Looking into opportunities for maternity continuum of care improvement within the primary health care system in Northwest Ethiopia: primary health care-oriented research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The maternity continuum of care (MCC) is an integral component of universal health coverage and a crucial strategy for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Despite its importance, MCC coverage remains low in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Ethiopia, which bear the highest burden of maternal and neonatal mortality. This underscores the need for proactive interventions. In this perspective, the primary health care (PHC) approach holds significant potential for enhancing MCC. Exploring demand- and/or supply-side opportunities for improving MCC within the PHC system could help inform policy, practice, and further research. However, there is limited evidence on these aspects in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aims to explore demand- and/or supply-side

SUBMITTER: Mihret MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11980257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature