The article discusses the critical importance of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, highlighting the region’s unique challenges, including high maternal mortality rates and limited access to healthcare services. …
The article emphasizes the critical importance of women’s empowerment in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) as a fundamental human right and a key factor in achieving sustainable development. It highlights that only about one-third of …
The article emphasizes the critical importance of integrated postpartum family planning services, particularly focusing on postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD), to address women’s health needs after childbirth. It highlights …
The article discusses the critical issue of early marriage in The Gambia, where approximately 30% of girls marry before the age of 18, despite a decline from 58% over the past two decades. Factors contributing to this practice include cultural norms, …
The article emphasizes the critical importance of early reproductive health education at the primary school level, highlighting how it helps children understand their bodies and the changes during puberty. Research shows that early education equips …
The article emphasizes the critical role of male involvement in antenatal care (ANC) for improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Research indicates that engaged fathers or male partners contribute to better health results, including enhanced …
The article discusses the critical issue of pregnancy loss in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the region experiences the highest global rates of stillbirths, totaling approximately 2.7 million annually. It emphasizes the need for effective interventions …
The article highlights the critical importance of contraceptive access in Poland, where availability is alarmingly low at just 33.5%, the lowest in Europe. This lack of access is compounded by restrictive laws, cultural beliefs, and insufficient …
The article emphasizes the critical role of contraceptive use in improving maternal health outcomes, particularly in Niger, where early marriage and childbearing are common. Despite the high demand for contraception, only 12% of married girls use …
The article discusses the critical issue of unmet need for family planning services in Ethiopia, highlighting that approximately 23.60% of reproductive-age women experience this unmet need, with significant regional variations. The Oromia region has …
The article discusses the impact of educational homogamy—marrying individuals with similar educational backgrounds—on income disparities in modern China. It highlights how educational attainment is increasingly linked to socioeconomic status, …
The article discusses the significant impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on maternity services, particularly highlighting the challenges faced by maternity and neonatal units due to disrupted healthcare infrastructure, population displacements, and …
This article presents three innovative approaches in public health research. The first part discusses how ensemble learning, particularly using the Random Forest classifier, was employed on the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2016–2019 …
