Nigeria. Research shows that the role of parents and communities in expanding access to antenatal care services for adolescent mothers is crucial in improving maternal health in developing countries.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna Wong Shee, Natasha Frawley, Carolyn Robertson, AnneMarie McKenzie, Julie Lodge, Vincent Versace, Cate Nagle
Summary: The primary motivation for teenage pregnant women to engage in antenatal care is to ensure their baby's wellbeing, while lack of engagement often stems from a lack of understanding of the relevance of antenatal care. Appointment flexibility and accessible location, as well as continuity of care and respectful communication, are crucial factors in supporting teenage women's engagement in antenatal care.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sanni Yaya, Seun Stephen Anjorin, Sunday A. Adedini
Summary: Maternal mortality remains a significant public health issue in Africa, with clusters of high rates concentrated in countries in the middle and western subregions. Gender inequities and the proportion of skilled birth attendants are identified as the strongest social determinants influencing maternal mortality variations across Africa.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Deependra K. Thapa, Kiran Acharya, Anjalina Karki, Michelle Cleary
Summary: This study assessed the readiness of health facilities to provide antenatal care (ANC) and non-communicable disease (NCD) services in Nepal and Bangladesh. It found that the readiness for ANC and NCD services was low, with gaps in staff, guidelines, equipment, diagnostics, and medicines. Facilities managed by the private sector or NGOs, located in urban areas, and with management systems were more likely to be ready to provide ANC and NCD services.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siti Helmyati, Dhian P. Dipo, Insan Rekso Adiwibowo, Maria Wigati, Erri Larene Safika, Muhammad Hafizh Hariawan, Monita Destiwi, Yoga Prajanta, Mirza Hst Penggalih, Toto Sudargo, Dewi Md Herawati, Tiara Marthias, Masrul Masrul, Laksono Trisnantoro
Summary: The objective of this study was to implement an online system to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and child health and nutrition essential health services in Indonesia. Through the development of an electronic monitoring and evaluation system and the provision of technical assistance and an online dashboard, it was found that most districts were moderately or severely affected by the pandemic in terms of maternal and child health and nutrition services. However, the system showed feasibility and potential for scalability to other regions and health programs.
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Nadia Coscini, Priya Heyes, Helen Bedford, Eyal Cohen, Anita D'Aprano, Sharon Goldfeld, Dougal Hargreaves, Sarah Loveday, Sahar Nejat, Gehan Roberts, Anna Sarkadi, Natasha Ruth Saunders, Susan Woolfenden, Kate Milner
Summary: This study reviewed pediatric outpatient practices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, and the UK, and identified missed opportunities for early identification of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly in vulnerable populations. There is a lack of data on the content and quality of pediatric development assessment practices.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Loredana Cena, Matteo Rota, Stefano Calza, Barbara Massardi, Alice Trainini, Alberto Stefana
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted maternal and perinatal healthcare services in Italy, particularly in heavily affected regions like Lombardy and Veneto. Many facilities reported negative effects on their operations, including understaffing and disruptions to routine visits and examinations. This study highlights the unpreparedness of healthcare systems in handling global health emergencies, with specialized maternal and perinatal services being greatly affected.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Simon D. Goldenberg, Sam T. Douthwaite, Chih-Yuan Cheng, Rebecca E. Glover, Catherine Mak, Elisabeth J. Adams
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Daniel Arroyo-Ariza
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2018)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Aisha Jafri, Adnan A. Hyder
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2018)
Article
Substance Abuse
Erin Kinsella James, Akshar Saxena, Camila Franco Restrepo, Blanca Llorente, Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Manuela Villar Uribe, Roberto F. Iunes, Stephane Verguet
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gabriel Andreuccetti, Vilma Leyton, Heraclito Barbosa Carvalho, Daniele M. Sinagawa, Henrique S. Bombana, Julio C. Ponce, Katharine A. Allen, Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Adnan A. Hyder
Article
Tropical Medicine
Deivis Nicolas Guzman-Tordecilla, Andres Ignacio Vecino-Ortiz, Diego Lucumi, Graciela Mentz
Article
Ethics
Mariana Rodriguez-Patarroyo, Angelica Torres-Quintero, Andres Vecino-Ortiz, Kristina Hallez, Aixa Natalia Franco-Rodriguez, Eduardo A. Rueda Barrera, Stephanie Puerto, Dustin G. Gibson, Alain B. Labrique, George W. Pariyo, Joseph Ali
Summary: This study aimed to capture the perspectives of key stakeholders on consent processes and preferences for participation in automated mobile phone surveys of non-communicable disease risk factors. Meaningful disagreement existed within both groups regarding the necessity of consent, particularly when the purpose of a survey is to contribute to public policy formulation. Trust building was emphasized as important, especially for national MPS deployment.
JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH ON HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas Risko, Kalin Werner, O. Agatha Offorjebe, Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Lee A. Wallis, Junaid Razzak
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luis A. Guzman, Andres Ignacio Vecino Ortiz, Vanessa Guzman Mesa, Jose Pablo Camargo, Katharine A. Allen, Adnan A. Hyder
TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Angelica Torres-Quintero, Angela Vega, Dustin G. Gibson, Mariana Rodriguez-Patarroyo, Stephanie Puerto, George W. Pariyo, Joseph Ali, Adnan A. Hyder, Alain Labrique, Hannah Selig, Rolando Enrique Penaloza, Andres Vecino-Ortiz
GLOBAL HEALTH ACTION
(2020)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paula Barros, Anne Dorothee Slovic, Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andres Vecino-Ortiz, Deivis N. Guzman-Tordecilla
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Aisha Jafri, Adnan A. Hyder
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Katharine A. Allen, Flavio Cunto, Gabriel Andreuccetti, Luis Angel Guzman, Manoel Neto, Vilma Leyton, Vanessa Guzman, Daniele M. Sinagawa, Heraclito Carvalho, Adnan A. Hyder
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriel Andreuccetti, Vilma Leyton, Heraclito B. Carvalho, Daniele M. Sinagawa, Henrique S. Bombana, Julio C. Ponce, Katharine A. Allen, Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz, Adnan A. Hyder