"Attitude is the fifth delay": perspectives of obstetric near-miss survivors and health care professionals on continuity and coordination of maternal care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fragmentation in maternal healthcare contributes to preventable maternal deaths. Improving continuity and coordination can mitigate this issue by influencing interactions among providers, interdisciplinary teams, and patient-provider relationships. The obstetric near-miss approach has the potential to offer insights into continuity and coordination in maternal health. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of near-miss survivors and health care professionals on continuity and coordination of care in a primary health care system in Uasin Ngishu region, Kenya.

Methods

This was a descriptive qualitative single case study. Data was collected through individual interviews, focus group discussions, and observation.

Results

Four deductively identifi

SUBMITTER: Mulongo SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837310 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature