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International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Improving emergency obstetric care (EmOC) is possible even in challenging settings. Projects focused on facility and community interventions to enhance EmOC availability, quality, and utilization, reducing maternal deaths.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal Health
  • Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • Maternal mortality remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Effective emergency obstetric care (EmOC) is crucial for preventing maternal deaths.
  • The Prevention of Maternal Mortality (PMM) Network aimed to address gaps in EmOC delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and test interventions for reducing maternal deaths through improved EmOC.
  • To assess the impact of facility-based and community-based interventions on EmOC.
  • To identify lessons for program planners on enhancing EmOC.

Main Methods:

  • Interventions in health facilities to improve skills, services, and reduce treatment delays.
  • Community-based interventions addressing transport, funding, and information barriers to EmOC.

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  • Multi-country project implementation in challenging conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated feasibility of improving EmOC delivery even in difficult environments.
    • Showcased that EmOC can be enhanced by focusing on peripheral facilities and diverse staff, not just hospitals and physicians.
    • Found that improved EmOC utilization is linked to community awareness of well-functioning services.

    Conclusions:

    • Improving EmOC is achievable through targeted facility and community-level interventions.
    • Community engagement and education play a vital role in increasing EmOC utilization.
    • Enhancing EmOC can be cost-effective by leveraging existing infrastructure and personnel.