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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
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[Improving access to maternities: a key challenge in low-resource settings].
Fleur Hierink1,2, Michel Brun3, Jean-Pierre Monet3
1Groupe GeoHealth, Institut de santé globale, Faculté de médecine, Université de Genève, 1211 Genève 4.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|July 26, 2023
Summary
Pregnant women in low-income countries struggle to access emergency obstetric care due to service availability and staffing issues. An innovative approach and new global indicator aim to improve access and reduce maternal mortality.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Maternal Health
- Healthcare Access
Context:
- Low- and middle-income countries face significant barriers to emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
- Challenges include limited service availability, poor geographical distribution, and shortages of qualified personnel and infrastructure.
Purpose:
- To present an innovative approach by the United Nations Population Fund and the University of Geneva to enhance emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
- To introduce a new global indicator for assessing and improving access to these critical services.
Summary:
- The initiative, implemented in 14 countries, focuses on optimizing service quality and geographical accessibility.
- A novel global indicator is proposed, requiring diverse data beyond traditional metrics for a comprehensive assessment of service access.
Impact:
- Contributes to the reduction of maternal mortality by providing a more nuanced understanding of healthcare access.
- Offers a framework for improving healthcare delivery and policy in resource-limited settings.
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