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 …

Midwives' experiences of performing obstetric ultrasounds in antenatal care in eastern Ethiopia: Qualitative exploratory study

M Tefera, H Mezmur, M Jemal, N Assefa - Women's Health, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended inclusion of an
ultrasound scan as part of routine antenatal care to improve pregnancy outcomes. However …

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 Ethiopia

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

'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 …

Knowledge, attitude, barriers, and associated factors of obstetric ultrasound among pregnant women in public hospitals, Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study

ZW Haile, AG Gurmu - Journal of Ultrasound, 2024 - Springer
Background Obstetric ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging modality that uses sound waves
to provide a real-time image of the foetus. Women's knowledge of and attitudes toward …

Maternal health care professionals' experiences and views on the use of obstetric ultrasound in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study

I Mogren, J Ntaganira, JPS Sengoma… - BMC Health Services …, 2021 - Springer
Background This study, undertaken in Rwanda, aimed to investigate health professionals'
experiences and views on the following topics: current clinical guidelines for ultrasound from …