Daily, the number of women who die around the world reaches an average of 800; these
deaths are a result of obstetric complications in pregnancy and childbirth, and 99% of these …

Introduction Strikes in the health sector have been of growing concern, given their disruptive
nature, negatively impacting the provision of health care and jeopardizing the well-being of …

Background Reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has been a worldwide public health
challenge for a long time. Utilization of maternal health services including antenatal care …

Introduction Pakistan is among the ten countries that account for 60% of global maternal
mortality. Lack of accurate data on maternal mortality and a complex interrelation of access …

Background Pursuant to studies, receiving the three key maternal health services (Antenatal
Care, Skilled Delivery Service, and Postnatal Care) in a continuum could prevent 71% of …

Abstract Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is considered a strategic component of the
Sustainable Development Goals specifically for goal 3 which seeks to ensure healthy lives …

Introduction Effective and adequate maternal health service utilization is critical for
improving maternal and newborn health, reducing maternal and perinatal mortality, and …

Background Utilization of maternal healthcare services has a direct bearing on maternal
mortality but is contingent on a wide range of socioeconomic factors, including the sex of the …

Background Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Madagascar is 392 deaths per 100 000 live
births, and this is a major public health concern. One of the strategies for reducing MMR and …

Background The maternal mortality ratio in Nigeria is high at 576 per 100,000 live births. The
health policy is in favor of health advocacy programs that promote the utilization of …