Volume 10 , Issue 1 (2021): International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS

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

1-6

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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

7-18

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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

19-28

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE | MATERNAL MORTALITY
Trends and Social Inequalities in Maternal Mortality in the United States, 1969-2018

Gopal K. Singh

29-42

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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

43-54

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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

55-65

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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

66-69

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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

70-80

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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

81-87

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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

88-97

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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

98-108

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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

146-155

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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

109-112

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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

113-118

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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

119-127

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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

128-133

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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

134-138

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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, Rachel Pope, Carolyn Mwalwanda, Judy Levison, Isabel Janmey

139-145

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