High rate of inadequate antenatal contacts among mothers in eastern Sudan: a cross-sectional study.

This study assesses the prevalence and determinants of inadequate (less than eight contacts) and late antenatal care (ANC) initiation (starting after 12 weeks) among mothers delivered at Gadarif Maternity Hospital in eastern Sudan. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Gadarif Maternity Hospital. A questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, and obstetric data through face-to-face interviews.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women in Eastern Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and factors associated with adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) among pregnant women in eastern Sudan.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among pregnant women who obtained antenatal care (ANC) at Gadarif Maternal Hospital in eastern Sudan between May 1 and August 31, 2023. Face-to-face interview questionnaires were used to gather sociodemographic, obstetric, and clinical data (age, parity, education, residence, and previous medical diseases).

Factors Associated with Postpartum Depression among Women in Eastern Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

: Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth. While the epidemiology of postpartum depression has been extensively studied in African countries, there is little published data on the topic in Sudan. In addition, no studies have been conducted in Eastern Sudan.

Periconceptional folic acid usage and its associated factors in eastern Sudan: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Several countries poorly adhere to the World Health Organization's recommendation of folic acid supplementation in the periconceptional period, especially in limited-resource settings.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and the factors associated with folic acid usage in the periconceptional period among pregnant women at Gadarif Maternity Hospital in eastern Sudan.

Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study.

Problems with gestational age estimation by last menstrual period and ultrasound among late antenatal care attendant women in a low-resource setting in Africa, Sudan.

Introduction: Accurate estimation of gestational age is essential to interpret and manage several maternal and perinatal indicators. Last menstrual period (LMP) and ultrasound are the two most common methods used for estimating gestational age. There are few published studies comparing the use of LMP and ultrasound in Sub-Saharan Africa to estimate gestational age and no studies on this topic in Sudan.

The association between blood groups, Rhesus factors, body mass index and obesity among pregnant women at Gadarif Maternity Hospital, Eastern Sudan.

Background: The existing evidence regarding the link between blood groups and obesity remains inconclusive, and there is a noticeable lack of data on the potential association between blood groups and obesity during pregnancy. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the association between blood groups, body mass index (BMI), and obesity among pregnant women receiving care at Gadarif Maternity Hospital in eastern Sudan.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in eastern Sudan during the period from April to September 2022.

Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and its Association With Anemia in White Nile State, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) remains a global health concern, especially in sub-Saharan African countries with fewer resources, such as Sudan. Despite ongoing preventive measures, LBW is still one of the main health problems and it is a leading risk factor for several adverse perinatal and neonatal outcomes.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of and factors associated (mainly maternal anemia) with LBW at Rabak Maternity Hospital, White Nile, Central Sudan.

History of maternal migraine and its association with preeclampsia: A case-control study in a low-resource setting in Sudan, Africa.

Background: Previous studies have reported various levels of association between migraine and preeclampsia. However, there are no published data on migraine and its association with preeclampsia in African countries, including Sudan.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted at Rabak Maternity Hospital in White Nile State, Central Sudan.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Preterm Birth Among Pregnant Women in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Pregnant women are regarded as a unique group due to the distinct immunological condition that pregnancy produces, which makes pregnant women more susceptible to respiratory infections like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its consequences. During pregnancy, many viral infections have been recognized to increase the risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes such as preterm delivery. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of COVID-19 infection on preterm birth in pregnant women in the Al-Qassim region of Saudi Arabia.

The Mid-Upper Arm Circumference as a Substitute for Body Mass Index in the Assessment of Nutritional Status among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

To compare mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) with body mass index (BMI) and propose MUAC cut-off points corresponding to BMIs of <18.5 kg/m (underweight) and ≥30.0 kg/m (obesity) for pregnant Sudanese women, a cross-sectional community-based study was conducted in the city of New Halfa, Sudan.

Association between previous spontaneous abortion and preeclampsia: a case-control study.

Background: The association between previous spontaneous abortion and preeclampsia is not yet fully understood. The current study was conducted to assess the association between previous spontaneous abortion and preeclampsia among pregnant women in Sudan.

Methods: A case-control study (involving 180 women in each study group) was conducted at Saad Abuelela Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan.

Length of Hospital Stay After Cesarean Delivery and Its Determinants Among Women in Eastern Sudan.

Background: There is an increasing caesarean delivery (CD) rate globally. Length of hospital stay (LoS) is longer in CD compared with vaginal delivery. There are few published data on LoS following CD in Africa, including Sudan.

The Association between Maternal Periodontitis and Preterm Birth: A Case-Control Study in a Low-Resource Setting in Sudan, Africa.

Background and Objectives: Vast data have been published recently on the association between periodontitis and preterm birth (PB). However, these studies have shown inconsistent results. Few of them were conducted in Africa, and data has not been published on the association between periodontitis and PB in Sudan.

Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among lactating mothers in eastern Sudan: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Lactating mothers are susceptible to anaemia. Little published data are available on lactational anaemia in Africa, including Sudan. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of and associated factors for anaemia among lactating mothers in eastern Sudan.

Association between Maternal Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and the Risk of Preterm Birth in Central Sudan: A Case-Control Study.

There are few published studies on the association between vitamin D concentrations and preterm birth (PB) in sub-Saharan Africa. The current study aimed to assess the association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH)] D) levels and PB. A matched case-control study (60 women in each arm) was conducted in Medani maternity hospital in central Sudan.

Prevalence and associated factors of fear for childbirth among pregnant women in eastern Sudan.

Background: Prenatal fear of childbirth (FOC) is a major health problem. In spite of its importance, there are few studies on FOC in Africa and no published studies on FOC in Sudan.

Objectives: This research aims to assess the prevalence of FOC amongst pregnant Sudanese women and to determine its associated factors.

Prevalence and associated factors of undernutrition among pregnant Sudanese women.

Background: Maternal undernutrition is a global health challenge, and it is associated with significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and the factors associated with undernutrition among pregnant women in Sudan.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Saad Abuelela Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan, from June to December 2019.

Association between breastfeeding and preeclampsia in parous women: a case -control study.

Background: Preeclampsia is a global health problem and it is the main cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Breastfeeding has been reported to be associated with lower postpartum blood pressure in women with gestational hypertension. However, there is no published data on the role that breastfeeding might play in preventing preeclampsia.

Blood Groups and Hematological Parameters Do Not Associate with First Trimester Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (Institutional Experience).

Objective: There are few published researches on blood groups, hematological parameters [hemoglobin, red cell distribution width (RDW), white blood cells (WBCs), mean platelets volume (MPV)] and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The aim of this study was to investigate the association of haematological indices with GDM in early pregnancy.

Methods: The study was carried out at Saad Abuelela Hospital (Khartoum, Sudan) during March-November of 2018.

Prevalence of schistosomiasis and its association with anemia among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Schistosomiasis is a highly prevalent parasitic disease that can lead to adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. To our knowledge, there has been no systematic review and meta-analysis of schistosomiasis during pregnancy.

Methods: We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Peripheral hematological parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective: There have been few studies on hematological parameters (e.g., hemoglobin, red cell distribution width, white blood cells, and mean platelet volume), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).