Background Early detection, prevention, and management of diseases associated with
pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions depend on the beginning of antenatal care …

Background The continuum of care for maternal health (COCM) is a critical strategy for
addressing preventable causes of maternal and perinatal mortality. Despite notable …

Maternal mortality in Ethiopia was estimated to be 267 per 100,000 live births in 2020. A
significant number of maternal deaths occur in the emerging regions of the country: Afar …

Background: Maternal health service utilization decreases maternal morbidity and mortality.
However, the existing evidence is inadequate to design effective intervention strategies in …

Background The maternity continuum of care is a strategy to provide timely and quality
maternal and child healthcare through preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal, and …

Background The maternal and child health continuum of care integrates services from pre-
pregnancy through childhood to enhance maternal and child outcomes. It is crucial for …

Background The time during labor and delivery is crucial for the survival of both women and
their infants, as complications that occur during this period can significantly increase the risk …

Background: The maternity continuum of care includes attending at least four antenatal care
(ANC) visits, delivering in a health facility, and receiving postnatal care. However, in many …

Background: In Ethiopia, 8.6% of maternal deaths are attributed to abortion. Despite the
legalization of abortion and improved accessibility of safe abortion services, almost six in 10 …

Background Despite significant progress in expanding and improving maternal, newborn,
and child health (MNCH) globally, gaps remain in low-and middle-income countries …