Implementation of a Community Transport Strategy to Reduce Delays in Seeking Obstetric Care in Rural Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Delays due to long distances to health facilities, poor road infrastructure, and lack of affordable transport options contribute to the burden of maternal deaths in Mozambique. This study aimed to assess the implementation and uptake of an innovative community-based transport program to improve access to emergency obstetric care in southern Mozambique.

Methods

From April 2016 to February 2017, a community transport strategy was implemented as part of the Community Level Interventions for Pre-eclampsia Trial. The study aimed to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity by 20% in intervention clusters in Maputo and Gaza Provinces, Mozambique, by involving community health workers in the identification and referral of pregnant and puerperal women at ris

SUBMITTER: Amosse F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7971369 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature