Publications by authors named "Benedicta Bawa"
Background: Contraceptive use is a key indicator of improving the health and well-being of women, mothers and their families, preventing unwanted pregnancies, and reducing maternal and child mortalities. Despite a lot of investments from the Government of Guinea to improve contraceptive use, studies reveal that contraceptive use still remains low in Guinea. However, the intention to use contraceptives in Guinea has not been well examined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Madagascar is 392 deaths per 100 000 live births, and this is a major public health concern. One of the strategies for reducing MMR and achieving target 3.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals (i.
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- Early initiation of breastfeeding is a crucial intervention to reduce childhood mortality and morbidity, yet its prevalence and influencing factors in Benin are not well understood.
- A study analyzed secondary data from the 2017/2018 Benin demographic and health survey, which included over 7,200 women aged 15-49, revealing that only 56% initiated breastfeeding early, with notable disparities based on employment status, delivery method, media exposure, and assistance during birth.
- The study highlights the need for targeted policies and educational programs to improve early breastfeeding practices among underrepresented groups, urging Benin's Ministry of Health to implement and monitor these initiatives.