Maternal Health Issues In Ghana

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How do we improve maternal and child health outcomes …

(7 days ago) WEB2 ENHANCING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN GHANA. Research interests include mental health care delivery and issues hindering community integration of people diagnosed and treated with mental illness, maternal health care, and pregnancy …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hpm.3639

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Maternal health UNICEF Ghana

(1 days ago) WEBFive newborn care centers have been commissioned by the Ghana Health Service with technical support from UNICEF and funding from China AID. The newborn …

https://www.unicef.org/ghana/topics/maternal-health

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STRENGTHENING MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH IN …

(3 days ago) WEBResults Research publications on the subject in Ghana over the past two decades (2003 – 2023) have consistently reported high prevalence of perinatal depression up to 50.1% in …

https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2024-02/Policy%20brief%20-%20Strengthening%20Maternal%20Mental%20Health%20in%20Ghana.pdf

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Reducing maternal and child mortality in rural Ghana - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey (GMHS), maternal mortality in Ghana accounted for 14% of all deaths; 10% from direct maternal causes …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8520428/

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Maternal and Newborn Health Disparities Ghana

(1 days ago) WEBGhana 3 Ghana Maternal and Newborn Health Disparities In 2015, 884,000 babies were born in Ghana, or around 2,400 every day.1 Among young women (aged 20-24), 17 …

https://data.unicef.org/wp-content/uploads/country_profiles/Ghana/country%20profile_GHA.pdf

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Ghana develops an Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, …

(3 days ago) WEBGhana has launched a comprehensive Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Strategic Plan aimed at …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/ghana-develops-integrated-reproductive-maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-nutrition

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Equity and access to maternal and child health services in …

(8 days ago) WEBBackground Inequities in the distribution of and access to maternal and child health care services is pervasive in Ghana. Understanding the drivers of inequity …

https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-021-06872-9

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Ghana holds Conference on Maternal, Child Health and …

(8 days ago) WEBOver the past few decades, the maternal mortality rate in Ghana has seen a steady decline due to several factors and robust systems put in place to ensure safe …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/ghana-holds-conference-maternal-child-health-and-nutrition

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An assessment of hospital maternal health services in …

(3 days ago) WEBThis study involved a cross-sectional survey of maternity facilities in ten hospitals in the Northern region of Ghana, serving a population of 2,479,461, including …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7690070/

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Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 [FR340]

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey (2017 GMHS) was implemented by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) from 15 June through 12 …

https://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/FR340/FR340.pdf

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Quality of Care for Maternal and Newborn Care Health Bulletin

(1 days ago) WEBWorking together with other partners, UNICEF supports the Ghana Health service to improve service provision and experience of care across network facilities. This Quality …

https://www.unicef.org/ghana/reports/quality-care-maternal-and-newborn-care-health-bulletin-edition-2

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Improving maternal health services utilization in Ghana: sho

(3 days ago) WEBAnother study done in Ghana found that utilizing mHealth to improve the availability and uptake of MHS in Ghana is very cost-effective and should be considered …

https://journals.lww.com/annals-of-medicine-and-surgery/fulltext/2023/03000/improving_maternal_health_services_utilization_in.56.aspx

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Impact of free maternal health care policy on maternal health care

(9 days ago) WEBGhana introduced what has come to be known as the 'Free’ Maternal Health Care Policy (FMHCP) in 2008 via the free registration of pregnant women to the …

https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-020-01011-9

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Full article: Socio-cultural beliefs and practices during pregnancy

(6 days ago) WEBIn Ghana, data provided by Ghana Health Service at a maternal, child health and nutrition conference in 2021 showed a total number of 875 maternal deaths …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/27707571.2022.2046908

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Implementation challenges of maternal health care in Ghana: the …

(4 days ago) WEBAchieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of improving maternal health has become a focus in recent times for the majority of countries in sub-Saharan …

https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6963-14-7

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Are Ghanaian women meeting the WHO recommended maternal …

(4 days ago) WEBThe socio-cultural issues sometimes manifest in the limited decision-making capacity of women at the household level and the thought that women who give birth in …

https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-021-03643-6

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Ghana Maternal Health Survey 2017 - Key Indicators Report …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) conducted the second Ghana Maternal Health Survey (GMHS) from 15 June through 12 October 2017 with a nationally representative …

https://www2.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/PR95.pdf

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GHANA NATIONAL NEWBORN HEALTH STRATEGY AND …

(6 days ago) WEBthe health system in Ghana. The Family Health Division, which led the process, is grateful to health workers and partners who contributed at various stages of the process, from …

https://ghs.gov.gh/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ghana-Newborn-Strategy_Action-Plan-2019-2023-1.pdf

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Maternal Health Care in Ghana: Challenges Facing the Uptake of …

(6 days ago) WEBAbstract. We assessed the challenges facing 29 women in their quest for maternal health services in the Shai Osudoku District of Ghana. In-depth, semi …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2021.2016187

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Emerging issues in public health: a perspective on Ghana’s …

(3 days ago) WEBWith this high maternal mortality rate, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) implemented several policies that can help improve maternal health and reduce …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5607056/

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Ghana Priorities: Maternal and Child Health - Copenhagen …

(6 days ago) WEBThese programs have led to significant improvements in maternal and child health over time. However, Ghana failed to meet the Millennium Development Goal 4 and 5 targets …

https://copenhagenconsensus.com/publication/ghana-priorities-maternal-and-child-health

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Barriers to accessing healthcare among women in Ghana: a …

(7 days ago) WEBBackground Women’s health remains a global public health concern, as enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals. This study, therefore, sought to …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-10017-8

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Improving health literacy through group antenatal care: results …

(3 days ago) WEBWe hypothesized that pregnant women randomized into G-ANC would exhibit a greater increase in maternal health literacy than women in routine, individual ANC. …

https://healthynewbornnetwork.org/resource/2024/improving-health-literacy-through-group-antenatal-care-results-from-a-cluster-randomized-controlled-trial-in-ghana/

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Implementing maternal and newborn health quality of care …

(6 days ago) WEBIntroduction: Many women worldwide cannot access respectful maternity care (RMC). We assessed the effect of implementing maternal and newborn health (MNH) …

https://healthynewbornnetwork.org/resource/2024/implementing-maternal-and-newborn-health-quality-of-care-standards-in-healthcare-facilities-to-improve-the-adoption-of-respectful-maternity-care-in-bangladesh-ghana-and-tanzania-a-controlled-before/

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Factors associated with timely initiation of antenatal care among

(8 days ago) WEBA significant factor impacting the incidence of maternal and neonatal fatalities is the timely initiation of antenatal care (ANC) services in healthcare facilities. Despite …

https://archpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13690-024-01247-y

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STRENGTHENING MATERNAL MENTAL - WHO

(6 days ago) WEBREPORT - Strengthening Maternal Mental Health in Ghana iii. The project execution was scheduled to involve eight main steps across its lifespan to culminate in the expected …

https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2024-02/MMHD%20Situational%20Analysis.pdf

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Impact of mHealth interventions on maternal, newborn, and child …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have been harnessed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to address the intricate challenges …

https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03417-9

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Exploring predictors and prevalence of postpartum - BMC Public …

(7 days ago) WEBPostpartum depression (PPD) is among the most prevalent mental health issues [].The onset of depressive episodes after childbirth occurs at a pivotal point in a …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18502-0

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Let’s invest into midwives to improve maternal health – RISE Ghana

(5 days ago) WEBBolgatanga, May 8, GNA -The Rural Initiatives for Self-Empowerment Ghana (RISE-Ghana), a non-government organisation, has underscored the urgent need to invest in …

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/ghana/let-s-invest-into-midwives-to-improve-maternal-health-rise-ghana/ar-BB1m2fpF

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Preterm Birth Maternal Infant Health CDC

(7 days ago) WEBPreterm birth rates. The preterm birth rate declined 1% from 2021 to 2022, to 10.4%, following an increase of 4% from 2020 to 2021. However, racial and ethnic …

https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth/index.html

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Maternal Urinary Fluoride and Child Neurobehavior at Age 36 …

(8 days ago) WEBKey Points. Question Is prenatal fluoride exposure associated with child neurobehavior in a US-based sample?. Findings In this cohort study of 229 pregnant …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818858

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Public Health nurse advocates collaboration among midwives - MSN

(9 days ago) WEBWe and our partners process data to: By Godfred A. Polkuu Bolgatanga, May 17, GNA-Madam Monica Sadungu, Upper East Regional Public Health Nurse, Ghana Health …

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/ghana/public-health-nurse-advocates-collaboration-among-midwives/ar-BB1mBaCD

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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline MCHB

(7 days ago) WEBShare the Hotline with a friend. I just learned about the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and wanted to share this free resource. Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA any time to talk …

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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About Down Syndrome Birth Defects CDC

(8 days ago) WEBSome people with Down syndrome have other medical problems as well. Common health problems include: Congenital heart defects. Hearing loss. Druschel …

https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/down-syndrome.html

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health

(8 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240514/maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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CDC: Maternal mortality rates plummet 2021 to 2022 - TechTarget

(9 days ago) WEBIn 2021, there were 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births among Black women. By 2022, that number went down to 49.5. For Hispanic women, maternal mortality rates …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366583951/CDC-Maternal-mortality-rates-plummet-2021-to-2022

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