Delays in accessing high-quality care for newborns in East Africa: An analysis of survey data in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the existence of evidence-based interventions, substantial progress in reducing neonatal mortality is lagging, indicating that small and sick newborns (SSNs) are likely not receiving the care they require to survive and thrive. The 'three delays model' provides a framework for understanding the challenges in accessing care for SSNs. However, the extent to which each delay impacts access to care for SSNs is not well understood. To fill this evidence gap, we explored the impact of each of the three delays on access to care for SSNs in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

Methods

Secondary analyses of data from three different surveys served as the foundation of this study. To understand the impact of delays in the decision to seek care (delay 1) and the ability

SUBMITTER: Niehaus L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854463 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature