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Closing the Justice Gap in Maternal Health.

Lisa R Roberts¹, Patricia M Burke², Carmen Kiraly³

¹Loma Linda University, CA, USA.

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Summary

Maternal health is a key component of global justice for women and girls. Addressing preventable maternal mortality requires coordinated policy, workforce support, and evidence-based strategies like midwifery care.

Keywords:

global justice health equity maternal health midwifery policy transcultural nursing

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Global Health
Human Rights
Public Policy

Background:

The United Nations prioritized justice for all women and girls at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70).
Preventable maternal morbidity and mortality highlight systemic inequities in global health and societal systems.
Maternal health is integral to achieving broader justice and equity for women and girls.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss maternal health as a fundamental aspect of justice for all women and girls.
To explore strategies for advancing maternal health within global justice frameworks.
To advocate for the integration of maternal health into policy and human rights discussions.

Main Methods:

Literature review and policy analysis.
Discussion of evidence-based strategies for maternal health improvement.
Examination of the role of international forums like CSW70.

Main Results:

Maternal health is a critical indicator of societal equity and a human right.
Coordinated policy, workforce support, and accountability are essential for advancing maternal health.
Midwifery-led care, maternal mortality reviews, and community-based models are effective strategies.

Conclusions:

Maternal health justice requires multi-sector collaboration, national accountability, and culturally appropriate care.
Nurses, midwives, and birth support professionals are vital in policy development.
Recognizing maternal health as a human right is crucial for global equity and justice.