Authors: Monica Okuga, Peter Waiswa, Rogers Mandu, Juddy Wachira, Claudia Hanson, and Fatuma Manzi
The authors conducted a cross-sectional study using 48 event narratives and 6 focus group discussions. Upon analyzing the collected qualitative data, it was found that community health workers and women’s saving groups improved illness recognition, decision-making, care-seeking for maternal and newborn illness.
Link: Illness recognition and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications in rural eastern Uganda
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Resource Topic: Birth Preparedness, CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Community Involvement, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2017
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No