It takes a village: A pilot cross-randomized trial to enhance pregnancy care and support in northern Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality remains a challenge in Ghana, where 263 women per 100 000 live births die during pregnancy or childbirth. Barriers to reaching the recommended antenatal care (ANC) include poor access to quality health care, cultural factors, and lack of support for pregnant women.

Methods

We piloted two cross-randomized interventions: durbars, or local community meetings that incorporated education about ANC and supporting pregnant women, and an enhanced ANC model that added phone calls and a home visit to standard care. The study took place in 30 villages in the Upper East Region of Ghana between August 2021 and November 2022.

Results

We tracked 277 women during pregnancy, with 120 women randomly assigned to the enhanced ANC intervention and 142 women l

SUBMITTER: Jakubowski A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11506688 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature