Maternity waiting homes as part of a comprehensive approach to maternal and newborn care: a cross-sectional survey
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2384-6
Abstract: BackgroundIncreased encounters with the healthcare system at multiple levels have the potential to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. The literature is replete with evidence on the impact of antenatal care and postnatal care to improve… read more here.
Keywords: maternal newborn; cross sectional; maternity waiting; care ... See more keywords
Characteristics of maternity waiting homes and the women who use them: Findings from a baseline cross-sectional household survey among SMGL-supported districts in Zambia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209815
Abstract: Objective Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) have been identified as one solution to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality by bringing women living in hard-to-reach areas closer to a hospital or health center that provides emergency obstetric… read more here.
Keywords: women use; supported districts; maternity waiting; health ... See more keywords