Mixed influence of COVID-19 on primary maternal and child health services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected the provision of and demand for routine health services in the world. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary maternal and child health (MCH) services in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

The studies searched original studies reporting on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary MCH services. Four scientific databases (Pubmed, AJOL, CAIRN, CINAHL) and one gray literature database (Google Scholar) were used for this search. We also searched through the snowball citation approach and study reference lists.

Results

The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary MCH services has been mixed in sub-Saharan Africa. Attendance at some health centers de

SUBMITTER: Camara BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11228267 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature