Contextual factors associated with diarrhea among under-five children in the Gambia: a multi-level analysis of population-based data.

Background: Diarrhea poses a significant threat to the lives of children in The Gambia, accounting for approximately 9% of all deaths among children under the age of five. Addressing and reducing child mortality from diarrhea diseases is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, specifically target 3.2, which aims to eliminate preventable deaths in newborns and children under the age of five by 2030.

Is there a link between the autonomy of women and maternal healthcare utilization in Nigeria? A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Despite legislation and intervention programmes, the rates of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria remain high. Sustainable development goals on mother and child mortality would be a mirage if this continues. The study investigated the autonomy of women (women's decision-making autonomy) and the use of maternal health-care services in Nigeria.