International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 
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Conclusion There are some issues in the implementation and sustainability of the local initiatives. Although many initiatives exist, these are unable to fully address the financial barriers to care. However, these initiatives highlight context-based financial barriers that must be taken into account to accelerate universal access to health care. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
A cross-sectional mixed study of the opportunity to improve maternal postpartum care in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services in the Kaya health district of Burkina Faso
Conclusion We suggest the integration of maternal postpartum care in RMNCH services as a key step to improving postpartum care. The intervention would require the overcoming of challenges related to the quality and cost of services, and to reaching the poor populations with low education and a high parity. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Men ’s behavior surrounding use of contraceptives in Guinea
Conclusion The findings demonstrate the need to develop communication strategies within a couple to improve the use of contraceptives. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Emergency obstetric and neonatal care needs assessment: Results of the 2010 and 2014 surveys in Burkina Faso
Conclusion The two surveys did not show a significant improvement in the availability, utilization, and quality of maternal and neonatal healthcare services between 2010 and 2014. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Indicators of availability, use, and quality of emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Togo in 2012
Conclusion Needs assessment for EmONC showed low availability of EmONC services and underutilization of the available services. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Availability and utilization of obstetric and newborn care in Guinea: A national needs assessment
Conclusion The study showed low availability of EmONC services and underutilization of the available services. Further investigation is needed to evaluate the effect of the current policy of user fees exemption for deliveries and prenatal care in Guinea. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Great moments in global health, and why we are in one now
Publication date: Available online 8 November 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Herbert B. Peterson (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - November 8, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Using advocacy and data to strengthen political accountability in maternal and newborn health in Africa
Publication date: Available online 15 October 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Petra ten Hoope-Bender, Adriane Martin Hilber, Andrea Nove, Sarah Bandali, Sara Nam, Corinne Armstrong, Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Mathias G. Chatuluka, Moke Magoma, Louise Hulton Accountability mechanisms help governments and development partners fulfill the promises and commitments they make to global initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals and the Global Strategy on Women’s and Children’s health, and regional or national strategies such as the Campaign for the Accelerated ...
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Maternal Death Surveillance and Response Systems in driving accountability and influencing change
Publication date: Available online 15 October 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Sarah Bandali, Camille Thomas, Eleanor Hukin, Zoë Matthews, Matthews Mathai, Dilip Thandassery Ramachandran, Nathalie Roos, Ruth Lawley, Oko Igado, Louise Hulton Good progress has been made in reducing maternal deaths from 1990–2015 but accelerated progress is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in ending preventable maternal deaths through a renewed focus on accountability and actions. This paper looks at how far Maternal Death Surveillance and Response (MDSR) ...
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Editorial: Accountability in maternal and neonatal health programs
Publication date: Available online 15 October 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Judith A. Fortney (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Strengthening accountability for improved maternal and newborn health: A mapping of studies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Conclusion There are few accountability mechanisms in MNH in Sub-Saharan Africa between decision-makers and those affected by those decisions with both the power and the will to enforce answerability. Increasing accountability depends not only on how mechanisms are enforced but also, on how providers and managers understand accountability. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 14, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Using evidence to strengthen accountability for health financing in Sierra Leone
Publication date: Available online 14 October 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Sowo A. Lebbie, Rosanna Le Voir, Joanna Tom-Kargbo, Mohamed Drissa Yilla, Abu Bakarr Kamara, Sara L. Nam In 2012, the government of Sierra Leone cut the national budget allocation to the health sector. Civil society organizations organized a nationwide health budget advocacy campaign, coinciding with the 2012 general elections, to hold future leaders to account on financing for women’s and children’s health. As part of the campaign, Evidence for Action produced district health budget tra...
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 14, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Scorecards and social accountability for improved maternal and newborn health services: A pilot in the Ashanti and Volta regions of Ghana
Conclusion Engaging a broad network of stakeholders to support MNH services has great potential if implemented in ways that are context-appropriate and that build around full collaboration with government and civil society stakeholders. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 14, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
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Publication date: November 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 135, Issue 2 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - October 10, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “A scoping review of geographic information systems in maternal health” [Int J Gynecol Obstet 134(2016) 13–17]
Publication date: Available online 28 September 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Prestige T. Makanga, Nadine Schuurman, Peter von Dadelszen, Tabassum Firoz (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - September 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
