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Prevalence and Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy in Sub -Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review by Bain, Luchuo Engelbert, Zweekhorst, Marjolein B.M, Buning, Tjard de Cock

“…Over forty percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended, with a quarter of these from Africa. There is a growing body of evidence regarding the adverse…”
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Gender disparity in access to education, under-5 mortality, and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa by Wang, Lin, Nwabuoku, Mya, Zhang, Jin, Osabohien, Romanus

“…This paper empirically analyses the impact of gender disparity in access to education and under 5 mortality on economic growth in selected sub-Saharan African…”
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Experiences of traditional health practitioners in the management of female infertility in Harare urban areas: A qualitative study by Mashaah, Thokozile, Gomo, Exnevia, Maradzika, Julita C., Madziyire, Mugove G., January, James

“…Female infertility is a health and social problem that traditional health practitioners (THPs) have been managing in African communities. This study explored…”
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The Riches of His Grace by Okonofua, Friday

“…After ten years of intense work and research, Professor Andrew Godwin Onokerhorhaye, former Vice—Chancellor of the University of Benin, and one of the most…”
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The effects of caffeine ingestion on blood pressure levels in athletic and non-athletic women by Al-Shebel, Daniyah K., Al-Sowayan, Noorah S

“…Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed pharmacological substances globally, and is known for its potential ergogenic effects. This study examined the…”
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Patterns of contraception utilization among reproductive-aged women with thyroid cancer undergoing radioiodine ablation: A study at Hasan Sadikin Hospital by Milla, Haidarotul, Ritonga, Mulyanusa A., Bayuaji, Hartanto, Soeriadi, Erwin Affandi

“…The incidence of new cases of thyroid cancer worldwide is around 10.1/100.000 in woman dan 3.1/100.000 in men. Women with thyroid cancer are advised to avoid…”
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Jalinan Kasih android mobile phone application improves knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding early marriage among high school students: Evidence from quasi-experimental study by Andriani, Lusi, Simbolon, Demsa, Riastuti, Frensi, Villia, Ade Sissca, Muslim, Zamharira

“…Child marriage has a significant health impact on young mothers and their offspring. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Jalinan Kasih…”
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Going global: future directions for the Journal by Edouard, Lindsay, Okonofua, Friday

“…In June 2024, the African Journal of Reproductive Health will begin its 28th year of publication. The International Conference on Population and Development…”
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Gender, culture, and migration: A qualitative study of the socioeconomic challenges facing Afghan women refugees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan by Khan, Muhammad S., Zongyou, Wu, Dewei, Yao, Ibrahim, Khan, Aman, Pavlova, Anastasiia

“…The research explores Afghan refugee women's challenges in accessing education, employment, and legal rights in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It seeks to…”
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Knowledge and utilisation of family planning services among tertiary students in Northern Ghana: The case of College of Nursing and Midwifery, Nalerigu by Sulemana, Zaratu S., Gqunu, Sinalo, Abobo, Francis D.N., Halm, Hilda A., Obour-Awuku, Nat, Kumi, Ransford O., Amoore, Bright Y., Ephraim, Richard K.D., Duah, Evans, Agoni, Clement

“…Though tertiary students studying health-related programs are assumed knowledgeable about family planning, this does not always translate to increased use of…”
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Understanding cybercrime's impact on women's physical and psychological well-being by Pandian, Thenmozhi, Maraimalai, Neelamalar

“…This study examines how cybercrimes impact women's well-being in digital spaces, focusing on online harassment, cyberbullying, misinformation, and…”
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Maternal satisfaction with postnatal home visitation services by community health nurses in Ashanti Region, Ghana: A cross-sectional correlational study by Agyeman-Duah, Yvonne, Bimerew, Million

“…Efforts have been made to improve maternal and child health care globally, with a focus on promoting postnatal home visitation care. Despite the known…”
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The relationship between sleep and quality of sexual life in pregnant women by Altınayak, Serap Öztürk, Erkek, Zümrüt Yılar

“…This study aimed to explore the relationship between sleep quality and quality of sexual life in pregnant women. This cross-sectional and correlational study…”
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Government health expenditures and neonatal mortality in China: Implication for Sustainable Development Goal 3 by Li, Yupu, Li, Yule

“…This study utilized comprehensive graphical, descriptive and econometric methods to provide empirical answers to the nexus between government health…”
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Food intake of breastfeeding mothers versus protein content of breastmilk in the coastal area of Bengkulu, Indonesia by Simanjuntak, Betty Yosephin, Yunita, Yunita, Krisnasary, Arie, Anisa, Anisa, Sukmawati, Novriza

“…Maternal intake has a role in the composition of nutritional content, especially breast milk protein, but is rarely studied in fish-producing areas (coastal)…”
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Effects of family planning counselling and media messages on contraceptives use by Nigerian men: Evidence from the Nigeria demographic and health survey by Obeta, Charles E., Amuka, Joseph I., Eneje, Beatrice C., Omeje, Ambrose N., Onyechi, Tochukwu, Urama, Chinasa, Asogwa, Fredrick O.

“…Generally, man plays a more significant role in population health in developing countries like Nigeria, as most of them show no interest in contraceptive use…”
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Does Female Autonomy Affect Contraceptive Use among Women in Northern Nigeria? by Alabi, Olatunji, Odimegwu, Clifford O, De-Wet, Nicole, Akinyemi, Joshua O

“…Literature identified female empowerment as a predictor of positive health behaviour. However, in the context of conservative and traditional society, this is…”
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Midwifery students' spiritual and ethical values and their views and attitudes towards uterine transplantation: A qualitative study by Aydin-Kartal, Yasemin, Bulut, Aleyna, Aker, Sema

“…This qualitative study was conducted to examine the relationship between Muslim midwives' spiritual values and ethical orientations and their attitudes towards…”
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Impact of diet and physical activity on reproductive profile: A comparison of middle-aged and elderly men by Ashraf, Huma, Sarwar, Muhammad, Mushtaq, Mazhar, Shah, Syed Imran Ali, Khurshid, Rukhshan

“…Age is a known determinant of reproductive health and fertility in both genders. The present work aims to assess the reproductive hormone profile of a…”
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The relationship between internet addiction and fear of childbirth in pregnant women by Karabulutlu, Özlem, Aydın, Cansu M.

“…The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between internet addiction and fear of childbirth in pregnant women. The study was conducted with 200…”
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