Factors affecting the provision of high-quality postnatal care services in Zanzibar: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the postnatal period is associated with high mortality and accounts for a substantial proportion of maternal deaths. Although postnatal care has been identified as critical in reducing maternal mortality, the quality of care provided is often inadequate. Tanzania and Zanzibar have not made sufficient progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on maternal health, and there is limited knowledge about the utilization and quality of postnatal follow-up. The aim of this study was therefore to explore factors affecting the provision of high-quality postnatal care services in the urban area of Zanzibar.

Methods

Five focus group discussions were performed in Swahili with 25 healthcare providers from primary healthcare units in urba

SUBMITTER: Ojendal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559537 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature