The effect of the community midwifery model on maternal and newborn health service utilization and outcomes in Busia County of Kenya: a quasi-experimental study

• Main Authors: Duncan N. Shikuku (Author), Geofrey Tanui (Author), Mercy Wabomba (Author), Dennis Wanjala (Author), Josephine Friday (Author), Taphroze Peru (Author), Evelyne Atamba (Author), Kenneth Sisimwo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Poor women in hard-to-reach areas are least likely to receive healthcare and thus carry the burden of maternal and perinatal mortality from complications of childbirth. This study evaluated the effect of an enhanced community midwifery model on skilled attendance during pregnancy...