Operational demonstration and process evaluation of non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) introduction to the public health system of Northern Province, Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A disproportionate burden of maternal deaths occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and obstetric hemorrhage (OH) is a leading cause of excess mortality. In Zambia, most of maternal deaths are directly caused by OH. The Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a first aid tool that uses compression to the abdomen and lower body to stop and reverse hypovolemic shock secondary to OH. We describe the process and experiences introducing the NASG into the Zambia public health system to encourage the development of national policies, clinical guidelines, and implementation plans that feature the NASG.

Methods

We conducted an observational study of NASG introduction to 143 public health facilities in Northern Province, Zambia, organizing observations into

SUBMITTER: Medina-Jaudes N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687818 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature