An Implementation Research Study on Uterotonics Use Patterns and Heat-stable Carbetocin Acceptability and Safety for Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Nigeria.

Background And Objective: The burden of maternal mortality attributable to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains high in Nigeria. Currently, oxytocin, and misoprostol, which are largely of suboptimal quality, are used for PPH prevention and treatment. Heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) is a viable uterotonic option for PPH prevention in a setting like Nigeria where compromised supply and cold chain systems result in the preponderance of poor-quality oxytocin and suboptimal PPH management.

Cervical cancer screening outcomes in public health facilities in three states in Nigeria.

Background: Cervical cancer continues to generate a significant burden of disease and death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Lack of awareness and poor access to early screening and pre-cancer treatment contribute to the high mortality. We describe here cervical cancer screening outcomes in public health facilities in three states in Nigeria.

Optimizing and validating a pediatric screening tool to more efficiently test and identify children living with HIV.

Objective: To develop and validate a screening tool to improve testing efficiency and increase case finding of children living with HIV.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: Between November 2020 and September 2021, children 18 months to 14 years presenting at outpatient departments in 30 health facilities in Zambia were administered a 14-question pediatric HIV screening tool and then tested for HIV.