Intermittent versus daily oral iron folic acid supplementation and pregnancy outcome in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental stud... by Serawit Lakew Chillo, Endrias Markos Woldesemayat, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…The included studies were trials with English language reports. The population was pregnant women. The intervention was an intermittent oral iron folic acid regimen, and the control was a daily regimen. …”
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Acceptability of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine in Papua New Guinea: a qualitative stu... by Elvin Lufele, Sophie Pascoe, Alice Mengi, Alma Auwun, Nalisa Neuendorf, John W. Bolnga, Moses Laman, Stephen J. Rogerson, Kamala Thriemer, Holger W. Unger

“…Focus group discussions comprised pregnant women only, including those engaged in the clinical trial and those receiving routine ANC outside of the trial. …”
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus: protocol for a one-arm, open-label intervention study to estimate the optimal timing of tenofovir in pregnancy by François Nosten, Rose McGready, Verena Carrara, Stephan Ehrhardt, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Nan Guo, Yuanxi Jia, Marieke Bierhoff, Kenrad E Nelson, Podjanee Jittamala, Wanitda Watthanaworawit, Clare Ling, Fuanglada Tongprasert, Michele van Vugt, Marcus Rijken, Chloe Lynne Thio

“…This protocol describes the procedures following early initiation of maternal TDF prior to 20 weeks gestation to determine efficacy, safety and feasibility of this approach in a limited-resource setting.Methods and analyses One hundred and seventy pregnant women from the Thailand–Myanmar border between 12 and <20 weeks gestational age will be enrolled into a one-arm, open-label, TDF treatment study with cessation of TDF 1 month after delivery. …”
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Enhancing physical activity during pregnancy using a multi-theory model: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in China by Wei Zhang, Yu Shen, Le Zhang, Ying Jin, Ningning Liu, Suwen Feng, Xuesong Zhang

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a PA intervention based on the multi-theory model (MTM) by assessing changes in PA levels, MTM constructs, exercise self-efficacy, quality of life, prenatal depressive symptoms, gestational weight gain and pregnancy and delivery outcomes.Methods and analysis This single-centre, parallel, randomised, controlled trial will be conducted at a tertiary care institution in Hangzhou, China. A total of 72 pregnant women without contraindications to exercise at 14–27 weeks+6 days of gestation will be included. …”
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Ramadan during pregnancy and the role of dietary intake for neonatal health in Kaduna, Northwestern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Musa Abubakar Kana, Bilkisu Usman, Amina Mohammed-Durosinlorun, Jennifer Ahmed, Hassana Habiba Abubakar, Yakub Abdulmalik, Fabienne Pradella

“…This study describes fasting, diet, and sleep habits among pregnant Muslims in Kaduna, Nigeria, and assesses impacts on neonatal health in this setting. …”
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Experiences of Mothers and Health Workers With Momcare and Safecare Bundles In Kenya And Tanzania: A Qualitative Evaluation. by Izudi, Jonathan, Owoko, Henry Odero, Bagayoko, Moussa, Kadengye, Damazo

“…We held Interviews with mothers (pregnant and postpartum women who had benefited from the care bundles) and health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives who provided the care bundles, including health facility In-Charges) at the antenatal care (ANC), skilled birth attendance (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC) service delivery points. …”
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