Introduction. Reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality has continued to
be a challenge in developing countries. The majority of maternal and neonatal mortality …

Abstract The reduction of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) remains a global health issue.
Although major progress has been achieved in the past 15 years, the ratio is still high …

Background Maternal mortality remains a major public health problem in low and middle-
income countries. Adequate utilization of maternal health care services could be an effective …

Background Timely utilization of antenatal care and delivery services supports the health of
mothers and babies. Few studies exist on the utilization and determinants of timely ANC and …

Objective The present study aims to examine the association between women's decision-
making autonomy and utilization of maternal healthcare services among the currently …

Background Maternal deaths among young women (15–24 years) shares 38% of total
maternal mortality in India. Utilizing maternal health care services can reduce a substantial …

Background Maternal continuums of care were vital to reducing maternal and neonatal
mortalities. While the dropout rate remains high and limited studies were found on risk …

Background Improving maternal health and achieving universal health coverage (UHC) are
important expectations in the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. While …

Background Postnatal care (PNC) is crucial for maternal and newborn health. Healthcare-
seeking practices within the postpartum period help healthcare providers in early detection …

Background Although Ethiopia had made a significant change in maternal morbidity and
mortality over the past decades, it remains a major public health concern. World Health …