2021-10-1 Archives - 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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.423

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p.1-6

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.402

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p.7-18

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.429

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p.19-28

ORIGINAL ARTICLE | MATERNAL MORTALITY

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

Gopal K. Singh

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.444

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p.29-42

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.448

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p.43-54

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.432

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p.55-65

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.463

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p.66-69

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.407

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p.70-80

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.352

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p.81-87

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.418

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p.88-97

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.425

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p.98-108

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.419

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p.109-112

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.461

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p.113-118

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

DOI: 10.21106/ijma.426

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p.119-127