Stakeholder opinions on perceived sub-standard emergency obstetric and newborn care in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sub-Saharan Africa is unlikely to achieve sustainable development goal (SDG) 3 on maternal and neonatal health due to perceived sub-standard maternal and newborn care in the region. This paper sought to explore the opinions of stakeholders on intricacies dictating sub-standard emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC) in health facilities in Northern Ghana.

Methods

Drawing from a qualitative study design, data were obtained from six focus group discussions (FGDs) among 42 health care providers and 27 in-depth interviews with management members, clients and care takers duly guided by the principle of data saturation. Participants were purposively selected from basic and comprehensive level facilities. Data analysis followed Braun and Clarke's qualitative themati

SUBMITTER: Ayawine A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015552 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature