Vulnerability in maternal, new-born, and child health in low- and middle-income countries: Findings from a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify and synthesise prevailing definitions and indices of vulnerability in maternal, new-born and child health (MNCH) research and health programs in low- and middle-income countries.

Design and setting

Scoping review using Arksey and O'Malley's framework and a Delphi survey for consensus building.

Participants

Mothers, new-borns, and children living in low- and middle-income countries were selected as participants.

Outcomes

Vulnerability as defined by the authors was deduced from the studies.

Results

A total of 61 studies were included in this scoping review. Of this, 22 were publications on vulnerability in the context of maternal health and 40 were on new-born and child health. Definitions used in included studies can be broadly cate

SUBMITTER: Makinde OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9651566 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature