Research sets out key obstacles to maternal health in rural Tanzania

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2018-06-12

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Transportation and medical supplies cost more than rural women can afford. Tanzania has limited resources for rural districts, few skilled birth attendants and a shortage of medical supplies. The article briefly reviews the study which found that community members and policymakers have similar priorities for improving maternal health. These involve social and structural changes such as improved accessibility/ transport to health facilities, as well as supply of equipment and medication. Some strategies have been developed to address these priorities and improve safe deliveries.

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ANTENATAL CARE, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, CHILDBIRTH, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH FACILITIES, HEALTH POLICY, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS, RURAL HEALTH, TANZANIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60497

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) / Innovation pour la santé des mères et des enfants d’Afrique (IMCHA)
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) / Santé maternelle et infantile (MCH)