Effect of the Uganda Newborn Study on care-seeking and care practices: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Effect of the Uganda Newborn Study on care-seeking and care practices: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Background: Care for women and babies before, during, and after the time of birth is a sensitive measure of the functionality of any health system. Engaging communities in preventing newborn deaths is a promising strategy to achieve further progress in child survival in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective...

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Main Authors: Peter Waiswa, George Pariyo, Karin Kallander, Joseph Akuze, Gertrude Namazzi, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Kate Kerber, Hanifah Sengendo, Patrick Aliganyira, Joy E. Lawn, Stefan Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-03-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
community health workers
health system strengthening
kangaroo mother care
maternal care
newborn care
neonatal mortality
randomised controlled trial
Uganda
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/24584/pdf_63

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