Assessing geographical distribution and accessibility of emergency obstetric care in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Methods

Two reviewers systematically searched multiple databases for articles published between January 2009 and June 2018. Both screened and selected studies based on the set inclusion criteria. Following quality assessments, data on study characteristics, process of data collection and analysis and findings reported were extracted. Extracted data were synthesised and presented in tables and charts. Narrative synthesis was used to summarise reported findings.

Results

15 studies met the inclusion criteria, with varying assessed quality: high (7 studies), medium (4 studies) and low (4 studies). 8 studies were conducted at a national level while 7 were sub-national. 8 studies focused on assessing Indicator 2, while the others assessed multiple EmOC indicators. Only about half

SUBMITTER: Banke-Thomas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6304172 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature