District health management and stillbirth recording and reporting: a qualitative study in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite global efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, stillbirths remain a significant public health challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. District health systems, largely seen as the backbone of health systems, are pivotal in addressing the data gaps reported for stillbirths. Available, accurate and complete data is essential for District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) to understand the burden of stillbirths, evaluate interventions and tailor health facility support to address the complex challenges that contribute to stillbirths. This study aims to understand stillbirth recording and reporting in the Ashanti Region of Ghana from the perspective of DHMTs.

Methods

The study was conducted in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. 15 members of the

SUBMITTER: Mensah Abrampah NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10826143 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature