Maternal and newborn health prioritization in Yobe State, Nigeria: analysis of stakeholders' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity in conflict-affected northeastern areas of Nigeria, such as Yobe State, are disproportionately higher than those in the rest of the country. There is limited evidence on the factors that influence maternal and newborn health (MNH) policymaking and implementation in this region, particularly with respect to the impact of conflict and context-specific issues. This study explores the political, economic and health system factors that drive the prioritization of MNH policies in Yobe State. The aim of this study was to elucidate the conflict-related factors influencing MNH outcomes, which could inform targeted interventions to improve MNH.

Methods

The study is a descriptive case study that relies on multiple data sources and

SUBMITTER: Iwu EN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539819 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature