Could Postnatal Women’s Groups Be Used to Improve Outcomes for Mothers and Children in High-Income Countries? A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10995-018-2606-y
Abstract: Introduction Participatory postnatal women’s groups have been shown to have a significant impact on maternal and neonatal mortality in low-income countries. However, it is not clear whether this approach can be translated to high-income countries… read more here.
Keywords: high income; postnatal women; group; women groups ... See more keywords
The equity impact of community women’s groups to reduce neonatal mortality: a meta-analysis of four cluster randomized trials
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DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyx160
Abstract: Abstract Background Socioeconomic inequalities in neonatal mortality are substantial in many developing countries. Little is known about how to address this problem. Trials in Asia and Africa have shown strong impacts on neonatal mortality of… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; equity impact; analysis; mortality ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of participatory women’s groups scaled up by the public health system to improve birth outcomes in Jharkhand, eastern India: a pragmatic cluster non-randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005066
Abstract: Introduction The WHO recommends community mobilisation with women’s groups practising participatory learning and action (PLA) to improve neonatal survival in high-mortality settings. This intervention has not been evaluated at scale with government frontline workers. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: cluster non; trial; health; mortality ... See more keywords
Effects of integrated economic and health interventions with women’s groups on health-related knowledge, behaviours and outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046856
Abstract: Introduction Economic groups, such as microfinance or self-help groups are widely implemented in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Women’s groups are voluntary groups, which aim to improve the well-being of members through activities, such as… read more here.
Keywords: health interventions; integrated economic; review; women groups ... See more keywords
Women’s groups and COVID-19: An evidence review on savings groups in Africa
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DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.13550.1
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and some of the associated policy responses have resulted in significant gendered impacts that may reverse recent progress in gender equality, including in sub-Saharan Africa. This paper presents emerging… read more here.
Keywords: groups covid; covid evidence; group; savings groups ... See more keywords
WOmen's Action for Mums and Bubs (WOMB) Trial Protocol: A Non-randomized Stepped Wedge Implementation Trial of Participatory Women's Groups to Improve the Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mothers and Children in Australia
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00073
Abstract: Introduction: In Australia, there have been improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal health, however inequities remain. There is increasing international evidence illustrating the effectiveness of Participatory Women's Groups (PWGs) in improving Maternal and… read more here.
Keywords: trial; torres strait; strait islander; aboriginal torres ... See more keywords