The association between maternal-fetal attachment and adherence to health behaviors among pregnant women by Tahereh Rahimi, Raana Sedghi, Samieh Yousefi, Yaser Sarikhani

“…This research explored the association between maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) and adherence to health-related behaviors among pregnant women. …”
Get full text

Midwives’ experiences of pregnant women’s adherence to nutritional recommendations after bariatric surgery: a qualitative study by Anne Christenson

Get full text

Development of medication reminder WhatsApp Bot application to improve medication adherence in pregnant women with hypertension by Hesti Kurniasih, Septerina Purwandani Winarso, Qona Lutfi Sartika

Subjects: Get full text

Adherence to iron deficiency interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ubungo municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Glory Benjamin, Ezra J. Mrema, Nchang’wa Nhumba, Albert Burudi Wakoli, Hussein H. Mwanga

“…This study investigated adherence to iron deficiency interventions and the associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Ubungo Municipality. …”
Get full text

Hubungan antara Dukungan Keluarga dengan Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Fe pada Ibu Hamil di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Nanggalo Kecamatan Nanggalo by Esthika Ariany Maisa, Nelwati, Meri Neherta

Subjects: Get full text

A systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise-based intervention to prevent gestational diabetes in women with overweight or obesity by Teresa E. Santa Cruz, Cristina Sarasqueta, Juan Carlos Muruzábal, Eukene Ansuategui, Olga Sanz

Subjects: Get full text

Effect of nutrition education and iron-folic acid supplementation on anemia among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Anchamo Anato, Mensur Reshid

“…Implementation of community-based nutrition education and counseling along with IFAS improved the hemoglobin level and adherence to IFAS among pregnant women. Therefore, there is need to integrate community-based nutrition education approach by using HBM constructs with antenatal IFAS distribution to improve supplementation and hemoglobin level of pregnant women.…”
Get full text

Knowledge of and Adherence to Anaemia Prevention Strategies among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Facilities in Juaboso District in Western-North Region, Ghana by Prince Kubi Appiah, Daniel Nkuah, Duut Abdulai Bonchel

“…This study assessed pregnant women adherence to Ghana’s anaemia prevention strategies being implemented in the Juaboso District. …”
Get full text

ANEMIA OF PREGNANCY ASSESSED FROM THE COMPLIANCE BEHAVIOR OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN CONSUMING IRON SUPPLEMENTS IN THE WORKING AREA OF PITU HEALTH CENTER, NGAWI DISTRICT by Erwin Kurniasih

“…Introduction: pregnant women with anemia are at high risk of bleeding which can cause serious complications to both the mother and the fetus. …”
Get full text

Micro and macropolitical determinants for non-vaccination against COVID-19 in pregnant women in Belo Horizonte by Marina Stuart Marques, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da Silva, Ana Paula Vieira Faria, Nágela Cristine Pinheiro Santos, Janaína Fonseca Almeida Souza, Marla Ariana Silva, Patrícia Feliciano Pereira, Fernanda Penido Matozinhos

“…ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the determinants for non-vaccination against COVID-19 in pregnant women in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. …”
Get full text

“I Desire to Have an HIV‐Free Baby”: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers’ Perceptions of Viral Load Testing and Suppression in HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. by Kabami, Jane, Akatukwasa, Cecilia, Kabageni, Stella, Nangendo, Joanita, Byamukama, Ambrose, Atwiine, Fredrick, Mftumukiza, Valence, Tamu, Munezero John Bosco, Arinaitwe, Elizabeth, Mutabazi, Andrew, Ssebutinde, Peter, Musoke, Phillipa, Kamya, Moses R., Katahoire, Anne R.

“…Thirty-two in-depth interviews were conducted with pregnant and breastfeeding women with HIV from 1st March 2020 to 30th September 2020 to explore their understanding and interpretation of viral suppression. …”
Get full text

Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province by Langanani C. Makhado, Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa, Mary Maluleke, Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta

Get full text

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women - A Cross-Sectional Study by Durghashree C, Sarojini ., Prathima S, Meghana C

“…Understanding the knowledge attitudes and practices of patients towards GDM is crucial for improving self-management and reducing complications.Objectives To assess the knowledge levels among pregnant women regarding GDM its risk factors symptoms complications and management to assess the attitudes of pregnant women towards GDM screening diagnosis and treatment to evaluate the practices adopted by pregnant women for preventing managing and coping with GDM and to understand the dietary habits physical activity and adherence to medical recommendations in these women.Methodology This study was conducted for a period of 12 months at a teaching institute in Bangalore. …”
Get full text

Compliance with maternal HIV retesting for pregnant women attending care in selected health facilities in Namutumba district, Uganda by Shafik Malende, Edward Buzigi, Esther Bayiga

“…Uganda's national guidelines recommend that pregnant women be retested in the 3rd trimester or during labor/delivery. …”
Get full text

Web-based interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ping Xu, Wei Zhang, Xiaojuan Wang, Dan Dan Chen, Pingping Guo, Yin Jin, Zhenzhen Xiang, Minna Mao, Qiong Zheng, Suwen Feng

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to comprehensively investigate the multidimensional effectiveness of web-based interventions for pregnant women with GDM, thereby aiding implementation decisions in clinical settings.Methods and analysis This systematic review protocol strictly adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines. …”
Get full text

Adherence, perceptions and knowledge of an HIV PMTCT programme: A mother-baby pair study by Sthembiso Mabuka, Mygirl P. Lowane, Tintswalo V. Nesengani, Thembi V. Simbeni

“…Conclusion: This study investigated adherence to and perceptions of all components of the PMTCT programme by pregnant and breastfeeding women in primary healthcare facilities. …”
Get full text

Adherence with Drug Therapy in Pregnancy by Doreen Matsui

“…On the one hand, pregnant women may be motivated to keep their underlying disease under control, while, on the other hand, fear and anxiety regarding the potential harmful effects of their medication on their unborn child may result in poor adherence with needed medication. …”
Get full text

Mala flavor preference increases risk of excessive gestational weight gain mediated by high-carbohydrate dietary patterns in Chongqing, China: an ambispective cohort study by Jinghua Li, Difei Wang, Yanyan Mao, Wuxia Zhang, Qianxi Zhu, Jun Liu, Jing Du, Weijin Zhou, Weijin Zhou, Fen Wang, Min Li

“…The study included 495 pregnant women aged 20–45 years, without chronic diseases, who conceived naturally and had single pregnancies from May 2021 to November 2022. …”
Get full text

Preferences for and acceptability of long-acting HIV prevention products among pregnant and lactating women accessing health services in Kenya: a mixed method cross-sectional analy... by Vallery Ogello, Paul Mwangi, Zachary Kwena, Nicholas Thuo, Catherine Makokha, Emmah Owidi, Nelson Muteti, Catherine Kiptinness, Nelly R. Mugo, Kenneth Ngure

“…Pregnant and postpartum women specifically face challenges with oral PrEP associated with stigma, and the burden of using other tablets. …”
Get full text

Adherence to face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Steven Anderson, Dalau Mukadi Nkamba, Patrick J Arena, Adva Gadoth, Nicole A Hoff, Camille Dzogang, David Kampilu, Michael Beya, Hui-Lee Wong, Didine Kaba, Anne W Rimoin

“…Although 908 (97.2%) women were aware of the COVID-19 pandemic, only 611 (67.3%) thought that COVID-19 was circulating locally in Kinshasa.Conclusion Overall and correct face mask adherence levels were low among pregnant women attending ANC in Kinshasa. …”
Get full text