Abstract Background The first trimester of pregnancy is critical for fetal development, making early antenatal care visits essential timely check-ups and managing potential complications. However, delayed initiation remains a public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya. Therefore, this study aimed to assess provide up-to-date information on time visit its predictors among women Kenya, using data from the most recent 2022 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS). Methods This...

Background This issue represents a major global public health concern, accounting for approximately 703,000 deaths each year. Despite Mozambique having the 9th highest suicide rate in world and Africa, there is no national data quantifying burden of attempts. Therefore, this study aimed to assess prevalence attempts identify individual community-level factors associated with them using mixed-effects logistic regression. crucial developing early interventions, which can help reduce risk...

Background Inadequate dietary diversity is a major contributor to undernutrition, and compromises the health of both mothers children. Available evidence demonstrates significant association between maternal child diversity. However, there limited about factors influencing concordance mother-child in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Therefore, we investigated associated with SSA. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted based on recent Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) data...

Objective To determine the association between health insurance coverage and under-five mortality in Ethiopia using data from 2016 Demographic Health Survey (EDHS). Methods The current study used a total of 10 641 children EDHS. identify predictors, Gompertz inverse-Gaussian shared frailty model was fitted. theta value, Akaike Information Criteria Bayesian were applied for evaluation, variables with p values less than 0.2 included multivariable analysis. strength statistical significance...

Abortions performed unsafely, unintended births, and missed unwanted pregnancies are linked to discontinuation of contraception for reasons other than wanting become pregnant, these situations raise the risk maternal morbidity death. However, a study on determination factors contributing contraceptive in Tanzania is limited. Therefore, we aimed investigate prevalence determinants among reproductive-age women using recent Demographic Health Surveys. A cross-sectional was conducted secondary...

Abstract Background Women’s high-risk fertility behavior (HRFB), which is characterized by narrow birth intervals, high order, and younger maternal age at birth, have been scientifically reported to detrimental effects on the mother child’s health. To date, there has limited research into underlying factors contributing in Kenya. Thus, aim of this study identify associated with among women reproductive Method The 2022 Kenyan Demography Health Survey data was used for current study. This...

Background Anemia is the most common hematologic disorder of children worldwide. Since dietary diversity a main requirement to get all essential nutrients, it can thus use as one basic indicator when assessing child’s anemia. Although plays major role in anemia among sub-Saharan Africa, there little evidence an association between and level identified potential strategies for prevention Africa. Objective To examine levels aged 6–23 months Methods The recent Demographic Health Surveys from 32...

Background Trachoma is the chief cause of preventable blindness worldwide and has been earmarked for elimination as a public health problem by 2030. Despite five-year Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, Environmental improvement (SAFE)-based interventions in Andabet district, prevalence trachomatous follicular (TF) was 37%. With such high TF, determinant factors were not revealed. Besides, there no reports on overall active trachoma (i.e.TF or intense (TI)). Objective To determine...

Introduction Stunting is a major public health problem affecting more than one-third of under five year’s old children in Ethiopia. It has short and long (irreversible) consequences, including stunted growth, never reaching physical cognitive potential, struggles school, increased morbidity mortality due to infections. Though stunting the leading cause child Ethiopia, evidence scarce on prevalence predictors among under-five years Therefore, this study aimed estimate severity under-5...

Abstract Background Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for infants, mothers, and the community, making it best intervention reducing infant mortality morbidity. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends initiating breastfeeding within one hour after birth exclusively first six months. This study investigated trend, spatio-temporal variation, determinants of spatial clustering early initiation (EIBF) exclusive (EBF) in Ethiopia from 2011 to 2019. Methods Data Ethiopian Demographic...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global health concern, causing over 35 million deaths, with 97% occurring in developing nations, particularly impacting Sub-Saharan Africa. While HIV testing crucial for early treatment and prevention, existing research often focuses on specific groups, neglecting general adult rates. This study aims to identify predictors of uptake among adults Data were obtained from the official Demographic Health Survey program database, which used multistage...

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most prevalent form of violence against women globally and more than rape or other violent attacks by strangers. Different observational studies have established a strong positive association between alcohol use intimate partner violence. Even though there are lot that show limited were conducted direct causative relations IPV among reproductive-age in East Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to determine effect on Africa's recent Demographic Health...

Background Perinatal mortality is a major global public health concern, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite perinatal being concern SSA, there are very limited studies on the incidence and factors associated with mortality. Therefore, we aimed to investigate SSA. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted based Demographic Health Survey (DHS) of 27 SSA countries. About 314,099 births preceding five years surveys were considered for analysis. multilevel binary logistic...

Abstract Introduction Fever and cough in under-five children are common predominately self-limiting illnesses. Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics sub-Saharan Africa is a significant public health concern. However, prescription sources use among with fever or have not been explored. Therefore, we explored the factors associated obtained from non-prescription for illnesses cough. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted based on Demographic Health Survey (DHS) 37 African...

Background Stunting poses a significant health risk to adolescent girls aged 15–19 in low- and middle-income countries, leading lower education levels, reduced productivity, increased disease vulnerability, intergenerational malnutrition. Despite the inclusion of nutrition services Sustainable Development Goals, little progress has been made addressing malnutrition among several African nations. Limited evidence exists East Africa due small sample sizes methodological limitations. To...

Background Despite various interventions to combat child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, wasting remains a critical public health concern for children aged 6–59 months. Wasting is significant predictor of survival and development, with heightened risk mortality among children. However, there lack recent comprehensive data on the prevalence, severity level, factors contributing this age group. Objective To identify levels its individual community-level months Sub-Saharan African...

Background Addressing the global challenge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is crucial and demands immediate attention. Raising awareness, improving healthcare facilities, implementing preventive measures are necessary to reduce spread mitigate their adverse effects. The treatment seeking behavior individuals in relation STIs an important factor STI prevention control. Thus, this study aimed identify factors associated with STI-related care-seeking among active men East Africa....

Background According to the WHO, obstetric fistula (OBF) is an abnormal connection between genital tract and urinary that occurs as result of trauma, typically from prolonged obstructed labour. In 2018, globally, 50 000 100 cases OBF are reported each year. The core activities focused on reducing fistulas depends a review disorder’s knowledge features women at risk having lack understanding. effect community-level factors awareness was not yet known in Nepal. Therefore, we aimed investigate...

Introduction Human rights violations and violence against women are serious public health issues that have numerous detrimental repercussions on one’s physical, emotional, sexual, reproductive health. According to studies, women’s perceptions traits of highly predictive their likelihood seeking help violence. Even though intimate partner is a huge challenge nowadays in Africa, there low level help-seeking behavior. Conducting this study at the East African behavior can provide clue for...

Despite the positive impact of adhering to new antenatal care model on pregnancy outcomes and maternal health service uptake, women in resource-limited settings exhibit low levels compliance with this recommendation. Previous studies women's adherence recommendation have been limited individual countries, no evidence available at Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) level. Therefore, study sought investigate 2016 WHO's least eight contacts among SSA countries identify its determinants. The utilized a...