Background Complications in the postpartum period pose substantial risks to women and
can result in significant maternal morbidity and mortality. However, there is much less …

Objective The objective of this review was to describe and evaluate the content of
postpartum care and models of delivery throughout the African continent. Design Integrative …

Background The expansion of primary health care services in Ethiopia made basic health
services available and accessible. The Last Ten Kilometers (L10K) project has strengthened …

Introduction Progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly in sub-
Saharan Africa, is insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Developmental Goals by 2030. The …

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) cause a significant global public health burden in
low and middle-income countries. Most SSIs develop after patient discharge and may go …

The postpartum period is the time of highest risk for maternal death. Quality postpartum
education is important to minimize risk. We assessed the postpartum education given to …

Background Postnatal care (PNC) ensures early assessments for danger signs during the
postpartum period and is to be provided within 24 h of birth, 48–72 h, 7–14 days, and six …

Background Obstetric complications remain the leading causes of maternal deaths. Since it
is not always possible to ascertain which women will develop complications and which …

Background Effective maternal service delivery for adolescent mothers is essential in
achieving the targets for maternal mortality under the Sustainable Development Goals. Yet …

Background Caesarean sections account for roughly one third of all surgical procedures
performed in low-income countries. Due to lack of standardised post-discharge follow-up …