Review of global literature on maternal health interventions and outcomes related to provision of skilled birth attendance
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Abstract:
This paper aims to provide an overview of some of the recent findings on maternal health interventions and outcomes, more specifically focused on the role of skilled birth attendants. It will capture the significant results of key studies conducted in developing countries, with special attention to vulnerable women and their families who live in remote rural communities out of reach of functioning referral health services. The main purpose of the paper is to review the evidence for the effectiveness of skilled birth attendance and the role of TBAs, to analyse the research methodology used and to identify gaps in research linked with maternal health outcomes. This formative review will help to guide future research in the effectiveness of skilled birth attendance.
Authors:
Canavan, A.
Series Title:
KIT Working papers series
Category:
Research
Serial number:
WPS.H3
Keywords:
maternal and child health
,
rural development
,
health services
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
PAGE:
46
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Year:
2009
Right:
© 2008 Royal Tropical Institute. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License.
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Title:
Review of global literature on maternal health interventions and outcomes related to provision of skilled birth attendance