2021 - International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS

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

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS | HEALTH EQUITY

Fourth Annual Summer Research Summit on Health Equity Organized by the Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training and Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA on May 20, 2021

Deepa Dongarwar, Toi B. Harris, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 10:Suppl 3; S1-S54

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.532

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COMMENTARY | HIV Testing

Utilization of Rapid Diagnostic Testing in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Effects on HIV Prevention

Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, Ato Kwamena Tetteh, Seung Choi

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 1-6

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.423

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | LIFE EXPECTANCY

Marked Disparities in Life Expectancy by Education, Poverty Level, Occupation, and Housing Tenure in the United States, 1997-2014

Gopal K. Singh, Hyunjung Lee

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 7-18

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.402

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | HIV PREVENTION

Integrating Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Care into General Maternal Child Health Care in Western Kenya

Michelle Berlacher, Timothy Mercer, Edith O. Apondi, Winfred Mwangi, Edwin Were, Megan S. McHenry

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 19-28

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.429

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | MATERNAL MORTALITY

Trends and Social Inequalities in Maternal Mortality in the United States, 1969-2018

Gopal K. Singh

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 29-42

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.444

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | MATERNAL MORTALITY

Trends and Racial/Ethnic, Socioeconomic, and Geographic Disparities in Maternal Mortality from Indirect Obstetric Causes in the United States, 1999-2017

Gopal K. Singh, Hyunjung Lee

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 43-54

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.448

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | IMMUNIZATION

Correlates of Health Care Workers’ Knowledge and HIV-Exposed Infant Immunization Counseling Practice in Northern Nigeria

Zubairu Iliyasu, Fatimah Hassan-Hanga, Sadiq Isah Ajuji, Musa M. Bello, Safiyya S. Abdulkadir, Nafisa S. Nass, Hamisu M. Salihu, Muktar H. Aliyu

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 55-65

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.432

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD | MCH STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The Global Alliance for Maternal and Child Health (GLAM): A Pioneer Organization for MCH Students

Kiydra Harris, Deepa Dongarwar, Tasha Roshan, Collins Onyenaka, Collins Enwerem, Omonike Olaleye, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 66-69

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.463

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | CHILD HEALTH

Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Rural Communities in Obudu, Southern Nigeria

Kenneth N. Opara, Rebecca T. Akomalafe, Nsima I. Udoidung, Udeme U. Afia, Clement A. Yaro, Bassey E. Bassey

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 70-80

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.407

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | MALARIA & HIV

Malaria, Helminth Infections and Clinical Status Among HIV-Infected Pregnant Women

Olawunmi R. Rabiu, Hannah Dada-Adegbola, Catherine O. Falade, Olatunbosun G. Arinola, Alexander B. Odaibo, Olusegun G. Ademowo

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 81-87

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.352

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | COVID-19 DISEASE

COVID 19: Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices of Healthcare Workers in Northern Nigeria

Fatimah Isma’il Tsiga-Ahmed, Taiwo Gboluwaga Amole, Baba Maiyaki Musa, Aishatu Muhammad Nalado, Omeiza Baba Agoyi, Hadiza Shehu Galadanci, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 88-97

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.418

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | CONTINUUM OF CARE

Utilization, Predictors and Gaps in the Continuum of Care for Maternal and Newborn Health in Ghana

Juliana Y. Enos, Richard D. Amoako, Innocent K. Doku

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 98-108

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.425

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | COVID-19

A Framework for Protecting Pregnant Women in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic

Deepa Dongarwar, Veronica B. Ajewole, Kiydra Harris, Emmanuella Oduguwa, Theresa U. Ofili, Collins Onyenaka, Sade Arnold, Jorhn Broussard, Joan Ishioye, Jasmine Marshal, Jamila Mayoya, Danchau Le, Mouch Fadel, Omonike A. Olaleye, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 109-112

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.419

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COMMENTARY | COVID-19 AND HIV/AIDS

COVID-19 Infection among People with HIV/AIDS in Africa: Knowledge Gaps, Public Health Preparedness and Research Priorities

Ekere James Essien, Osaro Mgbere, Sorochi Iloanusi, Susan M. Abughosh

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 113-118

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.461

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | OPT-OUT APPROACH IN HIV TESTING

Use of Trained Non-Medical Staff to Improve Access to HIV Testing Services in Africa: Implementation of the World Health Organization Opt-out Approach in Cameroon

