Many qualitative research studies acknowledge the possibility of social desirability bias (a tendency to represent reality in alignment of what is perceived to be socially acceptable) as a limitation that creates complexities ...
The study shows that enhancing the collaborative interactions between midwives and Health Extension Workers (HEW) is important to increase the reach and impact of Antenatal care (ANC) services and improve maternal, newborn ...
The objective of this cluster randomized trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of functional maternity waiting homes (MWH) combined with community mobilization by trained local leaders in improving institutional births ...
Geographical and financial barriers are frequently cited as barriers to reaching skilled obstetric care during and after birth. This cluster-randomized trial was designed to evaluate the effects of access to upgraded ...
The study showed that common reasons for not attending antenatal care (ANC) included women’s lack of awareness of its importance (48%), distance to the health facility (23%) and unavailability of transportation (14%). ...
The study findings point to global pressures in terms of maximizing health investments, and questions how social, political, and economic determinants of health are addressed through broader development agendas. The article ...
The complete book of eleven chapters is presented in four sections, respectively covering issues related to governance, health, gender and land. This document encompasses Chapters 1 and 2, which contextualize issues through ...
In Bauchi State (northern Nigeria), “kunika” describes a short interval between successive births, understood as becoming pregnant again before the previous child is weaned. Participants of the study mapped common causes ...
Short birth interval is more common among women in low- and middle-income countries. Identifying actionable aspects of short birth interval is necessary to address the problem. The review concludes that research has most ...
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative(2021)
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) initiatives have made important strides towards improving the lives of women and children in 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This two-page brief provides an ...
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative(2021)
This impact brief outlines the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) approach; it highlights achievements, and shares success stories. The results can be scaled in order to continue to move towards ...
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa Initiative(2021)
Communities that are more involved in research are more likely to share information, take ownership of successful solutions, and push for lasting change in women's and children's health. Identifying women and men champions ...