Herbal medicine use has grown considerably worldwide among pregnant women, and is
particularly widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. However, herbal medicines used across sub …

Introduction Lack of transparent communication between patients and physicians regarding
the use of herbal medicine (HM) presents a major public health challenge, as inappropriate …

Background We examined the magnitude and correlates of Ebola virus disease (EVD)-
related stigma among EVD survivors in Sierra Leone since their return to their communities …

In resource‐poor countries where access to infertility care is limited, women may turn to
traditional medicine to achieve motherhood. It is unknown whether Sierra Leonean women …

Background As a result of financial barriers to the utilization of Maternal and Child Health
(MCH) services, the Government of Sierra Leone launched the Free Health Care Initiative …

Little is known about the physiology of labour onset at term, and there is a debate about
what signs and symptoms should be used to define it. In low resource settings, particularly …

Background and purpose The study of herbal medicine (HM) use which is related to
maternal health, a public health priority in many sub-Saharan African countries including …

Background The use of medications, including herbal medicines during breastfeeding is
always a concern among women. Currently, there is no published evidence on whether …

Background This study aimed to determine the prevalence and pattern of complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM) use by and attitudes towards CAM of Turkish women during …

Background Pregnancy-related illnesses are commonly treated by herbal medicines in our
country as well as around the world. Objectives The purpose of this study was to find out …