Reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Nigeria—a qualitative study of stakeholders’ perceptions about the performance of community health workers and the introduction of community midwifery at primary healthcare level

Reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Nigeria—a qualitative study of stakeholders’ perceptions about the performance of community health workers and the introduction of community midwifery at primary healthcare level

Abstract Background Rural communities in Nigeria account for high maternal and newborn mortality rates in the country. Thus, there is a need for innovative models of service delivery, possibly with greater community engagement. Introducing and strengthening community midwifery practice within the Ni...

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Main Authors: Ekechi Okereke, Salisu Mohammed Ishaku, Godwin Unumeri, Bello Mohammed, Babatunde Ahonsi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Subjects:
Community midwifery
Primary healthcare
Maternal and newborn mortality
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-019-0430-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-019-0430-0

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