Alex Harsha Bangura, Isha Nirola, Poshan Thapa, David Citrin, Bishal Belbase, Bhawana Bogati, Nirmala B K, Sonu Khadka, Lal Kunwar, Scott Halliday, Nandini Choudhury, Ryan Schwarz, Mukesh Adhikari, S P Kalaunee, Sharon Rising, Duncan Maru, Sheela Maru
BACKGROUND: Access to high-quality antenatal care services has been shown to be beneficial for maternal and child health. In 2016, the WHO published evidence-based recommendations for antenatal care that aim to improve utilization, quality of care, and the patient experience. Prior research in Nepal has shown that a lack of social support, birth planning, and resources are barriers to accessing services in rural communities. The success of CenteringPregnancy and participatory action women's groups suggests that group care models may both improve access to care and the quality of care delivered through women's empowerment and the creation of social networks...
January 17, 2020: Reproductive Health