A protocol for a systematic review of birth preparedness and complication readiness programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the effective strategies for reducing the number of maternal deaths is delivery by a skilled birth attendant. Low utilization of skilled birth attendants has been attributed to delay in seeking care, delay in reaching a health facility and delay in receiving adequate care. Health workers could play a role in helping women prepare for birth and anticipate complications, in order to reduce delays. There is little evidence to support these birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) programs; however, BP/CR programs are frequently implemented. The objective of this review is to assess the effect of BP/CR programs on increasing skilled birth attendance in low-resource settings.

Methods

Due to the complexity of BP/CR programs and the need to understand

SUBMITTER: Solnes Miltenburg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3599634 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature