Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

The impact of selected post-abortion care strategies : a systematic review : protocol

Tripney, Janice | [2010]
  • Author(s): Tripney, Janice
  • Publisher: University of London. Evidence for policy and practice. Information and co-ordinating centre (EPPI-centre)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: abortion, maternal health services, maternal welfare
This protocol will contribute to the growing evidence base on the effectiveness of post-abortion care. The review will consider those aspects of post-abortion care programmes that are concerned with family planning services and training related to any aspect of post-abortion care.

Stigma and discrimination : key barriers to achieving global goals for maternal health and elimination of new child HIV infections

Turan, Janet and Nyblade, Laura and Monfiston, Philippe | 2012
  • Author(s): Turan, Janet and Nyblade, Laura and Monfiston, Philippe
  • Publisher: Futures group. Health policy project
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: aids, health policy, maternal health services, maternal welfare, discrimination
Integrating maternal health and HIV services may not be enough to overcome social barriers that keep women from accessing health services. Clinical services schould become more convenient for pregnant women; maternal and child health services must address HIV-related stigma and discrimination.

The role of HIV-related stigma in utilization of skilled childbirth services in rural Kenya : a prospective mixed-methods study

Turan, Janet M. | 2012
  • Author(s): Turan, Janet M.
  • Publisher: Public library of science (PLoS) medicine]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health personnel, maternal health services, aids, discrimination, rural areas, kenya
Findings of this study point to the urgent need for interventions to reduce HIV-related stigma, not only for improving quality of life among persons living with HIV, but also for better health outcomes among all childbearing women and their families.

The study of HIV and antenatal care integration in pregnancy in Kenya : design, methods, and baseline results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Turan, Janet M. | 2012
  • Author(s): Turan, Janet M.
  • Publisher: Public library of science] (PLoS)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: rural areas, aids, disease prevention, maternal health services, maternal and child health, africa
This is the first trial of ANC and HIV service integration in rural Africa. Critical evidence is expected regarding implementation and effectiveness of this service delivery strategy, with important implications to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and improve maternal health.

Community-based postabortion care : a collaborative intervention in Kenya's western and Nyanza provinces

Turner, Katherine | 2003]
  • Author(s): Turner, Katherine
  • Publisher: Ipas [etc.
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: reproductive health, abortion, kenya
This report describes the intervention and its results, conclusions and lessons learned and makes recommendations for future community-based PAC interventions.
 

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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.