کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3907516 | 1251056 | 2008 | 12 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
The major medical causes of maternal death and the effective interventions to prevent maternal death due to these causes are known. Yet, every year, an estimated 529,000 women die during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Most of these deaths occur in developing countries where other non-medical determinants of maternal health influence the accessibility to these interventions. Improvements in maternal health can be achieved through a health systems approach. Care should be provided as a continuum throughout the life cycle and across health facilities through the health system. Communities, professional organizations and academic institutions should work actively with the government to: provide a package of service, based on population health needs, that is close to home; ensure availability of essential medicines and commodities; address financial barriers to receiving care; strengthen the health workforce; and gather and use information to improve maternal health.
Journal: Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Volume 22, Issue 3, June 2008, Pages 465–476