Proposed Framework for Making Focused Antenatal Care Services Accessible : A Review of the Nigerian Setting
Joint Authors
Njoku, Charles
Ekabua, John E.
Ekabua, Kufre
Source
ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this paper is to propose a framework for making antenatal care an effective strategy in reducing the high maternal mortality ratio in Nigeria.
On-site visits to five teaching hospitals were carried out between 2006 and 2008 to assess the practice of antenatal care.
Group discussions with 200 parturients on their awareness of birth preparedness/complication readiness were conducted, in October, 2008.
The findings of this study are discussed in line with the proposed practice of focused antenatal care.
The practice of antenatal care in all the hospitals visited was the traditional approach based on earlier European models.
Awareness of birth preparedness/complication readiness, by parturients, as a goal-directed intervention during antenatal care was low (21.5%).
To reduce maternal deaths through antenatal care, it is critical to link care with detecting and treating causes of maternal mortality by a skilled attendant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ekabua, John E.& Ekabua, Kufre& Njoku, Charles. 2011. Proposed Framework for Making Focused Antenatal Care Services Accessible : A Review of the Nigerian Setting. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ekabua, John E.…[et al.]. Proposed Framework for Making Focused Antenatal Care Services Accessible : A Review of the Nigerian Setting. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ekabua, John E.& Ekabua, Kufre& Njoku, Charles. Proposed Framework for Making Focused Antenatal Care Services Accessible : A Review of the Nigerian Setting. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457711
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457711