Placental DNA methylation profile as predicting marker for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

A Ravaei, M Emanuele, G Nazzaro, L Fadiga… - Molecular …, 2023 - Springer
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs normal brain
development and socio-cognitive abilities. The pathogenesis of this condition points out the …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of lipid based Multiple Micronutrients Supplement on the birth outcome of underweight pre-eclamptic women: A randomized clinical trial

NS Mohammad, R Nazli, H Zafar… - Pakistan journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods: Sixty underweight pre-eclamptic women were randomly assigned into two study
Groups from April 2018 to December 2019 at the antenatal units of the tertiary Health care …

The Global Network Maternal Newborn Health Registry: a multi-country, community-based registry of pregnancy outcomes

EM McClure, AL Garces, PL Hibberd, JL Moore… - Reproductive health, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background The Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research
(Global Network) conducts clinical trials in resource-limited countries through partnerships …

Narrative synthesis systematic review of Pakistani women's health outcomes from primary care interventions

SR Jafree, QK Mahmood, MM Sohail, M Asim… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Women living in Pakistan have complex health problems including infectious and
non-communicable diseases, accident and injuries, and mental health problems. While a …

Trends in the levels, causes, and risk factors of maternal mortality in Pakistan: A comparative analysis of national surveys of 2007 and 2019

F Midhet, SN Khalid, S Baqai, SA Khan - PLoS One, 2025 - journals.plos.org
Background Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has decreased worldwide but Pakistan is still
striving towards achieving the SDG targets for maternal health. This study highlights the …

Pregnant Women's Perceptions of the Quality of Antenatal Care in a Public Hospital in Punjab, Pakistan during COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study

S Tasneem, MA Ozdal - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite government efforts, many rural Pakistani women forgo regular antenatal visits, are
unprepared for birth, and deliver at home or in private facilities, because they are dissatisfied …

The impact of partner's behaviour on pregnancy related outcomes and safe child-birth in Pakistan

M Atif, M Farooq, M Shafiq, G Ayub, M Ilyas - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Pakistan is one of the nations with the worst statistics for pregnancy-related
outcomes. Health programmes in underdeveloped nations frequently ignore the role of …

Characterizing Social Determinants of Maternal and Child Health: A Qualitative Community Health Needs Assessment in Underserved Areas

SR Jafree, G Shah, R Zakar, A Muzamill, H Ahsan… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to identify social determinants of maternal and child health (SDoH) in
Pakistan. Using a qualitative study design, data were collected from community members in …

Why do women still give birth at home; perceptions of Pakistani women and decision-makers from marginalized communities

A Khalid, KA Haider, H Ahmer, S Noorani… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), maternal and newborn mortality is high due to
the high prevalence of home births. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior is …

The Global Network Socioeconomic Status Index as a predictor of stillbirths, perinatal mortality, and neonatal mortality in rural communities in low and lower middle …

AB Patel, CM Bann, CS Kolhe, A Lokangaka… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Globally, socioeconomic status (SES) is an important health determinant across
a range of health conditions and diseases. However, measuring SES within low-and middle …