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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...

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

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

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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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Theory-based development of a tailored implementation strategy tool to promote Early Essential Newborn Care practice: A protocol

We aimed to develop an implementation tool that could help healthcare professionals identify modifiable factors and develop tailored implementation strategies to promote the implementation of Early...

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A study on the predictors of childbirth experience in women with vaginal birth in China

To investigate the current situation and influencing factors of the childbirth experience of women with vaginal birth in China....

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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....

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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...

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Preparing practice-ready family nurse practitioners using technology-based, high-fidelity pediatric telehealth simulations: A curricular quality improvement initiative

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic accelerated the change in delivery of pediatric primary care services from in-person to telehealth to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, creating an urgent need to prepare...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Women and children health in the 21st century

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