The Better Obstetrics in Rural Nigeria (BORN) Study An Impact Evaluation of the Nigerian Midwives Service Scheme

• Main Author: Okeke, Edward N. (auth)
• Other Authors: Glick, Peter (auth), Abubakar, Isa Sadeeq (auth), Chari, Amalavoyal V. (auth), Pitchforth, Emma (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2015
• Subjects: Pregnancy, birth & baby care; African history; Medical study & revision guides & reference material; Health systems & services; Health Sciences; Public Health; History
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The Midwives Service Scheme (MSS) was introduced in 2009 to increase access to skilled care for women in rural underserved areas of Nigeria. To evaluate the impact of the MSS, researchers conducted household and clinic surveys, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, and compared changes in...