Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact in sub-Saharan Africa: prevalence and predictors

RG Aboagye, M Boah, J Okyere, BO Ahinkorah… - BMJ global …, 2022 - gh.bmj.com
Introduction Skin-to-skin contact is an evidence-based intervention that signifies a situation
whereby a newborn is positioned directly on the mother's abdomen or chest in order for …

Towards a cervical cancer-free future: women's healthcare decision making and cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa

J Okyere, RG Aboagye, AA Seidu, BYA Asare… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective We investigated the association between women's healthcare decision making
and cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa. Design Secondary data from …

Epilepsy risk awareness and background factors in patients with epilepsy and family caregivers

G Tartibzadeh, H Feizollahzadeh, R Shabanloei… - Epilepsy Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives Patients with epilepsy are at risk of various injuries throughout their lives.
Awareness of patients and family caregivers about risk factors and self-care prevents …

[HTML][HTML] Beyond counting induced abortions, miscarriages and stillbirths to understanding their risk factors: analysis of the 2017 Ghana maternal health survey

BO Ahinkorah, AA Seidu, EK Ameyaw, E Budu… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Inasmuch as induced abortions, miscarriages and stillbirths constitute common
adverse pregnancy outcomes contributing to poor maternal health, there is paucity of …

Delayed cord clamping practice at birth: A narrative review of literature

B Mwamba - European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Anaemia in infants is a major public health concern particularly in low and
middle-income countries. Delayed cord clamping (DCC) has been advocated as a strategy …

Implementation of Delayed Cord Clamping in Seven Midwifery Training Schools of Zambia

B Mwamba - Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 2015 - Elsevier
This article describes a project selected by the Midwives for Life Award Committee which
included some members of the International Confederation of Midwives for funding by the …

[HTML][HTML] Sexual and reproductive health knowledge of postgraduate students at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa

B Mwamba, P Mayers, J Shea - Reproductive Health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Globally and in South Africa, university students' knowledge of sexual
and reproductive health (SRH) is low. This study was conducted in response to the dearth of …

Implementation of A Perinatal Problem Identification Program (PPIP) In Zambia: A Feasibility Study

B Mwamba, EK Ameyaw, MM Singogo - 2022 - researchsquare.com
Background: Zambia is among the African countries with a high perinatal mortality rate.
Though programs teaching medical practitioners about advanced neonatal resuscitation …

An audit review of midwifery qualifications and distribution in Zambia

B Mwamba, DC Nyemba, EA Al-Nsour… - African Journal of …, 2023 - magonlinelibrary.com
Background In Zambia, the last decade has seen the development of multiple midwifery
qualification, including direct-entry midwifery, an advanced diploma in nursing and …

[HTML][HTML] A descriptive study of umbilical cord clamping practices by midwives, obstetricians and other medical staff in Zambia

B Mwamba - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Background Delayed cord clamping, defined as clamping of the umbilical cord at 1 to 3
minutes after birth, has benefits, plays a vital role in improving haematological outcomes in …