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Reproductive and Child Health

Reproductive and child health encompasses the physical, mental, and social well-being of women during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the health and development of children from birth through adolescence. Research published in Public Health International on this topic addresses critical gaps in knowledge, commu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 10 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 77× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Reproductive and child health encompasses the physical, mental, and social well-being of women during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the health and development of children from birth through adolescence. Research published in Public Health International on this topic addresses critical gaps in knowledge, communication, and service delivery across diverse global settings. Studies examine adolescent sexual and reproductive health education and parent-adolescent communication patterns in countries including Nepal, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Nicaragua, and The Gambia, revealing barriers to open dialogue on sensitive health matters. Additional research investigates the utilization of maternal nutrition services in Tanzania, the integration of traditional maternal and child healthcare practices with national health systems in Guinea, and healthcare provider attitudes toward induced abortion in Rwanda. The journal also features work on malaria prevention during pregnancy in Nigeria and quality improvement strategies in private healthcare facilities. This body of research matters because reproductive and child health outcomes are fundamental determinants of population health and development, yet significant disparities persist in access to information, services, and quality care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where cultural, structural, and educational barriers often impede optimal health-seeking behaviors and service delivery.

Research published in this journal

10 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 10 articles above have been cited 77 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Reproductive and Child Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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