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Oct 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4333
Emery HezagiraCorresponding author
The motivations and barriers experienced by community health workers (CHWs) during the delivery of maternal and child health (MCH) services are less documented in Rwanda. This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators of implementing MCH care as perceived by CHWs. A descriptive qualitativ…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-19-2589
Alpha Ahmadou DialloCorresponding author
Several studies show that policies to improve maternal and infant health must be contextualised within broader questions and commitments concerning women’s empowerment. There are, however, two-way linkages between women’s empowerment and reproductive services. Certain institutional approaches that s…
Dec 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-23-4750
Mousami GodarCorresponding author
Background Preconception care is a crucial aspect of maternal and child healthcare services that aims to mitigate adverse pregnancy outcomes and enhance the desired health outcomes for women, newborns, and children. Despite the continuous multi-sectoral efforts in preconception care, maternal mortal…
Nov 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-2108.jcc-21-3975
Mulusew Alemneh SinishawCorresponding author
Background Eighty five percent of cervical cancer occurrence in resource-poor countries. Contributing factors for these are inadequate knowledge about the disease, early initiation of sexual intercourse and multiple sexual partners. Early screening is an intervention in reduction of maternal deaths…
Mar 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-137X.ji-15-834
Rajeev Z KompithraCorresponding author
The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in India delivers vaccines under its policy, through government hospitals, health centers and outreach clinics. However, the national average full immunization coverage is stagnating at about 70%. The days and times of clinics are not always convenient for…