Perceived barriers to maternal and newborn health services delivery: a qualitative study of health workers and community members in low and middle-income settings.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In considering explanations for poor maternal and newborn health outcomes, many investigations have focused on the decision-making patterns and actions of expectant mothers and families, as opposed to exploring the 'supply side' (health service provider) barriers. Thus, we examined the health system factors impacting on access to and delivery of quality maternal and newborn healthcare in rural settings.

Design

A semistructured qualitative study using face-to-face in-depth interviews with health professionals, and focus group sessions with community members, in eight project sites in two districts of Upper West Region, Ghana, was employed. Participants were purposively selected to generate relevant data to help address the study objective. The survey was guided by

SUBMITTER: Sumankuuro J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6231574 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature