Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Still too far to walk : literature review of the determinants of delivery service use

Gabrysch, Sabine and Campbell, Oona M.R. | 2009
  • Author(s): Gabrysch, Sabine and Campbell, Oona M.R.
  • Publisher: BioMed central
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: midwives, maternal health services, health care delivery
Studies of the determinants of skilled attendance concentrate on sociocultural and economic accessibility variables and neglect variables of perceived need and physical accessibility. It is important to consider as many influential factors as possible in any analysis of delivery service use.

Annual performance report 2011-2012

Gagnebe-Marriott, Heidi and Lindley-Jones, Hanna and Kilfedder, Catherine | 2012
  • Author(s): Gagnebe-Marriott, Heidi and Lindley-Jones, Hanna and Kilfedder, Catherine
  • Publisher: International planned parenthood federation (IPPF)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health policy, health personnel, maternal health services, reproductive health, women's rights
\\sl276\\slmult1This report opens with an overview of external challenges that threaten sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world with a focus on opposition, funding, the availability of health workers, conflict and natural disasters, and health information systems.

Access to facility delivery and caesarean section in north-central Liberia : a cross-sectional community-based study

Gartland, Matthew G. | 2012
  • Author(s): Gartland, Matthew G.
  • Publisher: British medical association (BMA)]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: midwives, health education, maternal health services, liberia
Study about birthing service utilisation and motives of women seeking or not seeking care. There is an enormous unmet need for maternal health services. Outreach and referral services and community-based education among women and traditional midwives are vital to improve utilisation of care.

Barriers to utilization of maternal health care facilities among pregnant and non-pregnant women of child bearing age in Maiduguri metropolitan council (MMC) and Jere LGAs of Borno state

Gazali, W.A. and Muktar, Falmata and Mohammed Gana, Mahamoud | 2012
  • Author(s): Gazali, W.A. and Muktar, Falmata and Mohammed Gana, Mahamoud
  • Publisher: Wilolud journals
  • Pages: 12--21
  • Keywords: maternal mortality, maternal welfare, maternal health services, nigeria
Poverty, socio-cultural beliefs and practices, attitude of health workers and availability of facility and quality service prevent optimal use of obstetric services and care.

Caring for women with abortion complications in Ethiopia : national estimates and future implications

Gebreselassie, Hailemichael | 2010
  • Author(s): Gebreselassie, Hailemichael
  • Publisher: Guttmacher institute]
  • Pages: 6--15
  • Keywords: abortion, maternal health services, maternal welfare, mortality, ethiopia
The study reported here analyses the demand for postabortion care and morbidity from complications of unsafe abortion and miscarriage in Ethiopia in 2008. It also examines the severity of postabortion cases treated in a nationally representative sample of hospitals and other health facilities.
 

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This information portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents. It shares examples of practical projects and initiatives that have been undertaken to contribute to Millennium Development Goal 5: Improving maternal health, particularly in developing countries. Find your resources in the database.