[HTML][HTML] Enablers and barriers to introduction of obstetrics ultrasound service at primary care facilities in a resource-limited setting: a qualitative study in four regions of …

MA Roro, AD Aredo, T Kebede, AS Estifanos - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of
eight ANC contacts during pregnancy, of which having one ultrasound examination before …

[HTML][HTML] Institutionalization of limited obstetric ultrasound leading to increased antenatal, skilled delivery, and postnatal service utilization in three regions of Ethiopia: A …

HS Abawollo, MD Argaw, ZT Tsegaye, IA Beshir… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background A minimum of one ultrasound scan is recommended for all pregnant women
before the 24th week of gestation. In Ethiopia, there is a shortage of skilled manpower to …

[HTML][HTML] Experiences of midwives on Vscan limited obstetric ultrasound use: a qualitative exploratory study

MD Argaw, HS Abawollo, ZT Tsegaye, IA Beshir… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Ethiopia is a low-income country located in the horn of Africa's sub-Saharan
region, with very high incidences of maternal and neonatal mortality. Quality antenatal care …

Health professionals' perspectives on the role of obstetric ultrasonography in maternity care in rural eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative descriptive study

M Tefera, H Mezmur, M Jemal, N Assefa - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective The purpose of this exploratory study was to assess healthcare providers'
perspectives on maternity care following the introduction of ultrasound services in the area …

Prenatal ultrasound utilization and its associated factors among pregnant women in Jimma town public health institutions, Ethiopia

A Yetwale, T Kabeto, T Biyazin… - Health services research …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Ultrasound scanning is an integral part of antenatal care worldwide. However,
little is known about the utilization of obstetric ultrasound in Ethiopia. This study aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] Health professionals' experiences and views on obstetric ultrasound in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study

S Holmlund, J Ntaganira, K Edvardsson, PT Lan… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Implementation of ultrasound in antenatal care (ANC) in low-income countries
has been shown to increase pregnant women's compliance with ANC visits, and facilitate …

[HTML][HTML] Contribution of portable obstetric ultrasound service innovation in averting maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortalities at semi-urban health centers of …

HS Abawollo, ZT Tsegaye, BF Desta, IA Beshir… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Background The maternal and neonatal mortalities in Ethiopia are high. To achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals, innovations in ultrasound scanning and surveillance …

'Essential but not always available when needed'–an interview study of physicians' experiences and views regarding use of obstetric ultrasound in Tanzania

A Åhman, HL Kidanto, M Ngarina… - Global Health …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background The value of obstetric ultrasound in high-income countries has been
extensively explored but evidence is still lacking regarding the role of obstetric ultrasound in …

Effect of USAID-funded obstetric ultrasound service interventions on maternal and perinatal health outcomes at primary healthcare facilities in Ethiopia: a propensity …

K Yitbarek, A Tuji, YK Alemayehu, D Tadesse… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective A dimensional shift in the health service delivery in the primary healthcare setting
is required to raise maternal and child well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of …

Impact of ultrasound scanning on pregnant women's compliance with attendance at antenatal care visits and supervised delivery at primary healthcare centres in …

G Luntsi, AC Ugwu, CC Ohagwu, O Kalu, M Sidi… - Radiography, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction The world health organisation (WHO) recommends at least one ultrasound scan
amidst eight antenatal care visits, however, most pregnant women in low and middle-income …