2015 - International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS

Year: 2025, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, January

RESEARCH COMMENTARY

Policy Options for Addressing Health System and Human Resources for Health Crisis in Liberia Post-Ebola Epidemic

Fidel C.T. Budy

Int J MCH AIDS 4:2; 1-7

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.56

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International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS

WAME STATEMENT

Promoting Global Health

Margaret A. Winker, Lorraine E. Ferris

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 1-2

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.50

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COMMENTARY

Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic: What Can the World Learn and Not Learn from West Africa?

Romuladus E. Azuine, Sussan E. Ekejiuba, Gopal K. Singh, Magnus A. Azuine

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 1-6

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.32

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Breastfeeding Knowledge and Practices among Mothers of Children under 2 Years of Age Living in a Military Barrack in Southwest Nigeria

Modupe Rebekah Akinyinka, Foluke Adenike Olatona, Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 1-13

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Disparities in Health Care Quality Indicators among US Children with Special Health Care Needs According to Household Language Use

Stella Yu, Sue Lin, Bonnie Strickland

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 3-12

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.51

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Infant and Young Child Feeding Behaviors among Working Mothers in India: Implications for Global Health Policy and Practice

Vinay Kumar, Gunjan Arora, Ish Kumar Midha, Yogender Pal Gupta

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 7-15

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.33

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EDITORIAL

Global Reduction in HIV-related Maternal Mortality: ART as a Key Strategy

Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 4:2; 8-10

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.65

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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

A Systematic Review of Interventions to Reduce Maternal Mortality among HIV-Infected Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Sara A. Holtz, Rudi Thetard, Sarah N. Konopka, Jennifer Albertini, Anouk Amzel, Karen P. Fogg

Int J MCH AIDS 4:2; 11-24

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.66

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Exclusive Breastfeeding and Under-Five Mortality, 2006-2014: A Cross-National Analysis of 57 Low- and-Middle Income Countries

Romuladus E. Azuine, Janna Murray, Noor Alsafi, Gopal K. Singh

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 13-21

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.52

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Late Pregnancy Outcomes among Women who Attended and Women who did not Attend First Trimester Antenatal Care Visits in a Suburban Regional Hospital in Cameroon

Tsi N Njim

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 14-23

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Social and Economic Barriers to Exclusive Breast Feeding In Rural Zimbabwe

Munyaradzi Muchacha, Edmos Mtetwa

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 16-21

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.34

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Socioeconomic Status, Smoking, Alcohol use, Physical Activity, and Dietary Behavior as Determinants of Obesity and Body Mass Index in the United States: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey

Raees A. Shaikh, Mohammad Siahpush, Gopal K. Singh, Melissa Tibbits

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 22-34

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.53

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REVIEW ARTICLE

Mental Health in Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities in Introducing Western Mental Health System in Uganda.

Janice Katherine Kopinak

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 22-30

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.35

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Correlates of Stillbirths at Nyeri Provincial General Hospital, Kenya, 2009-2013: A Retrospective Study

Joyce J. Cheptum, Nelly Muiruri, Ernest Mutua, Moses Gitonga, Mwangi Juma

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 24-31

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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Antiretroviral Therapy and Pregnancy Outcomes in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

Fekadu Mazengia Alemu, Alemayehu Worku Yalew, Mesganaw Fantahun, Eta Ebasi Ashu

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 31-43

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.36

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Socioeconomic and Demographic Disparities in Knowledge of Reproductive Healthcare among Female University Students in Bangladesh

Md. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Md. Monzur Morshad Nasir Ullah, Md. Nuruzzaman Khan, Mohammad Zamirul Islam, Md. Nurul Islam, Sabiha Yasmin Moni, Md. Nazrul Hoque, Md. Mashiur Rahman

Int J MCH AIDS 4:2; 32-39

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.61

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Fatal Cases of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia in a National Trophoblastic Disease Reference Center in Dakar Senegal

Mamour Gueye, Mame Diarra Ndiaye-Gueye, Serigne Modou Kane Gueye, Jean Charles Moreau

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 32-38

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Antenatal Care Services Utilization in Yobe State, Nigeria: Examining Predictors and Barriers

Abubakar Sadiq Umar, Samuel Bitrus Bawa

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 35-46

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.54

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Community Participation, Dengue Fever Prevention and Control Practices in Swat, Pakistan

Abdul Zahir, Asad Ullah, Mussawar Shah, Arsalan Mussawar

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 39-45

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Intestinal Infestations in Under-Five Children in Zambia

Kamukwamba Mwale, Seter Siziya

Int J MCH AIDS 4:2; 40-46

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.62

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Household Headship and Infant Mortality in India: Evaluating the Determinants and Differentials.

Ashish Kumar Gupta, Kakoli Borkotoky, Amit Kumar

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 44-52

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.37

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Addressing Obstetrical Challenges at 12 Rural Ugandan Health Facilities: Findings from an International Ultrasound and Skills Development Training for Midwives in Uganda

Christina Kinnevey, Michael Kawooya, Tonny Tumwesigye, David Douglas, Sarah Sams

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 46-52

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Ogbomoso, South West, Nigeria

Ajibola Idowu, Samson Ayo Deji, Olatayo Ayodele Aremu, Olumuyiwa Matthew Bojuwoye, Akinyemi David Ofakunrin

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 47-56

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.55

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Global Inequalities in Youth Mortality, 2007-2012

Gopal K. Singh, Anagha Lokhande, Romuladus E. Azuine

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 53-62

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.38

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Adolescents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization of Emergency Contraceptive Pills in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region

Olayinka A. Onasoga, Joel Adeleke Afolayan, Tariebi Florence Asamabiriowei, Umar Nda Jibril, Abubakar Ayinla Imam

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 53-60

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Sociodemographic and Health Determinants of Inequalities in Life Expectancy in Least Developed Countries

Md Nazrul Islam Mondai, Md Monzur Morshad Nasir Ullah, Md Rafiqul Islam, Md Shafiur Rahman, Md Nuruzzaman Khan, Kazi Mohiuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Shariful Islam

Int J MCH AIDS 4:1; 57-66

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.43

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Maternal Mortality in the Main Referral Hospital in Angola, 2010-2014: Understanding the Context for Maternal Deaths Amidst Poor Documentation

Abubakar Sadiq Umar, Lusamba Kabamba

Int J MCH AIDS 5:1; 61-71

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Religion, Ethnicity and Contraceptive Use among Reproductive age Women in Nigeria

Phillips Edomwonyi Obasohan

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 63-73

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.39

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effectiveness Comparison of Mothers’ In-person Versus Written Nutritional Education Intervention on Infant Growth in Iran

Nemati Ali, Tazakori Zahra, Maryam Namadi Vosogh, Nazila Vosoghi, Maryam Zare, Afroz Mardi, Adham Davoud, Hamidzadeh Arbabi Yousef, Kazemzadeh Rafat

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 74-80

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.40

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EDITORIAL

Overcoming Challenges in Conducting Clinical Trials in Minority Populations: Identifying and Testing What Works

Romuladus E. Azuine, Sussan E. Ekejiuba

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 81-84

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.41

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METHODOLOGY ARTICLE

Socio-ecological Model as a Framework for Overcoming Barriers and Challenges in Randomized Control Trials in Minority and Underserved Communities

Hamisu M. Salihu, Ronee E. Wilson, Lindsey M. King, Phillip J. Marty, Valerie E. Whiteman

Int J MCH AIDS 3:1; 85-95

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.42

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COMMENTARY

Improving Health, Social Welfare, and Human Development Through Women’s Empowerment in Developing Countries: The 2016 Girl Up Leadership Summit, Washington, DC, USA

Janel Mendoza

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 87-91

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevalence and Determinants of Contraceptive use among Employed and Unemployed Women in Bangladesh

Ahmed Zohirul Islam, Md. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Mt. Laily Khatun, Md. Mosiur Rahman, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Golam Mostofa, Md. Nazrul Hoque

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 92-102

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in Various Demographic Regions of Andhra Pradesh, India: a Population based Study

Pangi Vijaya Nirmala, Mani Gudivada, ChikkamVijaya Lashmi

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 103-111

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Widening Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in the United States, 1969-2013

Gopal K. Singh, Mohammad Siahpush, Romuladus E. Azuine, Shanita D. Williams

Int J MCH AIDS 3:2; 106-118

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.44

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia in a Low Resource Income Country

Mamour Gueye, Mame D. Ndiaye-Gueye, Serigne M. Kane-Gueye, Omar Gassama, Moussa Diallo, Jean C. Moreau

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 112-118

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Increasing Area Deprivation and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Heart Disease, Stroke, and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Among Working Age Populations, United States, 1969-2011

Gopal K. Singh, Mohammad Siahpush, Romuladus E. Azuine, Shanita D. Williams

Int J MCH AIDS 3:2; 119-133

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.45

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REVIEW ARTICLE

China-Africa Health Development Initiatives: Benefits and Implications for Shaping Innovative and Evidence-informed National Health Policies and Programs in Sub-saharan African Countries

Ernest Tambo, Chidiebere E. Ugwu, Yayi Guan, Ding Wei, Xiao-Ning, Zhou Xiao-Nong

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 119-133

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Widening Geographical Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in the United States, 1969-2011

Gopal K. Singh, Romuladus E. Azuine, Mohammad Siahpush, Shanita D. Williams

Int J MCH AIDS 3:2; 134-149

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.46

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Factors that Influence Teenage Antenatal Care Utilization in John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District of Northern Cape Province, South Africa: Underscoring the Need for Tackling Social Determinants of Health

Eshetu Bekele Worku, Selamawit Alemu Woldesenbet

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 134-145

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and their Association with Nutritional Status of Rural and Urban Pre-School Children in Benue State, Nigeria

Kpurkpur Tyoalumun, Sani Abubakar, Nongu Christopher

Int J MCH AIDS 5:2; 146-152

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

PEPFAR Funding and Reduction in HIV Infection Rates in 12 Focus Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Quantitative Analysis

Roger J. Chin, Domrongphol Sangmanee, Lisa Piergallini

Int J MCH AIDS 3:2; 150-158

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.47

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Disparities in Healthcare Access and Utilization among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from Immigrant Non-English Primary Language Households in the United States

Sue C. Lin, Stella M. Yu

Int J MCH AIDS 3:2; 159-167

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.48

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

PCR Results and PMTCT Treatment Outcomes among HIV-Exposed Infants in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria, 2010-2014

Isaac Oludare Oluwayemi, Simeon Oladele Olatunya, Ezra Olatunde Ogundare

Int J MCH AIDS 3:2; 168-173

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.49

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