Authors: Medhanyie A et al.
Ethiopia has been deploying specially trained cadres:health extension workers (HEWs) and this study investigates their role in improving utilization of maternal health services. Although HEWs have contributed to utilization of maternal health services, improved health facility delivery and skilled birth attendance remains an important problem. More effort is needed to improve the effectiveness of HEWs in these regards. For example, strengthening HEWs’ support for pregnant women for birth planning and preparedness and referral from HEWs to midwives at health centers should be strengthened.
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Midwives, Program Evaluation
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2012
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Country: Ethiopia
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