Mapping evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal and child mortality remains a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with the region having the highest under-five mortality rates, where approximately 1 in 11 children, dies before the age of 5 years. This is nearly 15 times the average in high-income countries (HICs). This scoping review is aimed at mapping evidence on the factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in SSA.

Methods

This study will be conducted using a scoping review to map existing literature on the factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in SSA. The search will comprise of peer-reviewed and grey literature, using the EBSCOhost platform. Keyword search from electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Science Direct and World Health

SUBMITTER: Nwagbara UI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9365121 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature