A5001058770- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Human Rights and Development
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- International Human Rights and Reproductive Law
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Global Health and Epidemiology
World Health Organization
2004-2023
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2003-2022
IRCCS Materno Infantile Burlo Garofolo
1998-2022
B.J. Medical College
1997
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste
1992
Maputo Central Hospital
1992
OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to test the hypothesis that 2 training programs would reduce incrementally 7-day neonatal mortality rates for low-risk institutional deliveries. METHODS: Using a train-the-trainer model, certified research midwives sequentially trained who performed deliveries in low-risk, first-level, urban, community health clinics cities Zambia protocol and data collection, World Health Organization Essential Newborn Care (ENC) course (universal precautions cleanliness,...
Disability in children and adolescents must be integrated into the global health agendaAlarcos Cieza colleagues argue that services for young people with disability need greater priority• Services do exist are invariably of poor quality or under-resourced.
To investigate changes that took place between 2006 and 2010 in the inequity gap for antenatal care attendance delivery at health facilities among women Viet Nam.Demographic, socioeconomic obstetric data aged 15-49 years were extracted from Nam's Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS3) 2010-2011 (MICS4). Multivariate logistic regression was performed to determine if of significantly associated with maternal education, ethnicity (Kinh/Hoa versus other), household wealth residence (urban...
A comprehensive WHO standards-based tool to measure women's perceived quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) in health facilities is needed allow for comparisons data across settings over time. This paper describes the development such a tool, its validation Italy.A multiphase, mixed-methods study involving qualitative quantitative research methods.Nine Italy.The questionnaire was developed six phases: (1) Defining scope, characteristics potential list measures tool; (2) initial content...
Our objective with this article was to describe the declining trend in neonatal mortality Chile between 1990 and 2000 examine potential causal factors.Descriptive analysis of data that were provided by Chilean Ministry Health on all approximately 2,900,000 births occurred 2000. Total rates (<28 days), birth weight-specific gestational age-specific from analyzed year. Public health interventions implemented during 1990s reviewed assess their influence observed trends mortality.The rate...
Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of World Health Organization (WHO) Essential Newborn Care (ENC) course in improving knowledge and skills nurse midwives low‐risk delivery clinics a developing country. Methods: The investigators identified content specifications training material, developed both written performance evaluations administered before after clinical Zambia. Findings: Based on these evaluations, improved significantly following (from mean 65% correct pretraining...
This paper describes the development of a tool that uses human rights concepts and methods to improve relevant laws, regulations policies related sexual reproductive health. aims awareness understanding States' obligations. It includes method for systematically examining status vulnerable groups, involving non-health sectors, fostering genuine process civil society participation developing recommendations address regulatory policy barriers health with clear assignment responsibility. Strong...
We need look no further than midwifery for compelling evidence of gender inequalities blocking progress in global health. Despite growing the extensive impact midwifery,1-6 midwives and women they care are disempowered by patriarchal structures professional, socio-cultural, economic barriers.7, 8 Widespread misunderstanding role scope exists at all levels policy, health services, academia, funders.9 The consequence is fragmentation care, with inevitable safety quality gaps.8 This retards on...
Kangaroo mother care (KMC) for low birthweight infants (LBWI) was introduced in a Mozambican hospital with limited resources and without facilities intensive care. Six months were needed to change policies, organize the ward, train staff overcome constraints. Facilitating factors KMC national policy, commitment of health authorities, technical assistance availability some funds, perception improved quality survival. The obstacles constraints resistance by staff, cultural problems, managerial...
Abstract Background Immediate newborn care (INC) practices, notably early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), are fundamental for health. However, coverage tracking currently relies on household survey data in many settings. “ Every Newborn Birth Indicators Research Tracking Hospitals” (EN-BIRTH) was an observational study validating selected maternal and health indicators. This paper reports results EIBF. Methods The EN-BIRTH conducted five public hospitals Bangladesh, Nepal, Tanzania, from...
Abstract Background Annually, 14 million newborns require stimulation to initiate breathing at birth and 6 bag-mask-ventilation (BMV). Many countries have invested in facility-based neonatal resuscitation equipment training. However, there is no consistent tracking for coverage. Methods The EN-BIRTH study, five hospitals Bangladesh, Nepal, Tanzania (2017–2018), collected time-stamped data care around birth, including resuscitation. Researchers surveyed women extracted from routine labour...
Building strategies for the country-level dissemination of Kangaroo mother care (KMC) to reduce mortality rate in preterm and low birth weight babies improve quality life. KMC is an evidence-based healthcare method these infants. However, implementation at global level remains low.The international network brought 172 professionals from 33 countries together a 2-day workshop held conjunction with XIIth International Conference Bogota, Colombia, November 2018. Participants worked clusters...
Hypothermia is a common problem in neonates, particularly developing countries where it an important contributory factor to neonatal mortality and morbidity. An evaluation of the knowledge practices health professionals on thermal control newborns was carried out seven countries: Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, Nepal Zimbabwe. The evaluation, conceived as preliminary phase for one‐day training course control, involved 28 facilities 260 (61 doctors 199 nurses midwives). It...
Interventions to improve neonatal resuscitation are considered a priority for reducing mortality. In addition training programs health caregivers, the availability of adequate equipment in all delivery settings is crucial. this study, we assessed large sample rooms Vietnam, exploring regional differences. 2012, structured questionnaire on 2011 practice was sent heads 187 facilities, representing three levels hospital-based maternity services eight administrative regions allowing national and...
Objectives Develop and validate a WHO Standards-based online questionnaire to measure the quality of maternal newborn care (QMNC) around time childbirth from health workers’ perspective. Design Mixed-methods study. Setting Six countries European Region. Participants methods The is based on lessons learnt in previous studies, was developed three sequential phases: (1) Quality Measures were prioritised content, construct face validity assessed through Delphi involving multidisciplinary board...
Abstract Objective To explore the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) during COVID‐19 pandemic by facility type among 16 European countries, comparing rates instrumental vaginal birth cesarean. Methods Women who gave in WHO Region from March 1, 2020, to February 7, 2022, answered a validated online questionnaire. Rates birth, cesarean, QMNC index were calculated for births public versus private facilities. Results Responses 25 206 participants analyzed. giving compared with...
Abstract Aim Interventions that improve neonatal resuscitation are critical if we to reduce perinatal mortality. We evaluated the consistency of practices, and adherence international guidelines for resuscitation, in a large representative sample hospitals V ietnam. Methods A questionnaire was sent 187 public central, provincial district hospitals, representing three levels hospital‐based maternity services Vietnam. Results The overall response rate 85.7% (160/187 hospitals), 100%, 90.3%...