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View article: Responses to increased rates of caesarean births
Responses to increased rates of caesarean births Open
Performing caesarean sections without medical need exposes women and babies to unnecessary risks without clear benefits. Yet the global number of caesarean sections has continued to rise considerably over the years, with caesarean sections…
View article: Optimizing Availability and Appropriate Use of Assisted Vaginal Birth: Protocol for Generic Formative Research of an Implementation Preparation
Optimizing Availability and Appropriate Use of Assisted Vaginal Birth: Protocol for Generic Formative Research of an Implementation Preparation Open
Background Assisted vaginal birth is a lifesaving procedure where health workers use special devices to expedite birth vaginally when some complications emerge, such as due to prolonged labor. When the use of assisted vaginal birth is poss…
View article: Antenatal screening for TB disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Antenatal screening for TB disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
OBJECTIVESTB disease during pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and neonatal outcomes, and is a leading non-obstetric cause of maternal death. However, optimal detection strategies remain uncertain. We aimed to identify the optimal …
View article: Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, identification and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, identification and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (qualitative). The objectives are as follows: The overall objective of this qualitative evidence synthesis is to describe and explore the perceptions and experiences of key stakeholders who have exp…
View article: The Portrayal of Cesarean Section on Instagram: Mixed Methods Social Media Analysis
The Portrayal of Cesarean Section on Instagram: Mixed Methods Social Media Analysis Open
Background Cesarean section (CS) rates in Indonesia are rapidly increasing for both sociocultural and medical reasons. However, there is limited understanding of the role that social media plays in influencing preferences regarding mode of…
View article: Rising caesarean section rates and factors affecting women’s decision-making about mode of birth in Indonesia: a longitudinal qualitative study
Rising caesarean section rates and factors affecting women’s decision-making about mode of birth in Indonesia: a longitudinal qualitative study Open
Introduction Caesarean section (CS) rates in Indonesia are increasing rapidly. Understanding women’s preferences about mode of birth is important to help contextualise these rising rates and can help develop interventions to optimise CS. T…
View article: Factors influencing the participation of pregnant and lactating women in clinical trials: A mixed-methods systematic review
Factors influencing the participation of pregnant and lactating women in clinical trials: A mixed-methods systematic review Open
Background Poor representation of pregnant and lactating women and people in clinical trials has marginalised their health concerns and denied the maternal–fetal/infant dyad benefits of innovation in therapeutic research and development. T…
View article: Factors affecting the implementation of calcium supplementation strategies during pregnancy to prevent pre-eclampsia: a mixed-methods systematic review
Factors affecting the implementation of calcium supplementation strategies during pregnancy to prevent pre-eclampsia: a mixed-methods systematic review Open
Objectives Daily calcium supplements are recommended for pregnant women from 20 weeks’ gestation to prevent pre-eclampsia in populations with low dietary calcium intake. We aimed to improve understanding of barriers and facilitators for ca…
View article: Educational interventions targeting pregnant women to optimise the use of caesarean section: What are the essential elements? A qualitative comparative analysis
Educational interventions targeting pregnant women to optimise the use of caesarean section: What are the essential elements? A qualitative comparative analysis Open
View article: The use of GRADE-CERQual in qualitative evidence synthesis: an evaluation of fidelity and reporting
The use of GRADE-CERQual in qualitative evidence synthesis: an evaluation of fidelity and reporting Open
Background GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research) is a methodological approach to systematically and transparently assess how much confidence decision makers can place in individual review findings …
View article: Economic evaluations of maternal health interventions: a scoping review
Economic evaluations of maternal health interventions: a scoping review Open
Background Evidence on the affordability and cost-effectiveness of interventions is critical to decision-making for clinical practice guidelines and development of national health policies. This study aimed to develop a repository of prima…
View article: Interventions targeting healthcare providers to optimise use of caesarean section: a qualitative comparative analysis to identify important intervention features
Interventions targeting healthcare providers to optimise use of caesarean section: a qualitative comparative analysis to identify important intervention features Open
Background Rapid increases in caesarean section (CS) rates have been observed globally; however, CS rates exceeding 15% at a population-level have limited benefits for women and babies. Many interventions targeting healthcare providers hav…
View article: Correction: Factors influencing appropriate use of interventions for management of women experiencing preterm birth: A mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis
Correction: Factors influencing appropriate use of interventions for management of women experiencing preterm birth: A mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004074.].
View article: Factors affecting the use of antibiotics and antiseptics to prevent maternal infection at birth: A global mixed-methods systematic review
Factors affecting the use of antibiotics and antiseptics to prevent maternal infection at birth: A global mixed-methods systematic review Open
Background Over 10% of maternal deaths annually are due to sepsis. Prophylactic antibiotics and antiseptic agents are critical interventions to prevent maternal peripartum infections. We conducted a mixed-method systematic review to better…
View article: Factors influencing appropriate use of interventions for management of women experiencing preterm birth: A mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis
Factors influencing appropriate use of interventions for management of women experiencing preterm birth: A mixed-methods systematic review and narrative synthesis Open
Background Preterm birth-related complications are the leading cause of death in newborns and children under 5. Health outcomes of preterm newborns can be improved with appropriate use of antenatal corticosteroids (ACSs) to promote fetal l…
View article: Community-based doulas for migrant and refugee women: a mixed-method systematic review and narrative synthesis
Community-based doulas for migrant and refugee women: a mixed-method systematic review and narrative synthesis Open
Background Community-based doulas share the same cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds or social experiences as the women they support. Community-based doulas may be able to bridge gaps for migrant and refugee women in maternity setting…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytic agents in the management of preterm birth: A systematic review
Cost-effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids and tocolytic agents in the management of preterm birth: A systematic review Open
UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), a cosponsored programme executed by WHO.
View article: Factors influencing the implementation of labour companionship: formative qualitative research in Thailand
Factors influencing the implementation of labour companionship: formative qualitative research in Thailand Open
Introduction WHO recommends that all women have the option to have a companion of their choice throughout labour and childbirth. Despite clear benefits of labour companionship, including better birth experiences and reduced caesarean secti…
View article: Indonesian midwives’ perspectives on changes in the provision of maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Indonesian midwives’ perspectives on changes in the provision of maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study Open
Maternity care provision underwent substantial changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Findings from this study can contribute to better understanding of how maternity care provision changed during the pandemic, and how positive…
View article: Economic evaluations of maternal health interventions: a scoping review
Economic evaluations of maternal health interventions: a scoping review Open
Background Evidence on the affordability and cost-effectiveness of interventions is critical to decision-making for clinical practice guidelines and development of national health policies. This study aimed to develop a repository of prima…
View article: ‘We are going into battle without appropriate armour’: A qualitative study of Indonesian midwives’ experiences in providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic
‘We are going into battle without appropriate armour’: A qualitative study of Indonesian midwives’ experiences in providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Factors affecting use of magnesium sulphate for pre‐eclampsia or eclampsia: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Factors affecting use of magnesium sulphate for pre‐eclampsia or eclampsia: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open
Background Hypertensive disorders account for 14% of global maternal deaths. Magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 ) is recommended for prevention and treatment of pre‐eclampsia/eclampsia. However, MgSO 4 remains underused, particularly in low‐ and m…
View article: Trends and sociodemographic inequalities in the use of caesarean section in Indonesia, 1987-2017
Trends and sociodemographic inequalities in the use of caesarean section in Indonesia, 1987-2017 Open
Introduction Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing globally. CS can be a live-saving procedure when medically indicated, but it comes with higher risks for women and newborns when done without medical indication. Crucially, inequalit…