Browsing Research Papers by Subject "Maternal"
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Factors Associated with Retention of Community Health Workers in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme in Simiyu Region, Tanzania
(AOSIS, 2018-08-02)Abstract Attrition of community health workers (CHWs) continues to threaten the full realisation and sustainability of community-based health programmes globally. Aim: This study aimed to understand factors associated ... -
Factors influencing deliveries at health facilities in a rural Maasai Community in Magadi sub-County, Kenya
(Springer, 2018-01)Background: In response to poor maternal, newborn, and child health indicators in Magadi sub-county, the “Boma” model was launched to promote health facility delivery by establishing community health units and training community ... -
Health providers´ knowledge on maternal and newborn care: implications on health systems strengthening in Vihiga County, Kenya
(The Pan African medical journal, 2020)Pregnant women need access to skilled attendance at birth and emergency obstetric care (EmOC) to avert maternal deaths. While poor EmOC services may explain the high maternal mortality, inadequate knowledge of providers ... -
Opportunities to Integrate Primary Health Care Digital Innovations in Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Kenya
(Open Journal of Clinical Diagnostics, 2022-09-13)Background: Adequate and quality Maternal and Child Health (MNCH) care is considered essential in reduction of maternal and child mortality. More than half of the global maternal deaths (66%) are in sub-Saharan Africa with ...