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Showing 1 to 20 of 165 for “"antenatal care"”.
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The effect of introducing Basic Antenatal Care Plus and Umbiflow on antenatal care and perinatal mortality
… world and 6th of 7 in Africa. The majority of antenatal stillbirths are categorised as unexplained or secondary to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Strategies to detect HDP are simple, namely measuring the blood pressure, but if not performed at the right time hypertension might not …
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Factors associated with late antenatal care attendance
The prevalence of late attendance for antenatal care in South Africa remains high despite the reported benefits of early initiation of antenatal care. The study aimedat identifying factors associated with late initiation of antenatal care. Methods: Cross sectional survey data collected for a FAS …
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Women’s Experiences of Late Pregnancy Ultrasound: Implications for Antenatal Care
… of reassurance beyond other aspects of routine care and for this group of mothers was the significant and defining moment of psychological reassurance. Conclusions: While the underlying themes were analogous there were differences between how women experienced late trimester ultrasound from …
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Enduring "lateness": biomedicalisation and the unfolding of reproductive life, sociality, and antenatal care
… dissertation examines how pregnant women seeking antenatal care at a state facility in the Southern Peninsula of Cape Town conceptualise and experience their pregnancies in relation to the biomedical model that informs state practices of care. I specifically explore the experiences that contribute …
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Utilisation of antenatal care services in rural primary health care facilities in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe
… which can be reduced by attendance to antenatal care visits. The utilisation of antenatal care has been low in rural areas, especially in Africa. The purpose of this study was to explore the utilisation of antenatal care in Mutasa District of Zimbabwe. This study used a qualitative …
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Exploring the provision of early antenatal care at Tshino-Mutsha Local Area in Limpopo Province
Early antenatal care attendance is one of the interventions aimed at improving maternal and perinatal health outcomes. During this period and visits women are screened to identify complications associated with their pregnancy and to determine the level of care needed. However, there are still …
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Assessment of the barriers to the utilization of antenatal care services in Kazungula district, Zambia
… problems. At the same time, utilization of antenatal care services by pregnant women, supervision of deliveries by skilled person and postnatal care services is low in most regions of Zambia. Since professional attendance at delivery is assumed to reduce maternal and infant mortality, poor …
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Adherence in HIV-positive women entering antenatal care on antiretroviral therapy: A cross-sectional study
Proper implementation of and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is significantly associated with better health and longer life in HIV-positive individuals. Consistent, adequate adherence has been shown to lead to a suppressed viral load. A low viral load delays the virus's progression and …
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Understanding the problem of anaemia among pregnant women booking for antenatal care in Lusaka district Zambia
… its associations among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Chelston, Kanyama, Kabwata and Kalingalinga clinics of Lusaka District. A structured questionnaire was administered to all eligible women in these clinics. Out of 216 women, seventy-nine (36.2%) …
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Understanding the problem of anaemia among pregnant women booking for antenatal care in Lusaka district Zambia
… its associations among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Chelston, Kanyama, Kabwata and Kalingalinga clinics of Lusaka District. A structured questionnaire was administered to all eligible women in these clinics. Out of 216 women, seventy-nine (36.2%) …
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Antenatal care an investigation of the time interval between the confirmation of pregnancy diagnosis and commencement
… of pregnancy diagnosis and the commencement of antenatal care at the Metro West district of Cape Town, and to explore reasons for delays between the confirmation of pregnancy and the first antenatal booking. Methods A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in September 2015 at Vanguard …
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Assessing socio-economic inequalities in the use of antenatal care in the Southern African Development community
… curves and indices to determine whether health care utilization is concentrated among the poor or the rich. Results Over 70% of all who lived in rural areas had '0 ANC’, with Namibia and Tanzania as the only exception to this finding. In four of the eleven countries, over 58.36% of women were …
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Examining the influence of antenatal care and skilled attendence of neonatal deaths in Zambia: A multilevel analysis
… the importance of accessible maternal healthcare as a means of reducing maternal and child mortality, very few of these studies have explored the influence of antenatal care visits and skilled attendance on neonatal deaths. The main objective is to examine the influence of antenatal care …
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Examining the influence of antenatal care and skilled attendence of neonatal deaths in Zambia: A multilevel analysis
… the importance of accessible maternal healthcare as a means of reducing maternal and child mortality, very few of these studies have explored the influence of antenatal care visits and skilled attendance on neonatal deaths. The main objective is to examine the influence of antenatal care …
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Adolescents Regarding Antenatal Care Booking in a Vhembe District of Limpopo Province
… explored adolescents' understanding and views on antenatal care (ANC). The Vhembe District faces high rates of late ANC booking, which adversely impacts maternal and child health. This study investigated adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ANC booking in the Vhembe District …
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis low uptake associated factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal care at Intermediate Hospital Katutura
… (PrEP) among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Intermediate Hospital Katutura. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combined quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to evaluate both the determinants of PrEP uptake and the participants’ understanding and …
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An evaluation of the quality of antenatal care and patient satisfaction in two provinces of South Africa
… of service delivery for HIV-infected women at antenatal clinics in the Western Cape and Free State provinces, South Africa and to highlight areas for improvement. It was part of a larger one to determine the effectiveness of PMTCT programmes in 4 countries. These two provinces were selected …
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An appraisal of Communication for Antenatal Care of women in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board Clinics
… used by and for expectant mothers attending antenatal sessions in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board (LUDHMB) Clinics. Pregnancy is a time of immense joy for the expectant mother and her family. However, it can also be a time of great danger for the health of both the mother …
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An appraisal of Communication for Antenatal Care of women in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board Clinics
… used by and for expectant mothers attending antenatal sessions in the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Board (LUDHMB) Clinics. Pregnancy is a time of immense joy for the expectant mother and her family. However, it can also be a time of great danger for the health of both the mother …
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