Quality of obstetric and newborn care in health centers of Addis Ababa City: using the WHO quality framework.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study aims to assess the quality of obstetric and newborn care using the WHO quality framework.

Design

The study used explanatory sequential mixed methods design.

Setting

This study was conducted in 50 health centers in Addis Ababa city administration from January 25 to December 31, 2021.

Methods

A total of 50 health centers were surveyed using a structured questionnaire and 500 women in the postpartum period were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Delivery records of the 500 women were reviewed using a structured checklist. A total of 338 midwives were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).

Results

The study revealed that only a third

SUBMITTER: Abebe AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10169211 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature