Background: Low birth weight has been defined by the World Health Organization as weight at birth of less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds). It is a good summary measure of a multifaceted public health problem that includes ...

Background Cervical cancer is a global public health problem, particularly with high burden in many low-income countries (LICs). About 85% of the cases and 88% of the deaths due to cervical cancer occurred in developing ...

Background Adverse perinatal outcomes are one of the most common causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Evidences around the world indicates that induction of labor increases adverse neonatal outcomes. It is also ...

Background: Referrals between health care facilities is crucial in emergency obstetrics care to ensure appropriate level of care to women and newborns. The timely decision and appropriate pre referral care will significantly ...

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of the sub-component of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) which is a major health issue affecting approximately 50% of parous women over 50 years of age, 20% of adult women, ...

Background: Emergency cesarean section is a vital part of global maternal health care and the modern evidence point out that the goal of the World Health Organization for secure access and quality of care for pregnant ...

Introduction: Obstructed labor is one of the common preventable causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. The common causes are cephalopelvic disproportion, ...

Abstract Background: GI disorders are common and costly conditions, yet they are often underreported, and their true burden is difficult to quantify. Current data suggest that the incidence and prevalence of these GI ...

Background: Cervical cancer ranks second in incidence and mortality behind breast cancer in lower Human Development Index. An appropriate screening strategy is a priority nowadays in low Human Development Index settings ...

BACKGROUND: Multiple pregnancies (MP) are high risk pregnancy with number of associated foetal and neonatal complications.Obstetric complications associated with multiple pregnancy include: Increased incidence of Pregnancy ...