Authors: Michelle Olakkengil, Samira Said, Omar Abdalla, Rachel Hofmann, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Isabel Fulcher
This research examines disparities in the implementation of a community health worker (CHW)-led maternal health intervention in Zanzibar, Tanzania. It focuses on whether certain groups of pregnant women receive the intended postpartum intervention equally. Findings suggest that women with higher parity, unknown HIV status, and those receiving phone consultations experience lower odds of receiving the full intervention and delayed first postpartum visits. Additionally, women delivering at referral hospitals and from certain districts face challenges in accessing timely visits. However, socioeconomic status does not appear to affect intervention receipt. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to ensure equitable access to maternal health services and address disparities in vulnerable populations.
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Resource Topic: Maternal healthcare
Resource Type: Cohort Study
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Tanzania
Publisher May Restrict Access: No