Search for dissertations about: "Maternal-and-Newborn Health Group"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Maternal-and-Newborn Health Group.

2. 1. Quality Improvement System for Maternal and Newborn Health Care Services at District and Sub-district Hospitals in Bangladesh

   Author : Farzana Islam; Koustuv Dalal; Charli Eriksson; Fazlur Rahman; Aminur Rahman; Ragnar Westerling; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bangladesh; hospital; maternal health; newborn health; quality improvement;

   Abstract : In Bangladesh, research focusing on the quality of maternal and newborn health (MNH) services in hospitals remains neglected. There have only been a few studies conducted on quality issues and found the quality of MNH care provided at district and sub-district hospitals to be poor. READ MORE

4. 2. "If really we are committed things can change starting from us providers" Improving postpartum care : A facilitation intervention at government-owned health institutions in a low-resource suburb in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

   Author : Eunice Pallangyo; Pia Olsson; Carina Källestål; Columba Mbekenga; Christine Rubertsson; Marie Berg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Globally, postpartum care is a neglected area in the continuum of maternal and newborn services. Facilitation interventions focusing on addressing local problems report positive results in improving the health of mothers and newborns in low-resource settings. READ MORE

5. 3. Knowledge Translation in Vietnam : Evaluating facilitation as a tool for improved neonatal health and survival

   Author : Leif Eriksson; Lars Wallin; Lars-Åke Persson; Uwe Ewald; Kate Gerrish; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Knowledge translation; Facilitation; Neonatal mortality; Primary health care; Vietnam; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

   Abstract : Neonatal mortality remains a problem worldwide, despite the existence of low-cost and evidence-based interventions. Unfortunately, the translation of these interventions into practice is deficient. READ MORE

6. 4. Neonatal Mortality in Vietnam : Challenges and Effects of a Community-Based Participatory Intervention

   Author : Nguyen Thu Nga; Lars-Åke Persson; Uwe Ewald; Annika Johansson; David Osrin; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Facilitation; Local stakeholder group; Maternal-and-Newborn Health Group; Neonatal mortality; Primary health care; Vietnam; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

   Abstract : Globally neonatal mortality accounts for 40% of under-five deaths. Participatory interventions where the local problems are addressed have been successful in some settings. READ MORE

7. 5. Intervention for improved newborn feeding and survival where HIV is common : Perceptions and effects of a community-based package for maternal and newborn care in a South African township

   Author : Petrida Ijumba; Lars-Ake Persson; Debra Jackson; Mark Tomlinson; Jerker Liljestrand; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV; Community Health Workers; Exclusive breastfeeding; Formula feeding; South Africa;

   Abstract : South Africa recently changed infant feeding policy within Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV from free formula to recommendation of breastfeeding for all. The country is evaluating the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting mothers and newborns. READ MORE