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Religious, socio-cultural norms and gender stereotypes influence uptake and utilization of maternal health services among the Digo community in Kwale, Kenya: a qualitative study

Reproductive Health, 2020
Background Maternal health outcomes in resource-limited settings are typically influenced by supply-side factors affecting the provision of quality health services. The extent to which demand-side factors contribute to this influence is unclear. We aimed
V. Mochache, George Wanje, Lucy Nyagah, Amyn Lakhani, H. El-Busaidy, M. Temmerman, P. Gichangi   +6 more
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Adverse Childhood Experiences among American Indian/Alaska Native Children: The 2011-2012 National Survey of Children’s Health

Scientifica, 2016
We examined parent-reported adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and associated outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children aged 0–17 years from the 2011-2012 National Survey of Children’s Health.
Mary Kay Kenney, Gopal K. Singh
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The cost of maternal health services in low-income and middle-income countries from a provider’s perspective: a systematic review

BMJ Global Health, 2020
Introduction Maternal health services are effective in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with pregnancy and childbirth. We conducted a systematic review on costs of maternal health services in low-income and middle-income countries from the
A. Banke-Thomas, I. Abejirinde, F. I. Ayomoh, Oluwasola Banke-Thomas, E. Eboreime, C. Ameh   +5 more
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Maternal Health Services Set Toolkit for Pharmacists [PDF]

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2021
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has predicted a shortage of 55,000 primary care physicians by 2032.[1][1] 3.7 million births were registered in the U.S. in 2018. Over 6% of those women had late (beginning in the third trimester) or no prenatal care.[2][2] Preterm birth ...
Nidhi, Gandhi, Savannah, Cunningham, Allie Jo, Shipman, Brandy, Seignemartin   +3 more
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Maternal health services utilization and maternal mortality in China: a longitudinal study from 2009 to 2016

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background The Chinese government introduced the maternal health services as part of the Basic Public Health Service (BPHS) project in 2009. While China has made progress in reducing maternal mortality, the longitudinal association between the ...
Pengyu Zhao, Xueyan Han, Lili You, Yu Zhao, Li Yang, Yuanli Liu   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Equity in maternal health in South Africa: analysis of health service access and health status in a national household survey [PDF]

, 2013
Background: South Africa is increasingly focused on reducing maternal mortality. Documenting variation in access to maternal health services across one of the most inequitable nations could assist in re-direction of resources.
Blaauw, Duane, Chersich, Matthew, Dwane, Ntabozuko, Goudge, Jane, Wabiri, Njeri, Zuma, Khangelani   +5 more
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“I cannot say no when a pregnant woman needs my support to get to the health centre”: involvement of community health workers in Rwanda’s maternal health

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
Background In Rwanda, maternal community health workers (M-CHWs) are involved in the country’s overall health system. In maternal health, their role includes the provision of preventive and promotional health services at the community level. They provide
Germaine Tuyisenge, Celestin Hategeka, Isaac Luginaah, David F. Cechetto, Stephen Rulisa   +4 more
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Increasing midwifery capability on maternal health service

Gaceta Sanitaria, 2021
This study aimed to determine the differences in midwives' knowledge, attitudes, motivation and abilities regarding maternal health care after an intervention.This was an experimental research study with a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group.
Risnah, Risnah, Amiruddin, Ridwan, Mustamin, Mustamin, Irwan, Muhammad, Mukhtar, Musdalifah, Nurhidayah, Nurhidayah, Gani, Nurul Fadillah, Hadrayani, Eka, Muthahharah, Muthahharah, Yustilawati, Eva   +9 more
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The Impact of Ethnic-Immigrant Status and Obesity-Related Risk Factors on Behavioral Problems among US Children and Adolescents

Scientifica, 2012
We examined the prevalence and correlates of parent-reported behavioral problems among immigrants and US-born children aged 6–17 years. The 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health was used to develop an 11-item factor-based behavioral problems index ...
Gopal K. Singh, Stella M. Yu
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Delivering at Home or in a Health Facility? Health-Seeking Behaviour of Women and the Role of Traditional birth attendants in Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2013
Traditional birth attendants retain an important role in reproductive and maternal health in Tanzania. The Tanzanian Government promotes TBAs in order to provide maternal and neonatal health counselling and initiating timely referral, however, their role
A Byrne, AZ Bhutta, B Obrist, C Ronsmans, CK Kaingu, Constanze Pfeiffer, G Mbaruku, K Gross, M Koblinsky, M Magoma, M Mamdani, M Mrisho, M Mrisho, ME Kruk, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, National Bureau of Statistics, National Bureau of Statistics, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and ICF Macro, OM Campbell, OMR Campbell, OU Umeora, Rosemarie Mwaipopo, S Nyanzi, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization   +28 more
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