Scientific Scholar (DN), Author at International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS

Volume 14 | Issue 1 | Continuous 2025

ORIGINAL ARTICLE | CLUBFOOT

The Health Determinants of Accessibility to Clubfoot Treatment in LMICs: A Global Exploration of Barriers and Solutions

Sharaf Sheik-Ali, Sergio M. Navarro, Hashim Shaikh, Evan J. Keil, Walter Johnson, Chris Lavy

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 241-250

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.453

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | VACCINATION

Vaccination Coverage Under the Expanded Program on Immunization in South West Cameroon

Bestina Forkwa Ewang, Mathias Esum Eyong, Samuel Nambile Cumber, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam, Cho Sabastine Anye, Jacintha Rebang Achu, Bih Moki Suh, Mildred Njoache Nkeng, Rosette Boseme Nzoyom, Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni, Eric Achidi Akum

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 242-251

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.308

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International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevention-of-Mother-To-Child-Transmission of HIV Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Analysis of Healthcare Providers and Clients Challenges in Ghana

Amos Kankponang Laar, Belynda Amankwa, Charlotte Asiedu

Int J MCH AIDS 2:2; 244-249

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.31

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COMMENTARY | CHLAMYDIA

Genital Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Adverse Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes in Children and Women in sub-Saharan Africa

Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, David-Praise Ebiringa, Kaleb Whitfield, Jake Coldiron

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 251-257

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.523

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COMMENTARY

Utilizing Principles of Private Enterprise to Improve Maternal and Child Health Programs

Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, Mark Tomlinson

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 252-256

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.384

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | SINGLETONS: TWINS: MULTIPLE BIRTHS

Temporal Trends in the Rates of Singletons, Twins and Higher-order Multiple Births Over Five Decades Across Racial Groups in the United States

Liye Wang, Deepa Dongarwar, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 257-259

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.377

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | SURVEILLANCE

Strengthening Maternal Death Surveillance Systems for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of the Center Region in Cameroon

Anastasia Y. Bongajum, Pascal Foumane, Charlotte O. Moussi, Noel Vogue, Hycinth S. Banseka, Jujlius M. Nwobegahay, Martina L. Baye

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 258-268

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.517

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Psychological Distress and Heart Disease Mortality in the United States: Results from the 1997-2014 NHIS-NDI Record Linkage Study

Hyunjung Lee, Gopal K. Singh

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 260-273

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.391

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | HIV

A Review and Analysis of Outcomes from Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Infant Follow-up Services at a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Unit of a Major Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: 2007-2020

Ebelechuku F. Ugochukwu, Chinyere U. Onubogu, Emeka S. Edokwe, Uchenna Ekwochi, Kenneth N. Okeke, Esther N. Umeadi, Stanley K. Onah

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 269-279

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.510

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Women’s Empowerment and HIV Testing Uptake: A Meta-analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys from 33 Sub-Saharan African Countries

Sanni Yaya, Gebretsadik Shibre, Dina Idriss-Wheeler, Olalekan A Uthman

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 274-286

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.372

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COMMENTARY | MATERNAL MORTALITY

Geographic, Health Care Access, Racial Discrimination, and Socioeconomic Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Georgia, United States

Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, Damilola Dada, Amber Bowers, Aruba Muhammad, Chisom Nnoli

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 278-286

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.524

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | NEONATAL MORTALITY

Determinants of Neonatal Mortality in Kenya: Evidence from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014

Akinyi E. Imbo, Elizabeth K. Mbuthia, Douglas N. Ngotho

Int J MCH AIDS 9:2; 287-295

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.508

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | OXYTOCIN VS MISOPROSTOL IN PPH

Oxytocin Versus Misoprostol Plus Oxytocin in the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage at a Semi-Urban Hospital in sub-Saharan Africa: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Emmanuel Numfor, Nkengafac Nyiawung Fobellah, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Tsi Njim, Sylvester Atanga Ndesso

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 287-296

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.365

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | HIV SCREENING

Acceptability of HIV Screening in a Sample of International Students in the United States

Oluwasola Stephen Ayosanmi, Lorette Oden, Titilope Ayosanmi, Babatunde Y. Alli, Mei Wen, Jamie Johnson

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 297-305

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.351

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Inequalities in Life Expectancy and All-Cause Mortality in the United States by Levels of Happiness and Life Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Study

Hyunjung Lee, Gopal K. Singh

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 305-315

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.392

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

Role of Social Determinants of Health in Widening Maternal and Child Health Disparities in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic

Deepa Dongarwar, Veronica B. Ajewole, Emmanuella Oduguwa, Ahone Ngujede, Kiydra Harris, Theresa U. Ofili, Omonike A. Olaleye, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 316-319

