Effective coverage of maternal and neonatal healthcare services in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is no consistent operationalization of effective coverage (EC) across studies. Therefore, this scoping review synthesized evidence on the definitions and measurement approaches, outcomes reported, and the factors that are associated with variations in quality-adjusted EC estimates of maternal and neonatal healthcare services in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

Article search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and other databases. Then, title, abstract, and full text screenings for inclusion were performed by two authors independently and disagreements were resolved through discussion. In case of duplication, the full-text published articles were retained, and the results are presented using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemat

SUBMITTER: Kassie AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654249 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature