Latest items for MMR-PRACTICE-1
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The persistently high rate of maternal mortality, may be attributed to, inter alia, unsafe abortion, the fact that 22.8 per cent of deliveries occur at home and the high incidence of malaria, which is reportedly the cause of 25 per cent of maternal deaths" (12).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The persistently high rate of maternal mortality, may be attributed to, inter alia, unsafe abortion, the fact that 22.8 per cent of deliveries occur at home and the high incidence of malaria, which is reportedly the cause of 25 per cent of maternal deaths" (12).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: CIWM-PRACTICE-1, MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The high maternal mortality and female malnutrition rates in the State party" (12).
Variables: CIWM-PRACTICE-1, MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The high maternal mortality and female malnutrition rates in the State party" (12).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] National programme to improve maternal and child health for the period 2014–2020" (2).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] National programme to improve maternal and child health for the period 2014–2020" (2).
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen and girls who [access modern contraceptives and safe abortion are stigmatized], leading to high rates of maternal mortality and early pregnancy" (12).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen and girls who [access modern contraceptives and safe abortion are stigmatized], leading to high rates of maternal mortality and early pregnancy" (12).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"In order to prevent maternal and neonatal mortality cases, it is imperative to enable women to see a doctor, but also ensure the early registration (until 12 weeks) of pregnant women, maintain intergenetic interval in using family planning methods, raise motivation of pregnant women and families and conduct protocol based early registration of pregnant women. The constant work is underway in this area. The seminars on the application of the Methodology of Studying the Mortality Free Pregnancy Complications and Gynecology Consequences aimed at increasing maternal and children’s health and decreasing their mortality are organized at the Public Health and Reforms Center of the Ministry of Health with the support of...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"In order to prevent maternal and neonatal mortality cases, it is imperative to enable women to see a doctor, but also ensure the early registration (until 12 weeks) of pregnant women, maintain intergenetic interval in using family planning methods, raise motivation of pregnant women and families and conduct protocol based early registration of pregnant women. The constant work is underway in this area. The seminars on the application of the Methodology of Studying the Mortality Free Pregnancy Complications and Gynecology Consequences aimed at increasing maternal and children’s health and decreasing their mortality are organized at the Public Health and Reforms Center of the Ministry of Health with the support of...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Given the Maldives small population base, in actual numbers the MMR represent a relatively low number of maternal deaths but result in wide fluctuations in the ratio each year. For example, in 2013, the MMR was 0/100,000, and in 2015, 72/100,000. Nonetheless, the MMR continues to be an area of concern for the Government, with on-going investments focused on ensuring more consistent and equitable access to quality maternal health services across all islands and atolls." (7). "Twenty years ago, Maldives had a high Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 259 per 100,000 live births (1997). The MMR has fallen steadily since that time due to significant investments in ensuring health care...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Given the Maldives small population base, in actual numbers the MMR represent a relatively low number of maternal deaths but result in wide fluctuations in the ratio each year. For example, in 2013, the MMR was 0/100,000, and in 2015, 72/100,000. Nonetheless, the MMR continues to be an area of concern for the Government, with on-going investments focused on ensuring more consistent and equitable access to quality maternal health services across all islands and atolls." (7). "Twenty years ago, Maldives had a high Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 259 per 100,000 live births (1997). The MMR has fallen steadily since that time due to significant investments in ensuring health care...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Standards and protocols for handling obstetric complications have been established to reduce maternal deaths through timely clinical management. The national sexual and reproductive health strategy emphasizes family planning to prevent unwanted and risky pregnancies." (11). "The national health system in Nicaragua, which has public and private components, is organized in 19 local comprehensive health-care systems. They promote and provide preventive care, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals, families and communities and monitor their living conditions. They also carry out programmes on early childhood (Programa Amor), for persons with disabilities (Todos Con Voz), on the reduction of maternal and infant mortality, and for fee -free surgery (Operación Milagro)." (22). "In 2006, 9,205...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Standards and protocols for handling obstetric complications have been established to reduce maternal deaths through timely clinical management. The national sexual and reproductive health strategy emphasizes family planning to prevent unwanted and risky pregnancies." (11). "The national health system in Nicaragua, which has public and private components, is organized in 19 local comprehensive health-care systems. They promote and provide preventive care, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals, families and communities and monitor their living conditions. They also carry out programmes on early childhood (Programa Amor), for persons with disabilities (Todos Con Voz), on the reduction of maternal and infant mortality, and for fee -free surgery (Operación Milagro)." (22). "In 2006, 9,205...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"2018 was declared the 'Year for Monitoring Perinatal and Neonatal Maternal Mortality'. That year, 700,899 pregnant women were given full doses of iron" (24). Reducing iron deficiency in these women reduces the risk of anemia and other diagnoses that can lead to maternal mortality (MV- coder comment). "There is also no punishment if the abortion was carried out for the purpose of preventing a danger to the life or health of the mother and if such danger could not be avoided by other means... [T]he judgment confirms that abortions performed in cases of pregnancies that pose a risk to the health and life of the pregnant woman shall not be...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"2018 was declared the 'Year for Monitoring Perinatal and Neonatal Maternal Mortality'. That year, 700,899 pregnant women were given full doses of iron" (24). Reducing iron deficiency in these women reduces the risk of anemia and other diagnoses that can lead to maternal mortality (MV- coder comment). "There is also no punishment if the abortion was carried out for the purpose of preventing a danger to the life or health of the mother and if such danger could not be avoided by other means... [T]he judgment confirms that abortions performed in cases of pregnancies that pose a risk to the health and life of the pregnant woman shall not be...more
June 12, 2023, 7:42 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The protest on International Safe Abortion Day came weeks after a teenage girl, Meriem, died in a village in the centre of the country following a clandestine termination" (Para.2). "Abortion is illegal in Morocco and is punishable by up to five years in prison, except in cases when the woman's health is in danger" (Para.3).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The protest on International Safe Abortion Day came weeks after a teenage girl, Meriem, died in a village in the centre of the country following a clandestine termination" (Para.2). "Abortion is illegal in Morocco and is punishable by up to five years in prison, except in cases when the woman's health is in danger" (Para.3).
May 12, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Analysis of more than two million UK births showed heart disease and suicide were the leading causes of death among new mothers, suggesting that rising obesity and mental health issues are to blame.Yet in more than half of cases in Britain, doctors are failing to record links to maternity on death certificates, obscuring the full scale of the crisis, the researchers suggest."(Para.3-4). "Half of the UK deaths occurred in the 12 months following birth, pointing to shortcomings in postnatal care. It follows a report last week that the number of women who died up to six weeks after having a baby has leapt by a quarter in five years" (Para.5-6)....more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Analysis of more than two million UK births showed heart disease and suicide were the leading causes of death among new mothers, suggesting that rising obesity and mental health issues are to blame.Yet in more than half of cases in Britain, doctors are failing to record links to maternity on death certificates, obscuring the full scale of the crisis, the researchers suggest."(Para.3-4). "Half of the UK deaths occurred in the 12 months following birth, pointing to shortcomings in postnatal care. It follows a report last week that the number of women who died up to six weeks after having a baby has leapt by a quarter in five years" (Para.5-6)....more
April 28, 2023, 9:47 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Girls who marry early are also more likely to experience domestic violence, sexual violence, and complications or death during childbirth" (3). "I witnessed and helped another woman of my age delivering her 12th child, in danger of losing her life, because her 80-year-old husband was against the use of contraception when the doctors advised her to" (15).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Girls who marry early are also more likely to experience domestic violence, sexual violence, and complications or death during childbirth" (3). "I witnessed and helped another woman of my age delivering her 12th child, in danger of losing her life, because her 80-year-old husband was against the use of contraception when the doctors advised her to" (15).
March 27, 2023, 4:03 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Many parts of the United States have much higher maternal mortality than California, and fewer policies to support families. California was the first state to offer paid family leave. It has one of the most generous public insurance programs for pregnant women. The state has invested in specific programs aimed at reducing maternal deaths and racial disparities in childbirth." (para 28). "Like California, Sweden has also started targeted efforts to reduce maternal deaths. When officials there recognized that African immigrants giving birth were dying more frequently, they began piloting a 'culture doula' program, with doulas who were immigrants themselves helping pregnant women navigate the country’s health system. Local maternal health...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Many parts of the United States have much higher maternal mortality than California, and fewer policies to support families. California was the first state to offer paid family leave. It has one of the most generous public insurance programs for pregnant women. The state has invested in specific programs aimed at reducing maternal deaths and racial disparities in childbirth." (para 28). "Like California, Sweden has also started targeted efforts to reduce maternal deaths. When officials there recognized that African immigrants giving birth were dying more frequently, they began piloting a 'culture doula' program, with doulas who were immigrants themselves helping pregnant women navigate the country’s health system. Local maternal health...more
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry developed the national Reproductive Health Strategy to be implemented from 2016–2020 in order to reduce maternal mortality and promote reproductive health" (17). "Fistula is a major problem emanating from child marriage, early pregnancies, and prolonged labour. The Government has collaborated with the major Fistula Hospital in the country to expand the medical treatment centres to nine Regional states" (18). Fistula leads to maternal mortality (MV-coder comment). "Traditional norms and attitudes; low level of education among women; and the resulting constrained decision-making power of women are among the factors that contributes for maternal death" (18). "Expansion in road access facilitated women’s access to markets, health facilities as well as...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry developed the national Reproductive Health Strategy to be implemented from 2016–2020 in order to reduce maternal mortality and promote reproductive health" (17). "Fistula is a major problem emanating from child marriage, early pregnancies, and prolonged labour. The Government has collaborated with the major Fistula Hospital in the country to expand the medical treatment centres to nine Regional states" (18). Fistula leads to maternal mortality (MV-coder comment). "Traditional norms and attitudes; low level of education among women; and the resulting constrained decision-making power of women are among the factors that contributes for maternal death" (18). "Expansion in road access facilitated women’s access to markets, health facilities as well as...more
March 17, 2023, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he number of health extension workers [increased], which are front line providers of maternal health services. The majority of the health extension workers operate in the rural setting, making maternal health services accessible to the rural population. Similarly, the number of midwives reached 12,045 bringing the ratio of midwives to population ratio to 1:7478 from the previous ratio of 1:39, l758" (30).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he number of health extension workers [increased], which are front line providers of maternal health services. The majority of the health extension workers operate in the rural setting, making maternal health services accessible to the rural population. Similarly, the number of midwives reached 12,045 bringing the ratio of midwives to population ratio to 1:7478 from the previous ratio of 1:39, l758" (30).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
""The GoN is implementing Multi-sector Nutritional Plan 2013-2017 (MSNP) which targets teenaged girls, pregnant women and breast feeding mothers of low income groups. This plan is being implemented and has had positive impacts so far in increasing life expectancy, decreasing maternal mortality and improving the basic health of girl children."(17). "With the objective to help decrease the infant, child and maternal mortality rate and to increase the average life expectancy, the GoN in the current FY has allocated Nrs. 33.52 billion for the overall improvement of health indicators. Nepal has achieved most of the health related MDGs. Nepal was awarded the MDG Achievement Award in 2011 for its achievement in...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
""The GoN is implementing Multi-sector Nutritional Plan 2013-2017 (MSNP) which targets teenaged girls, pregnant women and breast feeding mothers of low income groups. This plan is being implemented and has had positive impacts so far in increasing life expectancy, decreasing maternal mortality and improving the basic health of girl children."(17). "With the objective to help decrease the infant, child and maternal mortality rate and to increase the average life expectancy, the GoN in the current FY has allocated Nrs. 33.52 billion for the overall improvement of health indicators. Nepal has achieved most of the health related MDGs. Nepal was awarded the MDG Achievement Award in 2011 for its achievement in...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:52 a.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Poland — It was shortly before 11 p.m. when Izabela Sajbor realized the doctors were prepared to let her die.Her doctor had already told her that her fetus had severe abnormalities and would almost certainly die in the womb. If it made it to term, life expectancy was a year, at most. At 22 weeks pregnant, Ms. Sajbor had been admitted to a hospital after her water broke prematurely. She knew that there was a short window to induce birth or surgically remove the fetus to avert infection and potentially fatal sepsis. But even as she developed a fever, vomited and convulsed on the floor, it seemed to be the...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Poland — It was shortly before 11 p.m. when Izabela Sajbor realized the doctors were prepared to let her die.Her doctor had already told her that her fetus had severe abnormalities and would almost certainly die in the womb. If it made it to term, life expectancy was a year, at most. At 22 weeks pregnant, Ms. Sajbor had been admitted to a hospital after her water broke prematurely. She knew that there was a short window to induce birth or surgically remove the fetus to avert infection and potentially fatal sepsis. But even as she developed a fever, vomited and convulsed on the floor, it seemed to be the...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Anna stabilised and continued dialysis for months at home, she stopped treatment prematurely. She became progressively ill over the next seven months. She tried to restart treatment but her family could not afford the fees, her aunt said. She died in July 2021.Her aunt still faces 600,000 pesos (£9,000) in medical bills" (Para.15-16). "Across the Philippines, many women face the same decisions as Anna, feeling they have no choice but to risk their lives seeking illegal terminations. The latest estimate, from 2008, suggested that as many as 1,000 women died each year from complications related to unsafe abortions. It is feared that this has increased to more than 2,000 –...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Anna stabilised and continued dialysis for months at home, she stopped treatment prematurely. She became progressively ill over the next seven months. She tried to restart treatment but her family could not afford the fees, her aunt said. She died in July 2021.Her aunt still faces 600,000 pesos (£9,000) in medical bills" (Para.15-16). "Across the Philippines, many women face the same decisions as Anna, feeling they have no choice but to risk their lives seeking illegal terminations. The latest estimate, from 2008, suggested that as many as 1,000 women died each year from complications related to unsafe abortions. It is feared that this has increased to more than 2,000 –...more
Feb. 6, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms Discrimination against Women] commends the State party for the decreasing maternal mortality rate and the provision since 2015 of mandatory health insurance from the State budget under the Reproductive Rights Act...[T]he Committee recommends that the State party...[a]ddress the causes of maternal and infant mortality by ensuring access to safe abortion and post-abortion services and obstetric care, addressing the high number of early pregnancies and increasing the number of skilled birth attendants, including in rural and remote areas" (12).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms Discrimination against Women] commends the State party for the decreasing maternal mortality rate and the provision since 2015 of mandatory health insurance from the State budget under the Reproductive Rights Act...[T]he Committee recommends that the State party...[a]ddress the causes of maternal and infant mortality by ensuring access to safe abortion and post-abortion services and obstetric care, addressing the high number of early pregnancies and increasing the number of skilled birth attendants, including in rural and remote areas" (12).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Annual Rate of Reduction in maternal mortality ratio accelerated to 3.9% in the reporting period." (19).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Annual Rate of Reduction in maternal mortality ratio accelerated to 3.9% in the reporting period." (19).
Feb. 4, 2023, 8:40 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[CEDAW recommends reducing] maternal mortality by improving access to basic prenatal and postnatal care and emergency obstetric services provided by skilled birth attendants throughout the territory of the State party"(11). This indicates that there is a lack of skilled birth attendants (MV-coder comment).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"[CEDAW recommends reducing] maternal mortality by improving access to basic prenatal and postnatal care and emergency obstetric services provided by skilled birth attendants throughout the territory of the State party"(11). This indicates that there is a lack of skilled birth attendants (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:01 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Maternal Homes program, that covers women from rural areas or with high-risk pregnancies, ensures accommodation, food, and prenatal training for pregnant women. In 2015, 51,189 pregnant women were housed in 174 Maternal Homes and in 2018, 61,648 pregnant women were housed in 178 Maternal Homes. According to the Nicaraguan Ministry for Health, these types of programs have contributed to the 60 percent reduction of maternal mortality rates, going from 78.2 deaths in 2007 to 47 deaths per 100,000 live births registered in 2018" (para 35).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The Maternal Homes program, that covers women from rural areas or with high-risk pregnancies, ensures accommodation, food, and prenatal training for pregnant women. In 2015, 51,189 pregnant women were housed in 174 Maternal Homes and in 2018, 61,648 pregnant women were housed in 178 Maternal Homes. According to the Nicaraguan Ministry for Health, these types of programs have contributed to the 60 percent reduction of maternal mortality rates, going from 78.2 deaths in 2007 to 47 deaths per 100,000 live births registered in 2018" (para 35).
Jan. 12, 2023, 7:24 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-3
"An NHS spokesman said more women are benefiting from specialist perinatal mental health services than ever before, with nearly 45,000 accessing support last year – up by more than a quarter compared to the previous year." (para 9).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-3
"An NHS spokesman said more women are benefiting from specialist perinatal mental health services than ever before, with nearly 45,000 accessing support last year – up by more than a quarter compared to the previous year." (para 9).
Jan. 6, 2023, 5:05 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Global estimates suggest that between 50,000 to 100,000 pregnant women develop a fistula each year, and in 90 per cent of cases the newborn does not survive. Fistula also brings shame, isolation, and rejection from families and communities, something Birchiko herself experienced" (para 6). "In Ethiopia, all the risk factors for fistula are present. Almost 80 per cent of health facilities have been looted or damaged in Tigray during the conflict, medical supplies are in short supply and the referral system has broken down. This has significantly compromised access to maternal health care – today less than 30 per cent of births are attended by a skilled medical professional. The...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Global estimates suggest that between 50,000 to 100,000 pregnant women develop a fistula each year, and in 90 per cent of cases the newborn does not survive. Fistula also brings shame, isolation, and rejection from families and communities, something Birchiko herself experienced" (para 6). "In Ethiopia, all the risk factors for fistula are present. Almost 80 per cent of health facilities have been looted or damaged in Tigray during the conflict, medical supplies are in short supply and the referral system has broken down. This has significantly compromised access to maternal health care – today less than 30 per cent of births are attended by a skilled medical professional. The...more
Dec. 19, 2022, 12:12 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Trained to meet a desperately required need, she instead spent her days sitting at home" (para 11). This explains the maternal mortality rate since the women who are trained are restricted by mahram (MV-coder comment).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Trained to meet a desperately required need, she instead spent her days sitting at home" (para 11). This explains the maternal mortality rate since the women who are trained are restricted by mahram (MV-coder comment).
July 7, 2022, 12:10 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The report also found that in recent years, severe maternal morbidity (SMM), which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines as unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to a woman’s health, increased overall and especially among people of color" (Para. 4).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"The report also found that in recent years, severe maternal morbidity (SMM), which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines as unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- or long-term consequences to a woman’s health, increased overall and especially among people of color" (Para. 4).
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"A road map was established in 2014 by the MoH for the development and implementation of a Maternal Death Surveillance Response (MDSR) System. In 2015, the Maternal Death Review process was established in all hospitals and expanded beyond since 2017. In 2016, verbal autopsy reporting, including for intrapartum and immediate postpartum, was introduced through SOPs. Health workers from the 6 hospitals were trained accordingly on the new MDSR system as well as health workers at community level, local authorities, community leaders, NGOs on the SOPs" (35).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"A road map was established in 2014 by the MoH for the development and implementation of a Maternal Death Surveillance Response (MDSR) System. In 2015, the Maternal Death Review process was established in all hospitals and expanded beyond since 2017. In 2016, verbal autopsy reporting, including for intrapartum and immediate postpartum, was introduced through SOPs. Health workers from the 6 hospitals were trained accordingly on the new MDSR system as well as health workers at community level, local authorities, community leaders, NGOs on the SOPs" (35).
July 1, 2022, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"To address the maternal mortality rate, the Government consistently improves access to healthcare services. Thus, the government are focused on 5 (five) key activities which include: 1) each delivery is carried out in a health facility; (2) every obstetric and neonatal complication receives adequate help; (3) every woman of childbearing age has access to the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and the handling of post-miscarriage complications; (4) coverage of services for pregnant women at least 4 times (K4) by increasing health personnel; and (5) availability of birth waiting house facilities that bring pregnant women closer to health care facilities" (2). "Efforts to reduce MMR are implemented by expanding access to maternal...more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"To address the maternal mortality rate, the Government consistently improves access to healthcare services. Thus, the government are focused on 5 (five) key activities which include: 1) each delivery is carried out in a health facility; (2) every obstetric and neonatal complication receives adequate help; (3) every woman of childbearing age has access to the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and the handling of post-miscarriage complications; (4) coverage of services for pregnant women at least 4 times (K4) by increasing health personnel; and (5) availability of birth waiting house facilities that bring pregnant women closer to health care facilities" (2). "Efforts to reduce MMR are implemented by expanding access to maternal...more
June 7, 2022, 10:47 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"As of the end of 2009, there were a total of 3013 Maternal and Infant Health Care hospitals (medical stations and centres), with a total of over 500,000 Maternal and Infant Health Care personnel" (45).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"As of the end of 2009, there were a total of 3013 Maternal and Infant Health Care hospitals (medical stations and centres), with a total of over 500,000 Maternal and Infant Health Care personnel" (45).
May 27, 2022, 4:14 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Prenatal care programme is one of the routine services that is applied across the country in order to increase maternal health level and reduce maternal mortality" (24).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Prenatal care programme is one of the routine services that is applied across the country in order to increase maternal health level and reduce maternal mortality" (24).
May 16, 2022, 8:09 p.m.
Countries: Suriname
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"To date, Suriname has made significant improvements in the fields of enrolment of women in education, reduction of maternal mortality, combating HIV/AIDS, adoption/revision of legislation and defining and implementing of various national plans, programs and projects" ( 6). "In order to report on the progress with regard to maternal health, it is worth mentioning achievements made in the areas of reducing maternal mortality, improved birth attendance by skilled personnel and increased access to reproductive health" (29). "Most important causes of maternal mortality as registered are Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), excessive loss of blood (HPP) and complications during pregnancy, delivery or in puerperium" (29).
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"To date, Suriname has made significant improvements in the fields of enrolment of women in education, reduction of maternal mortality, combating HIV/AIDS, adoption/revision of legislation and defining and implementing of various national plans, programs and projects" ( 6). "In order to report on the progress with regard to maternal health, it is worth mentioning achievements made in the areas of reducing maternal mortality, improved birth attendance by skilled personnel and increased access to reproductive health" (29). "Most important causes of maternal mortality as registered are Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), excessive loss of blood (HPP) and complications during pregnancy, delivery or in puerperium" (29).