Gambian Mothers Lack Obstetric Danger Sign Knowledge, But Educational Intervention Shows Promise

• Main Authors: Kara Shannon (Author), Jocelyn Burridge (Author), Brodus Franklin (Author), Sheena Bhushan (Author), Susan Hilsenbeck (Author), Elena V. Petrova (Author), James N'Dow (Author), Ibezimako Iwuh (Author), Sharmila Anandasabapathy (Author), Jeffrey P. Wilkinson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: The Gambia has the 12th highest maternal mortality rate in the world, with 80% of deaths resulting from avoidable causes. Unawareness of pregnancy danger signs (DS) has been shown to be a barrier to seeking obstetric care, while app-based education intervention has shown promise. Objecti...