A5081687992- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Migration, Health and Trauma
United Nations Children's Fund India
2023-2024
Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic and its prevention control policies have impacted maternal child health (MCH) services. This study documents challenges faced by patients in accessing MCH services, experiences of care providers delivering those services during outbreak, explicitly focusing on lockdown period India.A cross-sectional (rapid survey) was conducted 18 districts from 6 states India March to June, 2020. The sample size included 540 patients, gynaecologists, paediatricians, district...
A BSTRACT Background: This study aims to address the lack of substantial evidence regarding effect COVID-19 on maternal and child health (MCH) services in India also highlight role primary care physicians maintaining essential during a pandemic. While studies conducted worldwide have examined effects these services, significant gap robust remains. Methods: Forty-two districts were selected randomly from seven regional states India. Data five MCH indicators extracted HMIS for months March...