Obstetric referrals, complications and health outcomes in maternity wards of large hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study of six hospitals in Guinea, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania

Obstetric referrals, complications and health outcomes in maternity wards of large hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study of six hospitals in Guinea, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania

Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic affected provision and use of maternal health services. This study describes changes in obstetric complications, referrals, stillbirths and maternal deaths during the first year of the pandemic and elucidates pathways to these changes.Design Prospective observational...

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Main Authors: Lenka Benova, Thérèse Delvaux, Alexandre Delamou, Nafissatou Dioubate, Annettee Nakimuli, Aline Semaan, Dinah Amongin, Bosede Bukola Afolabi, Ochuwa Adiketu Babah, Andrea Barnabas Pembe, Sarah Nakubulwa, Olubunmi Ogein, Moses Adroma, William Anzo Adiga, Abdourahmane Diallo, Lamine Diallo, Mamadou Cellou Diallo, Cécé Maomou, Nathanael Mtinangi, Telly Sy, Niane Harissatou, Amani Idris Kikula, Ibrahima Sory Diallo, Aduragbemi Oluwabusayo Banke-Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-09-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/9/e076364.full

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