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

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

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...

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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
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Summary: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 pregnancy and birth outcomes in MSS areas to changes in comparison areas. They found smaller than anticipated effects.
ISBN:j.ctt19w72vg
9780833093660
Access:Open Access

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