Advances in the measurement of coverage for RMNCH and nutrition: from contact to effective coverage
Current methods for measuring intervention coverage for reproductive, maternal, newborn,
and child health and nutrition (RMNCH+ N) do not adequately capture the quality of services …
and child health and nutrition (RMNCH+ N) do not adequately capture the quality of services …
Early antenatal care visit: a systematic analysis of regional and global levels and trends of coverage from 1990 to 2013
Background The timing of the first antenatal care visit is paramount for ensuring optimal
health outcomes for women and children, and it is recommended that all pregnant women …
health outcomes for women and children, and it is recommended that all pregnant women …
Measures matter: a scoping review of maternal and newborn indicators
Background A variety of global-level monitoring initiatives have recommended indicators for
tracking progress in maternal and newborn health. As a first step supporting the work of …
tracking progress in maternal and newborn health. As a first step supporting the work of …
Childhood vaccines and antibiotic use in low-and middle-income countries
Vaccines may reduce the burden of antimicrobial resistance, in part by preventing infections
for which treatment often includes the use of antibiotics,,–. However, the effects of …
for which treatment often includes the use of antibiotics,,–. However, the effects of …
Assessment of the validity of the measurement of newborn and maternal health-care coverage in hospitals (EN-BIRTH): an observational study
Background Progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths is impeded
by data gaps, especially regarding coverage and quality of care in hospitals. We aimed to …
by data gaps, especially regarding coverage and quality of care in hospitals. We aimed to …
Associations between mistreatment by a provider during childbirth and maternal health complications in Uttar Pradesh, India
Objectives This study assesses associations between mistreatment by a provider during
childbirth and maternal complications in Uttar Pradesh, India. Methods Cross-sectional …
childbirth and maternal complications in Uttar Pradesh, India. Methods Cross-sectional …
Predictors of person-centered maternity care: the role of socioeconomic status, empowerment, and facility type
Background Low use of maternal health services, as well as poor quality care, contribute to
the high maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In particular, poor person-centered …
the high maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In particular, poor person-centered …
Prevalence of essential newborn care in home and facility births in the Peruvian Amazon: analysis of census data from programme evaluation in three remote districts …
Background Essential newborn care (ENC) covers optimal breastfeeding, thermal care, and
hygienic cord care. These practices are fundamental to save newborn lives. Despite …
hygienic cord care. These practices are fundamental to save newborn lives. Despite …
Immediate newborn care and breastfeeding: EN-BIRTH multi-country validation study
T Tahsina, AT Hossain, H Ruysen, AE Rahman… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Immediate newborn care (INC) practices, notably early initiation of
breastfeeding (EIBF), are fundamental for newborn health. However, coverage tracking …
breastfeeding (EIBF), are fundamental for newborn health. However, coverage tracking …
[HTML][HTML] “Every Newborn-BIRTH” protocol: observational study validating indicators for coverage and quality of maternal and newborn health care in Bangladesh …
LT Day, H Ruysen, VS Gordeev… - Journal of Global …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background To achieve Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage,
programmatic data are essential. The Every Newborn Action Plan, agreed by all United …
programmatic data are essential. The Every Newborn Action Plan, agreed by all United …