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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710101

Prevalence of Caesarean Section amongst Women Attending Antenatal and Immunization Clinics at Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Elele, Rivers State

Anthony Okeoghene Eguvbe, John Esiso Egbagba, Nkencho Osegi and Kellybest Ibasimama Davids

Article Type: Original Research | Indexed Archive: Volume 8

A Caesarean section (CS) is a major obstetric life-saving surgical procedure that is carried out to improve delivery outcomes and reduce maternal mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that the prevalence of cesarean sections not exceed 15%. Even though this advice is offered, statistics show that cesarean section rates are high in underdeveloped countries, with national and regional variations within the same country.Promoting vaginal delivery after a CS, avoiding CS bec...
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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710100

Gender Inequality and Public Health: Exploring the Negative Impacts

Temitope Kayode, MD, Mallika Singh, Mohammed Sidi-Ali, PhD, Edima Ottoho, Rosa Rodrique and Omowunmi Afolabi

Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 8

Gender inequality significantly impacts public health, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Despite extensive research, gaps remain in understanding the intersectionality of gender with other social determinants, the long-term impacts of inequality on public health, and the effectiveness of interventions. Therefore, this literature review aims to investigate the consequences of gender inequality on public health and identify key pathways. It will further explore and analyze key d...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710099

Food Preferences of Women during Pregnancy in Lake Areas of the City of Cotonou-Benin

Gbèmahon Roger Houssou, Colette Sylvie Azandjeme, Opportune Akpo Djènontin, Nadia Fanou, Clémence Germaine Metonnou, Charles Jérôme Sossa, Ella Compaoré and Roch Mongbo

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 8

Pregnancy is a period of physiological and psychological changes that leads pregnant women to modify their diet, often until delivery. This study aimed to investigate the food preferences of women during pregnancy. This cross-sectional study involved 230 women, conveniently identified in two public and two private health centers in the lake areas of Cotonou. Pregnant women of at least 12 weeks gestation and women who had given birth less than 12 weeks previously were included and completed a dig...

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