Abstract
Objective:The aim of the study was to determine the feasibility of improved maternal-neonatal care-seeking and household practices using an approach scalable under Nepal's primary health-care services.Study Design:Impact was assessed by pre- and post-intervention surveys of women delivering within the previous 12 months. Each district sample comprised 30 clusters, each with 30 respondents. The intervention consisted primarily of community-based antenatal counseling and dispensing and an early postnatal home visit; most activities were carried out by community-based health volunteers.Result:There were notable improvements in most household practice and service utilization indicators, although results regarding care-seeking for danger signs were mixed.Conclusion:It is feasible in a Nepal setting to significantly improve utilization of maternal-neonatal services and household practices, using the resources available under the government primary health-care system. This has the potential to significantly reduce neonatal mortality.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 388-395 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Perinatology |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2010 |
Keywords
- Care-seeking
- Community health worker
- Community-based
- Essential newborn care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology