International Journal of Maternal and Child Health & AIDS - IJMA

International Journal of Maternal and Child Health & AIDS - IJMA Peer-reviewed, open-access, global health journal covering maternal and child health and HIV/AIDS issues around the world.

IJMA focuses on the social determinants of health and disease as well as on the disparities in the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases affecting infants, children, women, adults, and families in developing countries. IJMA focuses primarily on MCH and HIV/AIDS issues in developing countries. High-quality papers, opinion articles, and commentaries from scientists, researchers, and experts working with developing country populations in non-LMICs will also be considered.

New Study Shows Low Use of Lifesaving Labor-Monitoring Tool in Sub-Saharan AfricaA major review of 41 studies found that...
11/18/2025

New Study Shows Low Use of Lifesaving Labor-Monitoring Tool in Sub-Saharan Africa

A major review of 41 studies found that the partograph—a simple chart used during labor to prevent complications—is used only about half the time (51%) in Sub-Saharan African health facilities.

This is important because proper partograph use helps prevent:
❤️ Prolonged labor
❤️ Emergency C-sections
❤️ Stillbirths
❤️ Maternal deaths

The study calls for stronger training, support for healthcare workers, and better implementation of WHO recommendations to protect mothers and babies across the region.
Improving labor monitoring could save thousands of lives.

🤰 Every woman deserves a safe, supported, and pain-managed birth experience.A new study from the University of Ilorin, N...
11/11/2025

🤰 Every woman deserves a safe, supported, and pain-managed birth experience.

A new study from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, led by Dr. Onasoga Olayinka and her team, explored how midwives use pain relief (obstetric analgesia) during labor in public hospitals across North-Central Nigeria. 🇳🇬
🩺 What the study found:
✨ Most midwives know about labor pain relief methods.
⚕️ But only a few use them regularly.
📊 Experience, rank, and policies play a big role in their decisions.

💬 The researchers recommend:
➡️ Encouraging midwives to use safe analgesia more often.
➡️ Including pain relief education in antenatal counseling.
➡️ Supporting government policies that make childbirth safer and more comfortable.

Because managing pain doesn’t just ease childbirth — it transforms the entire birth experience for mothers. 💖

📘 Published in: https://mchandaids.org/exploring-obstetric-analgesia-in-labor-management-assessing-knowledge-and-usage-among-midwives-in-north-central-nigeria/

💉 Protecting Girls, Preventing Cancer! 🌸A new study from Kano, Nigeria, reveals encouraging — and eye-opening — insights...
11/03/2025

💉 Protecting Girls, Preventing Cancer! 🌸
A new study from Kano, Nigeria, reveals encouraging — and eye-opening — insights about HPV vaccination among adolescent girls.

📍 Key Highlights:
✅ 62.5% of girls said they intend to receive the HPV vaccine.
👨‍👩‍👧 Girls who talked with their parents about the vaccine were almost 40 times more likely to want it.
💬 But those who only discussed it with friends were less likely to show interest.

💡 Many still have doubts about vaccine safety and necessity — showing why education and family discussions matter most.

Cervical cancer can be prevented — and HPV vaccination for pre-teens and adolescents is the most powerful tool we have.
Let’s support awareness, parental involvement, and school-based vaccination programs to keep every girl safe. 💪

🌍 New Study Published!We’re excited to share our new publication: 📘 “Implementing WHO Differentiated Service Delivery Mo...
10/27/2025

🌍 New Study Published!

We’re excited to share our new publication:

📘 “Implementing WHO Differentiated Service Delivery Model for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and Infants Living with HIV: Insights from Kenyan Healthcare Providers,” in the International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA).

💬 The study gathered insights from Kenyan clinicians, nurses, and mentor mothers working within the AMPATH network to understand how the WHO DSD model can be effectively applied to pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV and their infants.

💡 What we found:
✅ Providers see great promise in DSD to simplify care and reduce clinic burdens.
✅ However, they call for context-specific guidelines that reflect the realities of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and maternal well-being.
✅ Implementing a flexible yet structured model could strengthen PMTCT programs and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://mchandaids.org/implementing-who-differentiated-service-delivery-model-for-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-women-and-infants-living-with-hiv-insights-from-kenyan-healthcare-providers/

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📢 New Publication Alert!Thrilled to share our latest research:📘 “Prevalence and Predictors of Mother-to-Child Transmissi...
10/18/2025

📢 New Publication Alert!

Thrilled to share our latest research:
📘 “Prevalence and Predictors of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among HIV-exposed Infants,” published in the International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA).

👶 Conducted across four hospitals in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, the study found that 1 in 10 infants born to HIV-positive mothers contracted HIV — with rates nearly 6× higher in rural areas.

📊 Key Predictors of Transmission:
🔹 Maternal viral load ≥1000 copies/mL
🔹 Lack of infant antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis
🔹 Mixed feeding during the first 6 months

💡 These findings emphasize the need for:
✅ Consistent ART adherence among mothers
✅ Universal ARV coverage for infants
✅ Safer infant feeding counseling and follow-up

📖 Read the full article here: https://mchandaids.org/prevalence-and-predictors-of.../

🤰💙 COVID-19’s Hidden Toll on Mothers in Georgia, USAA new study reveals how the pandemic deeply impacted the mental heal...
10/16/2025

🤰💙 COVID-19’s Hidden Toll on Mothers in Georgia, USA

A new study reveals how the pandemic deeply impacted the mental health of pregnant and postnatal women in Georgia, USA.

Here’s what the researchers found:

Anxiety nearly doubled, depression more than doubled, and PTSD also increased.

The biggest fear? Catching COVID-19 or passing it to their babies.

Only 1 in 4 women sought professional help; most relied on self-care, family, or exercise to cope.

💬 The study calls for stronger mental health support systems and better preparedness during health crises to protect mothers and their babies.

📖 Read more in IJTMRPH: https://mchandaids.org/covid-19-stressors-and-maternal-mental-health-in-georgia-united-states-sources-effects-and-recommendations/

💡 Did you know that postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide—especially in ...
10/06/2025

💡 Did you know that postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide—especially in fragile and humanitarian settings?

A new study highlights how heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) and tranexamic acid (TXA) can be life-saving solutions for mothers in crisis-affected areas like South Sudan and Uganda, where electricity, storage, and resources are limited.

🔑 What made a difference?
➡️ Medications that don’t require cold storage
➡️ Practical refresher training for healthcare providers
➡️ WhatsApp groups for knowledge sharing
➡️ Simple tools like wall clocks and bells to improve emergency response

While providers valued HSC and TXA, challenges like medication confusion show the urgent need for ongoing training and system support.
Together, these solutions can strengthen maternal care and save lives.

📖 Read the full article: https://mchandaids.org/postpartum-hemorrhage-in-humanitarian-settings-implementation-insights-from-using-heat-stable-carbetocin-and-tranexamic-acid/

🌍 HIV is a major public health issue for pregnant women in Nigeria, affecting 7 in 100 women. A new study examines the k...
09/29/2025

🌍 HIV is a major public health issue for pregnant women in Nigeria, affecting 7 in 100 women. A new study examines the key factors that drive HIV infection, with a special focus on conflict zones.

The study found that women in conflict areas are at a higher risk of HIV, largely due to younger age, lower education, and polygynous marriages. Furthermore, living in conflict zones nearly doubles the likelihood of HIV infection. Other significant factors include maternal age, wealth status, and recent non-marital sexual activity.

This highlights the urgent need for targeted HIV prevention strategies, especially for pregnant women in conflict zones.

📖 Full study: https://mchandaids.org/drivers-of-human-immunodeficiency-virus-among-pregnant-women-in-conflict-and-non-conflict-zones-of-nigeria/

💡 Every day, around 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.👉 The leading cause is Pos...
09/22/2025

💡 Every day, around 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.

👉 The leading cause is Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)—excessive bleeding after birth—which accounts for more than 20% of maternal deaths worldwide, with the highest burden in low- and middle-income countries.

A new Special Collection from the International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA) and the Concept Foundation brings together groundbreaking evidence on:
🌿 Heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) for PPH prevention
💊 Tranexamic acid (TXA) for treatment
📊 Data from 126,882 women across 9 countries

The findings show these solutions are safe, acceptable, and feasible—offering hope for saving thousands of mothers’ lives.

📖 Explore the research: https://mchandaids.org/special-collection-implementation-research-evidence-for-prevention-and-treatment-of-postpartum-hemorrhage-in-high-burden-low-and-middle-income-countries/

💡 Did you know? Nearly 97% of women in Northern Nigeria in a new study reported some form of Female Sexual Dysfunction (...
09/16/2025

💡 Did you know? Nearly 97% of women in Northern Nigeria in a new study reported some form of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)—whether or not they were living with HIV.

Issues like sexual pain, low desire, and difficulty with satisfaction are rarely discussed due to cultural, religious, and social barriers. But there is hope:
📌 Researchers tested the PLISSIT counseling model and found it significantly improved women’s sexual health and well-being.

Sexual health is health. Addressing it openly and respectfully can change lives. 💙

📖 Full study: https://mchandaids.org/adapted-counseling-care-model-for-management-of-female-sexual-dysfunction-among-women-living-with-and-without-hiv/

🌍 Every day, 185 people in India are newly infected with HIV.Our new article, “Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency V...
09/09/2025

🌍 Every day, 185 people in India are newly infected with HIV.

Our new article, “Effectiveness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Index Testing: A Global Scoping Review,” highlights how index testing—identifying and testing the partners and children of people living with HIV—can save lives.

📊 What we found:
🔸 Up to 51% of partners tested positive for HIV
🔸 Children of HIV-positive parents showed infection rates of 4–5.8%
🔸 High acceptance of the strategy across communities
🔸 Better linkage to care and early treatment compared to traditional testing methods

HIV index testing is a proven, cost-effective, and people-centered approach that can accelerate progress towards ending AIDS by 2030.

👉 Full article: https://mchandaids.org/effectiveness-of-human-immunodeficiency-virus-index-testing-a-global-scoping-review/

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The International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA) is the first open-access journal dedicated to publishing new research on global and national maternal and child health focused on the social determinants of health and disease as well as on the disparities in the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases affecting infants, children, women, adults, and families across the world.

IJMA has become the journal of choice for major public health agencies including WHO, UNICEF, Management Sciences for Health and major universities and researchers around the world. We welcome high quality papers on MCH and HIV/AIDS issues. We welcome high-quality papers, opinion articles, and commentaries from scientists, researchers, and experts as well as those working with developing country populations.