Women's Health and Action Research Centre

05/10/2026

Newly published articles in the African Journal of Reproductive Health, Volume 30, Number 18 September 2026. Visit this link to see the full articles:
https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/issue/view/208

Ending maternal deaths in Africa: An agenda for the African Academy of Sciences
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.1
Friday Okonofua, Lorretta Favour Chizomam Ntoimo, Lindsay Edouar
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7284

Association between socio-demographic factors and the timing of antenatal care initiation in Eersterust, South Africa: A cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.2
Phuti Ngwepe, Boitshwarelo KM. Ngake, Martin Palamuleni, Ishmael Kalule-Sabiti, Phuti Ngwepe
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7285

Factors influencing compliance with cervical cancer screening guidelines among women aged 30 to 49 years in Morocco
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v3018.3
Jamila Taouaf, Mohamed Loukid, Saloua Lamtali
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7286

Maternal and umbilical cord blood N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels in pregnancies affected by COVID-19: A case-control study
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.4
Belfin N.A Halici, Mehmet M. Kirlangic, Ezgi Er, Moumperra C. Oglou, Chouseın Amet
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7287

Lived experiences of self-injectable contraceptive use among women in rural Malawi
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.5
Mandayachepa Nyando, Emily Himes, Martha Kamanga, Alfred Maluwa, Address Malata, Innocencia Mtalimanja, Tamanda Jumbe, Beth Phillips, Janelli Vallin, Lauren Suchman, Kelsey Holt
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7288

Relationship between anger expression and coping strategies in women experiencing pregnancy loss: A longitudinal follow-up study
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.6
Esranur C. Coskun, Sukran E. Pinar
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7295

Gender disparities and sexual double standards in risky sexual behaviors among youth in Togo: A multiple indicator cluster survey
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.7
Smaila Alidou, Désiré L. Dahourou, Ter TE. Dah, Dègninou Yehadji, Samadou Tchakondo, Labanté O. Daré, Mohamed G. Salifou, Kadari Cissé, Didier K. Ekouevi
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7290

Maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index, hemoglobin concentration, and gestational diabetes as predictors of neonatal macrosomia: A retrospective study in Kenitra, Morocco
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.8
Mohamed Derdaki, Mohamed El Bakkali, Mustapha Zghaid, Nabil Ait Ouaaziz, Younes Laababid, Khalid Hafiani, Malika Elouardi, Abla Kourisna, Yassmine Nahab, Amine Arfaoui, Ali Quyou, Moulay Laarbi Ouahidi
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7291

Determinants of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) service utilization among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 years in Migori County, Kenya
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.9
Nancy Yienya, Dennis Magu, Caroline Musita
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Neuro-linguistic programming for postoperative pain management: A randomized controlled trial
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i18.10
Nursel Alp Dal, Kerime D. Beydağ, Aysel Doğan
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Review Article

Prevalence, patterns, and prevention of sexual violence in children: A systematic review
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i118.11
Tri N Hatala, Ira Nurmala, Diah Indriani
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03/10/2026

Dr. Olusegun Mimiko Distinguished Alumni Lecture.
Advancing Health, Equity and Innovation: The legacy of a Caring Heart
At the University Auditorium, Odoshida Campus, UNIMED, Ondo State, Nigeria.

03/10/2026

Dr. Olusegun Mimiko Distinguished Alumni Lecture.
Advancing Health, Equity and Innovation: The legacy of a Caring Heart
At the University Auditorium, Odoshida Campus, UNIMED, Ondo State, Nigeria.

01/10/2026

28/09/2026

https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7239

24/09/2026

Advancing Research. Strengthening Evidence. Driving Impact.📚
The Gates Foundation engages the CEO, Founder & Chairman, Board of Trustees of The Women's Health and Action Research Centre WHARC in a strategic interview to review WHARC’s research capacity, institutional strengths, evidence-generation systems, and opportunities for greater research impact.
The engagement reflects WHARC’s continued commitment to rigorous research, evidence-informed advocacy, strategic partnerships, and translating knowledge into meaningful health and development outcomes.
Research, Evidence, Capacity, Impact

21/09/2026

Newly published articles in the African Journal of Reproductive Health, Volume 30, Number 17 September 2026. Visit this link to see the full articles:
https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/issue/view/207

Addressing infertility as an overlooked priority in the reproductive health agenda in Africa
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.1
Friday Okonofua, Lorretta Ntoimo, Zainab Kwaru Muhammad-Idris, Rosemary Ogu
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7232

Predictors of contraceptive use at first sexual in*******se among adolescent girls in Ratlou local municipality, South Africa
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.2
Boitshwarelo KM. Ngake, Mluleki Tsawe, Ishmael Kalule-Sabiti, Frank Ofosu-Asante, Kolletsane Motshehare, Stephina K. Mbele, Leonard Marevhula
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7234

Trends and demographic patterns of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake in Nigeria
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v3017.3
Rui Bian
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7235

Research trends on intimate partner violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A bibliometric analysis and thematic research opportunities
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.4
Fotarisman Zaluchu, Farold G. Zaluchu, Finley EF. Zaluchu, Mira MY. Zendrato
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7236

Diagnostic performance of combined ultrasound parameters, B-hCG, and estradiol in early caesarean scar pregnancy and their association with intraoperative bleeding during curettage
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.5
Yanan Yang, Man Gao, Qian Zhang, Xiaotong Nie, Lixiao Mi, Chenjia Liu
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7238

Association between parents’ sense of family belonging and parent–infant attachment: Implications for early family relationships
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.6
Esma TosunEsma Tosun, Serap Temiz
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Parenting styles and fertility intention: Mediating effects of childbearing beliefs and psychological resilience
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.7
Zhongxuan Huang, Liyuan Chen, Mengyuan Zhang, Lixuan Huang, Xuan Liu, Jinrun Chen, Yi Zheng, Xiaoyi Wu, Huanran Liao, Hailan Wang, Yanhui Gao, Fan Zhang
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7240


Beliefs and perceptions of sexual and reproductive health and rights among tribal adolescent girls in Kerala, India: A qualitative study
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.8
Smitha JS, Sabitha Nayak, Lija R Nath, Lakshmi Manjeera, PrasannaKumar Shetty k, Nalini M, Manju L
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7241

Combined predictive value of early pregnancy fasting plasma glucose and pre-pregnancy body mass index for gestational diabetes mellitus
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.9
Yanjuan Zhou, Li Li, Wei Zhang
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7242

Explaining the slow decline in child stunting: A multi-stakeholder qualitative case study from Sabang, Indonesia
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i17.10
Fitrah Reynaldi, Dumilah Ayuningtyas, Purnawan Junadi, Prastuti Soewondo, Aripin Ahmad
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7244

Association between antenatal depression and quality of life in pregnant women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: Mediating effects of pregnancy stress and psychological resilience
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i117.11
Yan-Gui Yan-Gui, Daiya Liao, Haiqing Huang, Liyi Zhang
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7245

Review Article

Perceptions of reproductive health among indigenous communities in Africa: A systematic review of cultural beliefs, practices, and health outcomes
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i117.12
Munyangane O. Livhuwani, Mokwena T. Johhannes, Matshidze Pfarelo
Click here to see full article: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/7246

17/09/2026

https://www.ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/issue/view/204

01/09/2026

VACANCY!!!

31/08/2026

One Vision. Multiple Impacts.
Advancing research, strengthening healthcare, and empowering communities to create healthier, more equitable lives. WHARC • AJRH • AGSH — Research. Empower. Transform.