TETANUS TOXOID VACCINATION UPTAKE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES IN LAGOS
Tetanus remains a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by toxins from Clostridium tetani, with a global mortality rate of approximately 35% and over 309,000 maternal and neonatal deaths reported annually. Women of reproductive age are particularly advised to receive…
WHO SAFE CHILDBIRTH CHECKLIST USAGE PATTERNS AMONG MIDWIVES IN IMO STATE
Maternal and child health is fundamental to the growth and development of any nation, ensuring safe childbirth practices for the well-being of both mothers and newborns. Despite global, national, and subnational interventions, maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality remain high,…
SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH FACTORS AFFECTING SKILLED BIRTH SERVICE USE IN DELTA STATE
Maternal morbidity and mortality remain critical public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria experiencing persistent disparities in the use of skilled birth attendants (SBAs). SBAs, including trained midwives, nurses, and physicians, are crucial for reducing complications during childbirth, yet…