Protocol for the evaluation of a complex intervention aiming at increased utilisation of primary child health services in Ethiopia: a before and after study in intervention and comparison areas

• Main Authors: Della Berhanu (Author), Yemisrach B. Okwaraji (Author), Abebe Bekele Belayneh (Author), Ephrem Tekle Lemango (Author), Nesibu Agonafer (Author), Bizuhan Gelaw Birhanu (Author), Kurabachew Abera (Author), Wuleta Betemariam (Author), Araya Abrha Medhanyie (Author), Muluemebet Abera (Author), Mezgebu Yitayal (Author), Fitsum Woldegebriel Belay (Author), Lars Åke Persson (Author), Joanna Schellenberg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background By expanding primary health care services, Ethiopia has reduced under-five mor4tality. Utilisation of these services is still low, and concerted efforts are needed for continued improvements in newborn and child survival. "Optimizing the Health Extension Program" is a c...