“Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system
Plain Language Summary Optimising the health of women and men in preparation for childbearing can influence pregnancy outcomes positively. This optimisation can be achieved through the provision of preconception care. In many low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria, preconception care is...
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| author | Oludoyinmola O. Ojifinni Latifat Ibisomi |
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| description | Plain Language Summary Optimising the health of women and men in preparation for childbearing can influence pregnancy outcomes positively. This optimisation can be achieved through the provision of preconception care. In many low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria, preconception care is provided in a haphazard manner with no guidelines to structure the service. In this article, the findings from discussions with health care providers and policymakers in Nigeria are presented. These findings show that preconception care can be deployed in a structured manner through collaboration between health care providers and integration with the existing maternal and child health services. Guiding policies can be provided by inclusion of preconception care in the existing health-related policies in the country. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c4510e028a9c49c69379b14c6b0823d72022-12-22T02:41:35ZengBMCReproductive Health1742-47552022-06-0119111210.1186/s12978-022-01454-2“Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health systemOludoyinmola O. Ojifinni0Latifat Ibisomi1School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the WitwatersrandDivision of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of the WitwatersrandPlain Language Summary Optimising the health of women and men in preparation for childbearing can influence pregnancy outcomes positively. This optimisation can be achieved through the provision of preconception care. In many low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria, preconception care is provided in a haphazard manner with no guidelines to structure the service. In this article, the findings from discussions with health care providers and policymakers in Nigeria are presented. These findings show that preconception care can be deployed in a structured manner through collaboration between health care providers and integration with the existing maternal and child health services. Guiding policies can be provided by inclusion of preconception care in the existing health-related policies in the country.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01454-2Preconception care service deploymentHealth system readinessPreconception care policyIntegration of preconception care serviceCollaboration for preconception care |
| spellingShingle | Oludoyinmola O. Ojifinni Latifat Ibisomi “Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system Reproductive Health Preconception care service deployment Health system readiness Preconception care policy Integration of preconception care service Collaboration for preconception care |
| title | “Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system |
| title_full | “Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system |
| title_fullStr | “Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system |
| title_full_unstemmed | “Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system |
| title_short | “Is the health system ready?” A qualitative exploration of stakeholders’ opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the Nigerian health system |
| title_sort | is the health system ready a qualitative exploration of stakeholders opinions about the feasibility of preconception care services in the nigerian health system |
| topic | Preconception care service deployment Health system readiness Preconception care policy Integration of preconception care service Collaboration for preconception care |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01454-2 |
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