Charles Kouanfack, Skinner Nguefack Lekelem, Fala Bede, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Yvette Micha Nouafo, Christian Tchokonte, Nicaise Tsomo Zephirin, Pierre Joseph Fouda

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 119-127

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.426

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Child Development Monitoring in Well-baby Clinics in Kenya

Eren Oyungu, Anna Roose, Ananda R. Ombitsa, Rachel C. Vreeman, Megan S. McHenry

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 128-133

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.473

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COMMENTARY | COVID-19 VACCINE

Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccine in Africa

Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Denis Ebot Ako-Arrey, Esther Kenfack Dongmo, Florence Titu Manjong, Samuel Nambile Cumber

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 134-138

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.482

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | PREGNANCY WHEEL

Reinventing the Pregnancy Wheel to Improve Pregnancy Dating and Antenatal Care Visits: A Pilot Randomized Trial in Malawi

Mary Stokes, Amber Olson, Mtisunge Chan’gombe, Bakari Rajab, Isabel Janmey, Carolyn Mwalwanda, Judy Levison, Rachel Pope

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 139-145

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.474

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | CHILD HEALTH

Clinical Characteristics of Children with HIV Initiated on Antiretroviral Treatment at HIV Clinics in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Andrew Walubo, Refuoe Baleni, Hillary Mukudu, Henry Kambafwile, Mukesh Dheda, Thanduxolo Thengwa, Tshepang Jiane

Int J MCH AIDS 10:1; 146-155

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.471

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | CHILD HEALTH

Predictors of Intrapartum Stillbirths among Women Delivering at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

Paul Kiondo, Annettee Nakimuli, Samuel Ononge, Julius N. Wandabwa, Milton W. Musaba

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 156-165

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.409

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | LEISHMANIASIS

Trends and Risk Factors for Leishmaniasis among Reproductive Aged Women in the United States

Chioma A. Ikedionwu, Deepa Dongarwar, Courtney Williams, Evelyn Odeh, Maylis Peguy Nkeng Peh, Hilliary Hooker, Stacey Wiseman, Tramauni Brock, Erinn Payne-Green, Chidinma Chukwudum, Grace Loudd, Andrea Shelton, Jonnae O. Atkinson, Kiara K. Spooner, Jason L. Salemi, Hamisu M. Salihu, Omonike A. Olaleye

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 166-173

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.478

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY

Clinical Features and Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection among Pregnant Women in South Africa

Jayati Kusari Basu, Lawrence Chauke, Cert Maternal, Fetal Medicine, Terrance Magoro

Int J MCH AIDS 10:2; 174-182

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.479

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | PREGNANCY

Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes Among Women on Antiretroviral Therapy: A Long-term Retrospective Analysis of Data from a Major Tertiary Hospital in North Central Nigeria

Maxwell P. Dapar, Benjamin N. Joseph, Rotkangmwa C. Okunlola, Josiah Mutihir, Moses P. Chingle, Mathilda E. Banwat

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 183-190

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.511

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | OBSTETRIC FISTULA REPAIR

A Comparison of Postoperative Surgical Outcomes among Women Undergoing Obstetric Fistula Repair with and without HIV

Prakash R Ganesh, Rachel Mernoff, Renske Dikkers, William Nundwe, Rachel Pope

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 191-197

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.509

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | HIV

An Analysis of Levels and Trends in HIV Prevalence Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Karnataka, South India, 2003-2019

Elangovan Arumugam, Joseph K. David, Santhakumar Aridoss, Nagaraj Jaganathasamy, Malathi Mathiyazhakan, Ganesh Balasubramanian, Manikandan Natesan, VM, Padmapriya, BK Kirubakaran, Sanjay Patel, Pradeep Kumar, Shobini Rajan

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 198-209

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.520

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | PEDIATRIC HIV

Associations of Sociodemographic and Clinical Factors with Late Presentation for Early Infant HIV Diagnosis (EID) Services in Kenya

Agnes Langat, Tegan L. Callahan, Isabella Yonga, Boniface Ochanda, Anthony Waruru, Lucy W. Ng’anga, Abraham Katana, Brian Onyango, Benson Singa, Stephen Oyule, George Githuka, Lennah Omoto, Jane Muli, Thorkild Tylleskar, Surbhi Modi

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 210-220

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.537

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