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Mono-Professional Simulation-Based Obstetric Training in a Low-Resource Setting: Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

Mono-Professional Simulation-Based Obstetric Training in a Low-Resource Setting: Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

The primary outcome of this study was the combined maternal and perinatal mortality rate, expressed as a percentage of maternal and perinatal deaths per total number of births. Perinatal deaths were defined as stillbirths and deaths occurring within the first week of life in the special care unit. Data about each delivery and maternal and perinatal outcomes were prospectively registered using the maternity register and transcribed without identification of the subjects.

Anne A C van Tetering, Ella L de Vries, Peter Ntuyo, E R van den Heuvel, Annemarie F Fransen, M Beatrijs van der Hout-van der Jagt, Imelda Namagembe, Josaphat Byamugisha, S Guid Oei

JMIR Med Educ 2025;11:e54911

Improving Access to and Delivery of Maternal Health Care Services to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage in Selected States in Nigeria: Human-Centered Design Study

Improving Access to and Delivery of Maternal Health Care Services to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage in Selected States in Nigeria: Human-Centered Design Study

Maternal mortality occurs due to complications that arise during and after pregnancy and childbirth. The major complications responsible for most maternal deaths include postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), postpartum infections, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, complications during delivery, and unsafe abortion [1]. Globally, PPH is most pronounced in low-income countries [2], inflicting suffering on women and their families and also causing a strain on local and national health systems.

Bosun Tijani, Uchenna Igbokwe, Temi Filani, Adefemi Adewemimo, Lola Ameyan, Martins Iyekekpolor, Steven Karera, Olatunji Oluyide, Emmanuela Ezike, Temidayo Akinreni, Obruche Ogefere, Victor Adetimilehin, Valentine Amasiatu, Chukwunonso Nwaokorie, Naanma Kangkum, Olufunke Fasawe, Eric Aigbogun Jr

JMIR Hum Factors 2025;12:e58577

Investigating Protective and Risk Factors and Predictive Insights for Aboriginal Perinatal Mental Health: Explainable Artificial Intelligence Approach

Investigating Protective and Risk Factors and Predictive Insights for Aboriginal Perinatal Mental Health: Explainable Artificial Intelligence Approach

Perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) negatively impact the health and well-being of mothers and babies, and disrupt maternal /infant bonding [1]. Recent studies highlighted the significant association between PNDA and adverse outcomes, including suicidal behaviors and self-harm thoughts during and after pregnancy. Roddy Mitchell et al [2] emphasized the increased risk of preterm birth, stillbirth, and suicide associated with PNDA.

Guanjin Wang, Hachem Bennamoun, Wai Hang Kwok, Jenny Paola Ortega Quimbayo, Bridgette Kelly, Trish Ratajczak, Rhonda Marriott, Roz Walker, Jayne Kotz

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e68030

The Impact of Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation in Pregnant Women Toward the Intelligence Status of Early Childhood: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Impact of Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation in Pregnant Women Toward the Intelligence Status of Early Childhood: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

To avoid the potential confounding factors that may affect the relationship between omega-3 LCPUFA supplementation and childhood intelligence, such as socioeconomic status, maternal education, and prenatal care, several review strategies will be used in the methodology phase.

Han Yin Lim, Mohammad Adi Mohammad Fadzil, Suraiami Mustar, Imanul Hassan Abdul Shukor, Wan Ahmad Syazani Mohamed

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e60417

Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Positional Therapy Compared to Control for Treatment of  Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy: Protocol for Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Positional Therapy Compared to Control for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy: Protocol for Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

An early study of 12 pregnant women with OSA at risk of preeclampsia demonstrated no improvement in clinical maternal outcomes [16]; likewise, CPAP failed to demonstrate improvements in glucose levels in obese pregnant women with 2 weeks of CPAP use between 24- and 34-week gestation periods, although compliant use of CPAP in this study demonstrated an improvement in insulin secretion and sensitivity [17].

