TY - JOUR
T1 - Improving global maternal health
T2 - Progress, challenges, and promise
AU - Requejo, Jennifer H.
AU - Merialdi, Mario
AU - Bustreo, Flavia
PY - 2011/12
Y1 - 2011/12
N2 - Purpose of review: This review discusses the unprecedented global commitment to improve maternal health and scientific advancements in the field achieved during the last year. Recent findings: Achievements at political, scientific, and programmatic levels targeted at improving maternal health, especially in low-resource settings, are described. Remaining challenges are discussed and the most promising areas of research and practice aimed at addressing these challenges are identified. Summary: For the first time in decades, it is evident that progress in reducing mortality on a global scale is possible. Results showing increases in coverage of key maternal health interventions and the establishment of a system for promoting accountability are key determinants of that progress.
AB - Purpose of review: This review discusses the unprecedented global commitment to improve maternal health and scientific advancements in the field achieved during the last year. Recent findings: Achievements at political, scientific, and programmatic levels targeted at improving maternal health, especially in low-resource settings, are described. Remaining challenges are discussed and the most promising areas of research and practice aimed at addressing these challenges are identified. Summary: For the first time in decades, it is evident that progress in reducing mortality on a global scale is possible. Results showing increases in coverage of key maternal health interventions and the establishment of a system for promoting accountability are key determinants of that progress.
KW - access to care
KW - maternal mortality
KW - political commitment
KW - progress
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U2 - 10.1097/GCO.0b013e32834cdc9b
DO - 10.1097/GCO.0b013e32834cdc9b
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22037163
AN - SCOPUS:81255157511
SN - 1040-872X
VL - 23
SP - 465
EP - 470
JO - Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
JF - Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
IS - 6
ER -