Community perspectives and experiences of quality maternal and newborn care in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea by Alyce N. Wilson, Pele Melepia, Rose Suruka, Priscah Hezeri, Dukduk Kabiu, Delly Babona, Pinip Wapi, Alison Morgan, Joshua P. Vogel, James Beeson, Christopher Morgan, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Michelle J. L. Scoullar, Somu Nosi, Lisa M. Vallely, Elissa Kennedy, Meghan A. Bohren, Caroline S. E. Homer

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The use of newborn foot length to identify low birth weight and preterm babies in Papua New Guinea: A diagnostic accuracy study by Alice Mengi, Lisa M. Vallely, Moses Laman, Eunice Jally, Janeth Kulimbao, Sharon Warel, Regina Enman, Jimmy Aipit, Nicola Low, Michaela A. Riddell

“…The objectives of this study were to determine the diagnostic accuracy of foot length to identify LBW and PTB and to compare foot length measurements of a researcher with those of trained volunteers in Papua New Guinea. Newborn babies were enrolled prospectively with written informed consent from their mothers, who were participating in a clinical trial in Madang Province. …”
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Partnership-defined quality approach to companionship during labour and birth in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea: A mixed-methods study by Alyce N. Wilson, Pele Melepia, Rose Suruka, Priscah Hezeri, Dukduk Kabiu, Delly Babona, Pinip Wapi, Meghan A. Bohren, Joshua P. Vogel, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Alison Morgan, James G. Beeson, Christopher Morgan, Naomi Spotswood, Michelle J. L. Scoullar, Lisa M. Vallely, Caroline S. E. Homer

“…Little is known about the preferences and experiences of companionship in Papua New Guinea (PNG), and how it can be implemented in a culturally appropriate way. …”
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Sexual and reproductive health needs and practices of female sex workers in Papua New Guinea: findings from a biobehavioral survey Kauntim mi tu (‘Count me too’) by Damian Weikum, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Ruthy Neo-Boli, Herick Aeno, Steven G. Badman, Lisa M. Vallely, Barne Willie, Martha Kupul, Parker Hou, Angelyn Amos, Rebecca Narokobi, Simon Pekon, Kelsey Coy, Johanna Wapling, Janet Gare, John M. Kaldor, Andrew J. Vallely, Avi J. Hakim, on behalf of the Kauntim mi tu Study Team

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Low knowledge of newborn danger signs among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea and implications for health seeking behaviour in early infancy – findings from a longitudinal study by Donya Eghrari, Michelle J. L. Scoullar, Alyce N. Wilson, Elizabeth Peach, Arthur Elijah, Pele Melepia, Hadlee SupSup, Lisa M. Vallely, Peter M. Siba, Elissa C. Kennedy, Joshua P. Vogel, Caroline S. E. Homer, Leanne J. Robinson, Freya J. I. Fowkes, William Pomat, Brendan S. Crabb, James G. Beeson, Christopher J. Morgan

“…Little is known about women’s knowledge of newborn danger signs in Papua New Guinea. This study aims to assess this knowledge gap among a cohort of women in East New Britain Province. …”
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Improving maternal and newborn health and reducing stillbirths in the Western Pacific Region – current situation and the way forward by Lisa M. Vallely, Boe Calvert, Manarangi De Silva, Leeanne Panisi, Delly Babona, John Bolnga, Titilola Duro-Aina, Amanda Noovao-Hill, Swaran Naidu, Susannah Leisher, Vicki Flenady, Rachel M. Smith, Joshua P. Vogel, Caroline S.E. Homer

“…Summary: Despite positive trends in many indicators, there remains an unacceptable burden of preventable maternal, newborn deaths and stillbirths every year.This paper provides an overview of the maternal and perinatal outcomes across 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories, including Papua New Guinea. We highlight some unique challenges and provide examples of initiatives in three of the larger countries to contribute to safer childbirth.There are high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality rates in many of the countries, although reliable data are limited. …”
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