Background Reducing maternal mortality, neonatal mortality and under 5-year mortality are
important targets addressed by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals …

Background Maternal health service uptake remains an important predictor of maternal
outcomes including maternal mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to …

“From start to finish, this book gives a clear overview of the skills required to be successful at
thinking critically both in academic work and within clinical practice.” Ruth Trout, Senior …

Background Maternal and neonatal mortality is a major public health concern globally.
Evidence supports that skilled birth attendants (SBA) can significantly reduce maternal and …

Adverse perinatal outcomes (APOs) constitute a significant concern for public health in most
developing countries. APOs significantly affect perinatal and neonatal survival, with the risk …

Abstract Background and Aims Bangladesh did not have enough evidence on the current
estimates and trend in inequities in the under‐five mortality rate (U5MR). There is also a …

Background Contraceptive use is a key indicator of improving the health and well-being of
women, mothers and their families, preventing unwanted pregnancies, and reducing …

Background There is a dearth of evidence on the trends and inequalities in utilizing
cesarean section (CS) among women in Bangladesh. Hence, this study aimed to estimate …

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly
impacted the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies. Objective: To explore the …

Health facility delivery has the potential to improve birth and general health outcomes for
both newborns and mothers. Regrettably, not all mothers, especially in low-and-middle …