Global Maternal and Child Health

South Africa's pandemic-era maternal mortality surged 42%, reversing prior gains and threatening SDG 3.1 targets. Provincial disparities remain severe.

Midwifery continuity of care for women with fear of birth revealed gaps in perceived control and decision involvement, with intervention rates higher when a known midwife was present.

Essay examining familist incentive adoption for deceased organ donation in Islamic regions, analyzing alignment with classical Islamic moral frameworks and practical implementation strategies.

Composite index analysis reveals significant regional disparities in women's health and empowerment across Karnataka districts, with positive associations to economic participation.

Study examines how revenue governance and leadership in Kenya's Level 5 public hospitals affect health service delivery, finding leadership quality moderates governance effectiveness.

Analysis of individual-level socioeconomic predictors of antenatal care access reveals limited explanatory capacity, highlighting importance of structural determinants.