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Factors influencing nursing mothers’ exclusive breastfeeding practices and their effects on infants aged zero to six months in Nigeria: A review of current evidence

This systematic review aimed to investigate the various factors contributing to the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among nursing mothers in Nigeria and its potential effects on infants aged...

Understanding drug anaphylactic shock: A narrative review on its recognition and first aid strategies

Drug allergies are the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis and a public health problem that plagues every clinician. Based on the actual situation of clinical nursing, the author consulted the latest...

Evidence summary: How to implement early mother-infant skin-to-skin contact after delivery

This study aimed to delineate the optimal practices for early mother-infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) by synthesizing the best available evidence, thereby facilitating its implementation and promo...

The effects of a health literacy promotion program for prevention of preterm birth among pregnant women who received antenatal care services in the hospital-based

Premature birth, defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, is a critical global health issue that poses significant risks to maternal and neonatal well-being. Although substantial research has...

Dietary diversity practices and determinants among pregnant women in Jigjiga, Ethiopia: insight from a community-based cross-sectional study

Maintaining a balanced diet throughout pregnancy is difficult for many pregnant women, despite the fact that appropriate nutrition is crucial for the health of both the mother and child. A wide variety...

Prevalence and outcome of puerperal sepsis among mothers in Nigeria: A five-year retrospective study

Puerperal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal illness and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, despite advances in diagnosis, antimicrobial therapy, and medical management....

Parents' perspectives on the quality of life of adolescents living with autism spectrum disorder in Ghana

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a challenging public health condition with significant impacts on the wellbeing and quality of life of adolescents. This study uses Betty Ferrel's Quality of Life Model...

Determining factors associated with anaemia in pregnant women visiting the antenatal care unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Unmatched case-control study

Anaemia during pregnancy is associated with maternal death, premature birth, low birth weight, and infant death. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women is high. Owing to differences...

Association between parenting efficacy and parent–child relationships for parents with one or two preschool children

In this study, we used data drawn from one- and two-child families with children aged between three and six years in Shanghai, China. We (a) examined the status of parenting self-efficacy and parent–child...

Applying diet plans and carbohydrate tracking using self-care theory to address weight regulation challenges in gestational diabetes for improved outcomes

Effective management of gestational diabetes hinges on careful regulation of diet, carbohydrate intake, and weight. Self-Care Theory plays a pivotal role by empowering patients to take active control...

Parents’ expectations regarding media use among children up to 6 years of age

To describe parents’ expectations concerning information sources and counseling related to media use by children up to six years of age....

A bibliometric analysis of ovarian cancer care from 2000 to 2023 via CiteSpace

This study aimed to analyze the existing research on ovarian cancer in the context of multidisciplinary care and identify the contemporary debates....

Determinants of under-five mortality in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 2015–2016 Zimbabwe demographic Health Survey data

Child mortality is an important measure of a population’s health status. It is included in the third sustainable development goal that aims to improve global health by reducing under-five mortality...

Role of proximate and non-proximate determinants in children ever born among Indian women: Change detection analysis from NFHS-3 & 5

India is a developing nation and has achieved a significant reduction in fertility. This study attempted to identify the trend of change in children ever born (CEB) against proximate and non-proximate...

Trajectory of perceived social support on maternal and its related factors-a longitudinal research in Southwest China

At present, a large number of research results showed that social support is highly correlated with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and self-harm during pregnancy and some adverse...

Fathers’ experiences of becoming and being a father of twins in a multiple-birth family

To describe the lived experiences of fathers of twins and to contribute to the understanding of twin fatherhood and the need for support. A further aim was to increase knowledge of multiple-birth parenthood...

Socio-demographic determinants of diet quality among working women of reproductive age in Malaysia

Having a good diet quality not only increases the chance of getting all essential nutrients but also reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases....

Exploring the impact of socioeconomic factors and emotional distress on the well-being of women with obstetric fistula in selected Nigerian hospitals: A cross-sectional study

An avoidable birth injury that has serious social and emotional repercussions is an obstetric fistula (OF). Although it has been eradicated in high-income nations, it is still common in low- and middle-income...

Constructing a core competency index system for breastfeeding consultant nurses in China: A phenomenological study using the Delphi method

This study aimed to construct a core competency index system for breastfeeding consultant nurses based on the Onion Model to improve their consulting abilities and promote breastfeeding rates....

Trajectory of pelvic floor muscle training adherence in Chinese women with postpartum stress urinary incontinence and its related factors: A longitudinal study

Numerous studies have shown that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) adherence in women with postpartum stress urinary incontinence is low and influenced by many factors. However, most previous studies...

Establishment and application of a training program for new neonatal nurses based on the dialectical dynamic dual-main teaching theory

The dialectical dynamic dual-main teaching theory, based on He Kekang’s dual-main teaching model, emphasizes the dynamic adjustment of teacher and student roles to enhance learning. This study applies...

Harnessing emerging technologies for sustainable child health: Rethinking strategies for advancing SDG 3.2 in resource-constrained environments

Despite the various interventions by governments and partnering organisations, many children the age of five years continue to lose their lives to preventable causes. Therefore, the purpose of this...

Psychological impact of different admission patterns on patients undergoing day hysteroscopic surgery and its influential factors

To assess the incidence and influential factors of anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients admitted to different models of ambulatory gynecologic hysteroscopic surgery and to explore the effects...

Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the self-efficacy scale for practicing pelvic floor exercises in postpartum Chinese women

To translate the self-efficacy scale for practicing pelvic floor exercises (SESPPFE) into Chinese and explore its reliability and validity among postpartum Chinese women....

Lymphatic pain in breast cancer survivors: An overview of the current evidence and recommendations

Among the 7.8 million women with breast cancer worldwide, at least 33%–44% of them are affected by lymphatic pain. Lymphatic pain refers to co-occurring pain (e.g., pain, aching or soreness) and swelling....

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