Challenges and support factors in managing type 2 diabetes among pregnant women in Thailand: A convergent mixed-methods study by Ratchanok Phonyiam, Chiao-Hsin Teng, Catherine Sullivan, Aunchalee Palmquist, Eric Hodges, Yamnia Cortés, Marianne Baernholdt

“…Background: Sociocultural and behavioral factors have a multifaceted impact on maternal health. In Thailand, cultural influences significantly shape behaviors of diabetes self-management in women. …”
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On Zero-Inflated Hierarchical Poisson Models with Application to Maternal Mortality Data by Kassim Tawiah, Samuel Iddi, Anani Lotsi

“…Also, we recommend quality assessment form an essential part of all services that are directed towards improving maternal health and that more emphasis is needed to be given on research with multiple allied partners.…”
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Integration of cervical cancer screening into healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Rahel Nega Kassa, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Kassahun Alemu, Akinyinka O Omigbodun

“…The rest of the papers revealed that CCS was integrated into existing reproductive and sexual health clinics, maternal and child health, family planning, well-baby clinics, maternal health clinics, gynecology outpatient departments, and sexually transmitted infections clinics. …”
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Trends in the levels, causes, and risk factors of maternal mortality in Pakistan: A comparative analysis of national surveys of 2007 and 2019. by Farid Midhet, Samina Naeem Khalid, Shehla Baqai, Shahzad Ali Khan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has decreased worldwide but Pakistan is still striving towards achieving the SDG targets for maternal health. This study highlights the trends in maternal mortality levels and risk factors in Pakistan between 2007 and 2019.…”
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Armed violent conflict and healthcare-seeking behavior for maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. by Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju, Pia Schrage, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Liliana Abreu, Max Schaub

“…Of the twenty-one studies, seventeen (81.0%) reported maternal health behaviors such as antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, postnatal care services, and family planning. …”
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Knowledge of Essential Newborn Care and Associated Factors among Nurses and Midwives: A Cross-Sectional Study at Public Health Facilities in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2019 by Aseb Arba, Zerihun Zana

“…Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing knowledge of essential newborn care and associated factors among nurses and midwives working in maternal health case team at public health facilities of Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia, 2019. …”
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Exploring digital health interventions for pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in low-income and-middle-income countries: a scoping review by Emily Seto, Anam Shahil Feroz, Noreen Afzal

“…Of nine unique digital health interventions, two served the purpose of predicting risk for adverse maternal health outcomes while seven focused on monitoring high-risk pregnant women for PE/E. …”
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Predicting pregnancy loss and its determinants among reproductive-aged women using supervised machine learning algorithms in Sub-Saharan Africa by Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala, Sara Beyene Mengesha, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn

“…BackgroundPregnancy loss is a significant public health issue globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where maternal health outcomes continue to be a major concern. …”
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Using maternal sepsis patient journeys to map and prioritise barriers to quality maternal healthcare in Malawi: a multidisciplinary stakeholder consultation workshop by Yamikani Chimwaza, Dalisto Ndaferankhande, Leonard Mndala, Chifundo Ndamala, Emily Lifa, Mercy Machilika, Esther Mwagomba, Bernard Dossie, Meliya Kwelepeta, Bertha Maseko, David Lissauer, Maria Lisa Odland

“…Objective To use maternal sepsis patient journeys in a workshop with maternal health stakeholders to identify and prioritise barriers in care and recommend interventions to improve maternal healthcare quality in Malawi. …”
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion characteristics measured or reported in randomised trials of intrapartum interventions: A Scoping Review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoife Smith, John Gilmore, Susan Hannon, Valerie Smith

“…By adopting more extensive EDI practices a greater understanding of healthcare treatments and innovations leading to enhanced maternal health equity could be achieved.…”
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Randomised trials in maternal and perinatal health in low and middle-income countries from 2010 to 2019: a systematic scoping review by Joshua P Vogel, Jack Williams, Tari Turner, Steve McDonald, Alexander John Eggleston, Annabel Richards, Elise Farrington, Wai Chung Tse, Ayeshini Sella Hewage

“…Between 2010 and 2019, maternal health trials conducted in LMICs more than doubled (50–114). …”
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A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care. by Muhoza, B. Gloria, Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…The World Health Organization Technical Working Group on maternal health unit recommended a minimum level of care to be four visits throughout the pregnancy for pregnant mothers [1]. …”
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A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care. by Gloria, Muhoza B., Mukasa, Ssemaluulu Paul, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…The World Health Organization Technical Working Group on maternal health unit recommended a minimum level of care to be four visits throughout the pregnancy for pregnant mothers [1]. …”
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Adherence with Drug Therapy in Pregnancy by Doreen Matsui

“…In addition to the many factors that may influence medication-taking behaviour in the general population, unique challenges are encountered in pregnant women as both maternal health and fetal well-being must be considered. …”
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Trends and factors associated with skilled birth attendance in a post-Ebola context: DHS Guinea 2018 by Madeleine Toure, Fanta Barry, Tiany Sidibe, Sadan Camara, Ramata Diallo, Kaba Saran Keita, Maimouna Balde, Bienvenu Salim Camara, Karifa Kourouma, Mamadou Dioulde Balde

“…Background: In Guinea, the 2013–2015 Ebola epidemic profoundly affected maternal health service use. The frequency of births attended by skilled health professionals in the post-Ebola context remains under-documented. …”
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Does preeclampsia impact the gut microbiota of preterm offspring during early infancy? by Yang Chen, Zhou-Ting Yi, Hai-Long Yu, Xiao-Yan Wu, Jun-Ping Wang, Chuan Nie, Hui Li, Sheng-Hui Li, Qiu-Long Yan, Tian-Wen He, Min-Chai Chen, Xin-Yue Yang, Ji-Ying Wen, Li-Juan Lv

“…This study investigates the differences in the gut microbiota between preterm neonates born to mothers with PE and those born to mothers without PE (PR), aiming to understand how maternal health conditions like PE influence neonatal gut microbiota. …”
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Postnatal Depression Is a Public Health Nursing Issue: Perspectives from Norway and Ireland by Kari Glavin, Patricia Leahy-Warren

“…The framework provided by the Millennium Development Goals includes maternal health as an area of priority. Postnatal depression (PND) is a serious public health issue because it occurs at a crucial time in a mothers’ life, can persist for long periods, and can have adverse effects on partners and the emotional, behavioural, and cognitive development of infants and children. …”
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Effects of HIV exposure on anemia and vitamin D nutritional status in children aged 6–24 months: a hospital-based cross-sectional study by Huixia Li, Shan Yuan, Minghui Liao, Sanfeng Tan, Jianfei Zheng, Lijia Wan, Ying Tu, Min Yang, Jie Gao

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Applying spatial decision support for maternal mortality analysis in a Brazilian state by Thiago Poleto, Victor Diogho Heuer de Carvalho, Rodrigo Cleiton Paiva de Oliveira

“…This approach promises to offer valuable insights and aid in making informed decisions to address critical maternal health issues in the region.…”
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Determinants of Focused Antenatal Care Uptake among Women in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya by Eliphas Gitonga

“…The health status of women is an important indicator of the overall economic health and well-being of a country. Maternal health is closely linked with the survival of newborns. …”
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