A clustered randomized control trial to assess feasibility, acceptability, and impact of implementing the birth companion intervention package in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria: study protocol

• Main Authors: Della Berhanu (Author), Gadise Bekele (Author), Hanna Melesse (Author), Felagot Taddese (Author), Patricia Owira (Author), Griffins Manguro (Author), Oluwatosin Laleye (Author), Zubaida Farouk (Author), Mobolanle Balogun (Author), Anne Hyre (Author), Samuel Mwaura (Author), Osborn Koech Kiptoo (Author), Valentino Muyundo Wabwile (Author), Siraj Mohammed (Author), Konjit Wolde (Author), Dedefo Teno (Author), Eberechukwu Chinedu Eke (Author), Jennyfer Oluyemisi Don-Aki (Author), Lisa Noguchi (Author), Stephanie Suhowatsky (Author), Elizabeth Doggett (Author), Gayane Yenokyan (Author), Alemayehu Worku (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A birth companion is a simple and low-cost intervention that can improve both maternal and newborn health outcomes. The evidence that birth companionship improves labor outcomes and experiences of care has been available for many years. Global and national policies exist in suppo...