Background Homelessness has been associated with multiple detrimental health outcomes
across observational studies. However, relatively few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) …

Background The early postpartum period is recognized cross-culturally as being important
for recovery, with new parents receiving increased levels of community support. However …

Background Ensuring child survival is a critical global challenge, requiring a robust and
comprehensive understanding of the risk factors contributing to under-five mortality (U5M) …

Background Covid-19 pandemic became an unexpected stressor for the entire population
and, particularly, for pregnant women and lactating mothers. The alarming infectious risk …

Background As part of a decades-long process of restructuring primary care, independent
(also known as community) healthcare workers are being encouraged to work in groups to …

Abstract Background The Covid-19 pandemic has put an unprecedented pressure on
families with children. How parents were affected by the first Covid-19 lockdown during the …

Background Screening for changes in pregnancy-related anxiety and depressive symptoms
during pregnancy may further our understanding of the relationship between these two …

Language is commonly defined as the principal method of human communication made up
of words and conveyed by writing, speech, or nonverbal expression. In the context of clinical …

Poor birth outcomes such as low birth weight, low birth length and short gestational age, are
public health concern issues in South Africa (SA). This study utilized structural equation …

Postpartum depression is most common public problem which occurs during postpartum
period. If it was unrecognized and undiagnosed it may affect the health of the mother. With …