Strategies to increase rural maternal utilization of skilled health personnel for childbirth delivery in low- and middle-income countries: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skilled attendance at birth is considered key to accomplishing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1 aimed at reducing maternal mortality. Many maternal deaths can be prevented if a woman receives care by skilled health personnel. Maternal utilization of skilled health delivery services in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries is 70% compared to 90% in urban areas. Previous studies have found community-based interventions may increase rural maternal uptake of skilled health delivery services, but evidence is lacking on which strategies are most effective.

Objective

To review the effectiveness of community-based strategies to increase rural maternal utilization of skilled health personnel for childbirth delivery in low-and middle-income countries.

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SUBMITTER: Nelson JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9090426 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature