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Building Perinatal Pathology Research Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Frontiers in Medicine, 2022-07-08)
Introduction: Over two million stillbirths and neonatal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) annually. Despite multilateral efforts, reducing perinatal mortality has been slow. Although targeted pathologic investigation ...
Maternal anemia is associated with adverse obstetric, neonatal and placental outcomes in Mbarara, Uganda
(American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020)
Objective: Maternal anemia is a significant risk factor for maternal morbidity and mortality, affecting 42% of pregnant women globally. In addition to increased risk of death from peripartum hemorrhage, anemic pregnant ...
Effects of Maternal HIV Infection and Alcohol Use in Pregnancy on Birth Outcomes in Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2023)
Alcohol use and HIV infection are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA), and both are associated with low birth weight. Yet, few studies have evaluated the combined effects of maternal HIV infection and alcohol use on birth ...