Essays about: "Postnatal care."

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  1. 1. Quality improvements contributing to effective midwife-led care : a Minor Field Study in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Sarah Johansson; Viola Nyroos; [2023]
    Keywords : Experiences; Kenya; Maternity nurses; Midwives; Quality Improvement; Barnmorskor; Kenya; Kvalitetsförbättring; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser;

    Abstract : This study was a sub-study based on the MIDWIZE capacity building program for public health officials in maternal and child health. This is a leadership program where participants conduct a quality improvement project at a selected health facility in their respective country. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring relevant features associated with measles nonvaccination using a machine learning approach

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Orlando Olaya Bucaro; [2020]
    Keywords : Elastic Net; Variable selection; Determinants of immunization; Regularized Regression; Philippines;

    Abstract : Measles is resurging around the world, and large outbreaks have been observed in several parts of the world. In 2019 the Philippines suffered a major measles outbreak partly due to low immunization rates in certain parts of the population. READ MORE

  4. 3. Barriers affecting women’s decision to seek care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period in rural Kenya

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Carolina Mikaelsdotter; [2019]
    Keywords : Barriers; Water; sanitation hygiene WASH ; Health seeking behaviour; Antenatal care; Postnatal care.;

    Abstract : Background: Antenatal care (ANC), facility delivery and postnatal care (PNC), are proven to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in high burden settings. However, few rural pregnant women use these services sufficiently and it is essential to identify the barriers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mother and Baby Are Fine - A Qualitative Study on Marginalization, Gender Sensitive Healthcare and Quality in Swedish Obstetric Care

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Pedagogik; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

    Author : Dorothea Brehmer; [2018]
    Keywords : Marginalization; Gender Sensitive Healthcare; Power Structures; Medicalization; Normalization; Quality of Care; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In recent years, insufficient obstetric care has been a highly debated topic in Swedish media and politics. However, despite reports on e.g. the country’s high prevalence of birthing injuries, the recent closing of numerous maternity wards and a severe lack of midwives, the development of Sweden’s medical birth outcomes has been stable. READ MORE

  6. 5. A qualitative study of barriers to access and use of pre-paid postnatal care services among mothers under the reproductive health voucher system in rural Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Denis Muwanguzi; [2018]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: The first six weeks following a delivery is a critical period for the mother and the newborn. Despite removing out-of-pocket fees at a postnatal care access point in some parts of Uganda, few mothers utilize pre-paid services. READ MORE