Why women die after reaching the hospital : a qualitative critical incident analysis of the ‘third delay’ in postconflict northern Uganda

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2021-02-25

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BMJ

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After reaching the health facility, a pregnant woman goes through a complex pathway that leads to delays in receiving emergency obstetrics and newborn care (EmONC). Five reasons were identified: shortage of medicines and supplies, lack of blood and functionality of operating theatres, gaps in staff coverage, gaps in staff skills, and delays in the interfacility referral system. Shortage of medicines and supplies was central in most of the pathways. Improvement of skills, better management of meagre human resources, and availability of essential medical supplies in health facilities may help increase emergency readiness.

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OBSTETRICS, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CHILDBIRTH, HEALTH FACILITIES, MATERNAL MORTALITY, POST-CONFLICT SOCIETIES, NEWBORN HEALTH, ESSENTIAL DRUGS, UGANDA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60525

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
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)