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Publication date: December 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 135, Issue 3 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

A case –control study of risk factors for surgical site infection after cesarean delivery in eastern Burkina Faso
Conclusion Provision of quality prenatal care, use of the partograph during labor, and the responsiveness of health workers during labor can reduce surgical site infection after cesarean delivery. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evaluation of the implementation and effects of an obstetric kit used in the Adamawa region of Cameroon
Conclusion There is a need to rethink this strategy, given its gaps and shortcomings. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Factors associated with fresh stillbirths: A hospital-based, matched, case –control study in Burkina Faso
Conclusion Quality and timing of intrapartum obstetric care is key to preventing fresh stillbirths. Easy to implement and available interventions, such as use of a partograph for all laboring women and improving the referral system, have the potential to save the lives of many fetuses. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Factors associated with very early neonatal mortality in Burkina Faso: A matched case –control study
Conclusion Very early neonatal mortality is closely related to the condition of the newborn at birth, the monitoring of the pregnancy, and medical procedures. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Predictors of mortality of low birth weight newborns during the neonatal period: A cohort study in two health districts of Burkina Faso
Conclusion Neonatal mortality among low birth weight infants in the study population was 53 per 1000 live births. This is higher than the 28 per 1000 live births reported by the 2010 Demographic Health Survey for the general population. Therefore, it is necessary to follow infants with low birth weight after they leave health centers. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Initial management of postpartum hemorrhage: A cohort study in Benin and Mali
Conclusion Decrease in the delays in oxytocin administration is a key determinant to improve maternal outcomes related to PPH in this context. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

A case –control study of risk factors for maternal mortality in Burkina Faso in 2014
Conclusion The determined factors demonstrate that the survival of women is closely linked to their health. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Prenatal care and pregnancy outcomes: A cross-sectional study in Luanda, Angola
Conclusion Early entrance into prenatal care and the recommended number of visits are major determinants of mode of delivery and pregnancy outcomes, constituting targets to improve perinatal health. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Using routine health data and intermittent community surveys to assess the impact of maternal and neonatal health interventions in low-income countries: A systematic review
Conclusion RHIS and ICS data should be increasingly used for impact studies on maternal and neonatal health in LMICs. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Determinants of non-medically indicated cesarean deliveries in Burkina Faso
Conclusion The high percentage of unnecessary cesarean deliveries is in contrast to the unmet needs of women who still deliver outside health facilities. NMIC is associated with both socioeconomic determinants and medical factors. Hence, interventions are needed to improve the skills of healthcare professionals and awareness of women concerning the risks associated with unnecessary cesarean delivery. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Rate of and factors associated with indications for cesarean deliveries: Results of a national review in Burkina Faso
Conclusion This study confirms the small proportion of cesarean deliveries in Burkina, the disparity between urban and rural areas, and the relative preponderance of absolute maternal indications for cesarean delivery. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The role of transportation to access maternal care services for women in rural Bangladesh and Burkina Faso: A mixed methods study
Conclusion Lack of reliable transportation was reported as a significant barrier to accessing care during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum by women in Bangladesh and Burkina Faso. Effort should be made to improve access to emergency obstetric care, and transport intervention should be strengthened. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Home births in the context of free health care: The case of Kaya health district in Burkina Faso
Conclusion Though relevant, addressing the financial barrier to health care is not enough. Additional measures are necessary to further reduce the rate of home births. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Trends and changes in home deliveries in Kassena –Nankana districts in northern Ghana: Results from repeated cross-sectional surveys
Conclusion The incidence of home deliveries halved during the study period and there was a significant reduction in previous inequalities. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research