This finding is consistent with the studies done in Kenya and Bangladesh [58, 59]. Similarly, nutrition education for pregnant women is thought to influence nutrition-related knowledge and dietary behavior, pregnancy weight gain, and birthweight, according to a study by Zeng L. et al. [60]....
EN-BIRTH included five comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care (CEmONC) hospitals: Maternal and Child Health Training Institute, Azimpur, and Kushtia General Hospital in Bangladesh (BD); Pokhara Academy Health Sciences in Nepal (NP); and Muhimbili National Hospital and Temeke Regional Hos...
EN-BIRTH included five comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care (CEmONC) hospitals: Maternal and Child Health Training Institute, Azimpur, and Kushtia General Hospital in Bangladesh (BD); Pokhara Academy Health Sciences in Nepal (NP); and Muhimbili National Hospital and Temeke Regional Hos...
In 1979, due to the dissolution of the alliance of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika), the border with Kenya was closed and remained so for half a decade which caused a serious decline in tourism. The business aspects of his property were shut down for a period of time, ...
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Similarly studies have also indicated low rates of birth preparedness among women in Kenya [16], Ethiopia [14, 17] and Burkina Faso [15]. The low awareness of danger signs coupled with lack of preparedness contributes to the delay in seeking skilled care henceforth leading to high levels of ...
This proportion is higher than that in a study conducted in Kenya which showed that 20% of women reported any form of disrespect and abuse during child birth [19]. The considerable difference may be due to socio-cultural and socio-economic. It may also be due to differences in staff ...
We also thank our clinical officers, medical officers, data entry and field staff involved in the project. We are particularly grateful to the mothers for their participation in this study. This manuscript has been approved for publication by the Director of the Kenya Medical Research Institute. ...