Factors influencing nursing mothers’ exclusive breastfeeding practices and their effects on infants aged zero to six months in Nigeria: A review of current evidence
Available online 14 July 2024
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
June 2024
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...
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Lymphatic pain in breast cancer survivors: An overview of the current evidence and recommendations
June 2024
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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Prevalence and outcome of puerperal sepsis among mothers in Nigeria: A five-year retrospective study
Available online 10 September 2024
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....
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Preparing practice-ready family nurse practitioners using technology-based, high-fidelity pediatric telehealth simulations: A curricular quality improvement initiative
June 2024
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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Determinants of under-five mortality in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 2015–2016 Zimbabwe demographic Health Survey data
March 2024
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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Socio-demographic determinants of diet quality among working women of reproductive age in Malaysia
March 2024
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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Trajectory of pelvic floor muscle training adherence in Chinese women with postpartum stress urinary incontinence and its related factors: A longitudinal study
Available online 22 August 2024
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...
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Parents’ expectations regarding media use among children up to 6 years of age
July 2023
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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Theory-based development of a tailored implementation strategy tool to promote Early Essential Newborn Care practice: A protocol
March 2024
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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Should we be concerned regarding physical activity levels in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease? A comprehensive narrative review
Available online 21 August 2024
The paradigm shift toward a holistic and proactive approach in the aftercare of individuals diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD) underscores the significance of regular physical activity (PA)...
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A study on the predictors of childbirth experience in women with vaginal birth in China
March 2024
To investigate the current situation and influencing factors of the childbirth experience of women with vaginal birth in China....
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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
July 2023
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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Trajectory of perceived social support on maternal and its related factors-a longitudinal research in Southwest China
July 2023
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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Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the self-efficacy scale for practicing pelvic floor exercises in postpartum Chinese women
July 2023
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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