Frances Clements, Hima Vedam, Yewon Chung, John Smoleniec, Colin Sullivan, Renuka Shanmugalingam, Annemarie Hennessy, Angela Makris

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e51434

User-Centered Design of an Electronic Dashboard for Monitoring Facility-Level Basic Emergency Obstetric Care Readiness in Amhara, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study

User-Centered Design of an Electronic Dashboard for Monitoring Facility-Level Basic Emergency Obstetric Care Readiness in Amhara, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study

Maternal mortality is a critical public health issue, particularly in low-resource settings like sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for over three-fourths of global maternal deaths [1]. Despite progress in reducing adverse maternal outcomes in countries like Ethiopia, high maternal mortality ratios persist, largely due to gaps and stockouts of essential supplies for managing obstetric emergencies [2,3]. Inadequate supplies for basic emergency obstetric care (BEm OC) can lead to delayed or suboptimal care.

Kylie Dougherty, Yihenew Tesfaye, Heran Biza, Mulusew Belew, Natalie Benda, Abebe Gebremariam Gobezayehu, John Cranmer, Suzanne Bakken

JMIR Hum Factors 2025;12:e64131

Fetal Birth Weight Prediction in the Third Trimester: Retrospective Cohort Study and Development of an Ensemble Model

Fetal Birth Weight Prediction in the Third Trimester: Retrospective Cohort Study and Development of an Ensemble Model

For instance, the birth of a macrosomic fetus is associated to unfavorable delivery outcomes (operative vaginal, caesarean delivery, or shoulder dystocia), trauma (maternal severe birth canal laceration and postpartum hemorrhage, fetal clavicular fracture, brachial plexus injury, neonatal hypoglycemia, and birth asphyxia) [3].

Jing Gao, Xu Jie, Yujun Yao, Jingdong Xue, Lei Chen, Ruiyao Chen, Jiayuan Chen, Weiwei Cheng

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e59377

Privacy Concerns Versus Personalized Health Content—Pregnant Individuals’ Willingness to Share Personal Health Information on Social Media: Survey Study

Privacy Concerns Versus Personalized Health Content—Pregnant Individuals’ Willingness to Share Personal Health Information on Social Media: Survey Study

Pregnancy is a vulnerable period that exposes patients to heightened anxiety, depression, and stress, leading to adverse maternal, infant, and family outcomes, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged families [9,10]. The negative impact can be mitigated by interventions from health care providers [11,12]. However, disparities in access to health care, health literacy, socioeconomic status, and neighborhood characteristics strangle equitable access to clinical interventions [12-14].

Haijing Hao, Yang W Lee, Marianne Sharko, Qilu Li, Yiye Zhang

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e60862

LoVE4MUM Mobile App to Prevent Postpartum Depression: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

LoVE4MUM Mobile App to Prevent Postpartum Depression: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

The intervention group receives TAU postpartum care and the Leveraging on Virtual Engagement for Maternal Understanding & Mood-enhancement (Lo VE4 MUM) mobile app intervention. The Lo VE4 MUM app represents an innovative self-guided approach to postpartum mental health care and offers a comprehensive, tailored intervention for maternal mental health during the postpartum period. It is available in English and the local Malay language.

Siti Sabrina Kamarudin, Idayu Badilla Idris, Shalisah Sharip, Norfazilah Ahmad

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63564

Assessing the Impact of Distance Traveled and Birth Volumes of Hospital Maternity Units on Newborn Outcomes: Population-Based Cohort Study

Assessing the Impact of Distance Traveled and Birth Volumes of Hospital Maternity Units on Newborn Outcomes: Population-Based Cohort Study

Moreover, only a few studies have comprehensively examined the combined effects of hospital maternity unit (HMU) volume and road travel distance (RTD) on maternal and neonatal outcomes [5-7]. However, the centralization of HMUs inevitably leads to the closure of some units and increases the distance (and travel time) to the hospital for some mothers.

Anna Cantarutti, Riccardo Boracchini, Roberto Bellù, Raffaella Ronco, Federico Rea, Anna Locatelli, Rinaldo Zanini, Giovanni Corrao

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2025;11:e58944