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.398

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Impact of a Maternal Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Intervention on HIV-exposed Infants in Uganda

Anays Murillo, Mary Bachman DeSilva, Lora L. Sabin, Nafisa Halim, Harriet Chemusto, Philip Aroda, Julia Gasuza, Davidson H. Hamer, Anna Larson Williams, Barbara Mukasa, Lisa J. Messersmith, Rachael Bonawitz

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 320-329

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.380

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

HIV Serodiscordance among Couples in Cameroon: Effects on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Constantin Tchakounté, Céline N. Nkenfou, Thibau F. Tchouangueu, Nicole M. Ngoufack, Salomon B. Tchuandom, Olivier D. Ngono, Jules-Rogers Kuiate, Alexis Ndjolo

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 330-336

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.370

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | DIETARY MICRONUTRIENTS AND HIV

Dietary Micronutrients and Gender, Body Mass Index and Viral Suppression Among HIV-Infected Patients in Kampala, Uganda

Nathan Isabirye, Amara E. Ezeamama, Rachel Kyeyune-Bakyayita, Danstan Bagenda, Wafaie W. Fawzi, David Guwatudde

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 337-349

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.362

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR COVID-19

A Surveillance System for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Veronica B. Ajewole, Ahone E. Ngujede, Emmanuella Oduguwa, Deepa Dongarwar, Manvir Kaur, Cecelia Knight, Maresha Jackson, Uyen Nguyen, Tasha Roshan, Jordan Simpson, Igor Vouffo, Omonike A. Olaleye, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 350-353

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.411

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COMMENTARY | PERINATAL HIV TRANSMISSION

Perinatal HIV Transmission Prevention: Challenges among Women Living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa

Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, Krystal Ruiz, Aminata Fofana, Victoria Hawley

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 354-359

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.404

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | COVID-19 AND REMOTE WORKERS

Covid-19 and Neuro-Behavioral Economics: A Conceptual Framework to Improve Physical and Mental Health among Remote Workers

Deepa Dongarwar, Korede K. Yusuf, Sitratullah O. Maiyegun, Sahra Ibrahimi, Chioma Ikedionwu, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 360-363

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.399

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | CAFFEINE AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy and Risk of Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review

Natalie C Frayer, Yeonsoo Kim

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 364-380

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.387

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | COVID-19 AND CHILD VACCINATION

COVID-19 and Child Vaccination: A Systematic Approach to Closing the Immunization Gap

Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye, Korede K. Yusuf, Kylie Reinhart, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 381-385

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.401

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | COVID-19 AND MATERNAL MORTALITY

Expected Surge in Maternal Mortality and Severe Morbidity among African-Americans in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic

Korede K Yusuf, Deepa Dongarwar, Sahra Ibrahimi, Chioma Ikedionwu, Sitratullah O. Maiyegun, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 386-389

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.405

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | COVID AND MENTAL HEALTH

COVID-19 Devastation of African American Families: Impact on Mental Health and the Consequence of Systemic Racism

Sahra Ibrahimi, Korede K. Yusuf, Deepa Dongarwar, Sitratullah Olawunmi Maiyegun, Chioma Ikedionwu, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 390-393

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.408

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SHORT RESEARCH COMMUNICATION | COVID MCH RESEARCH AGENDA

Using Nominal Group Technique to Elucidate a COVID-19 Research Agenda for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Populations

Chioma A Ikedionwu, Deepa Dongarwar, Korede K. Yusuf, Sitratullah O. Maiyegun, Sahra Ibrahimi, Hamisu M. Salihu

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 394-396

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.410

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | HIV/AIDS IN ECUADOR

HIV/AIDS-related Knowledge and Behavior among School-attending Afro-Descendant Youths in Ecuador

Isabel Hernandez, Vinita Sharma, Miguel Reina-Ortiz, Carlos Rosas, Tatiana Ochoa, Ricardo Izurieta, Enrique Teran

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 397-407

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.412

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | COVID-19 TEST

Reducing False Negative PCR Test for COVID-19

Fatemeh Bahreini, Rezvan Najafi, Razieh Amini, Salman Khazaei, Saeid Bashirian

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 408-410

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.421

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | HIV INFECTION

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in Odisha State, India

Aridoss Santhakumar, Malathi Mathiyazhakan, Nagaraj Jaganathasamy, Balsubramanian Ganesh, N Manikandan, VM Padmapriya, Angel Monika, Joseph K David, Arvind Kumar, Elangovan Arumugam

Int J MCH AIDS 9:3; 411-420

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.366

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