Critical comparative analysis of data sources toward understanding referral during pregnancy and childbirth: three perspectives from Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The highest risk of maternal and perinatal deaths occurs during and shortly after childbirth and is preventable if functional referral systems enable women to reach appropriate health services when obstetric complications occur. Rising numbers of deliveries in health facilities, including in high mortality settings like Nigeria, require formalised coordination across the health system to ensure that women and newborns get to the right level of care, at the right time. This study describes and critically assesses the extent to which referral and its components can be captured using three different data sources from Nigeria, examining issues of data quality, validity, and usefulness for improving and monitoring obstetric care systems.

Methods

The study included thre

SUBMITTER: Radovich E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420846 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature