Measuring coverage of essential maternal and newborn care interventions: An unfinished agenda to define the data matrix for action in maternal and newborn health.

Allisyn Moran,Tanya Marchant

doi:10.7189/jogh.07.020307

Allisyn Moran, Tanya Marchant

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https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.07.020307

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Abstract

Measurement of progress in newborn survival and health during the SDG era requires a comprehensive approach that involves using various sources of data. Data from health management information systems (HMIS) and health facilities will be fundamental for monitoring progress in quality of care which is crucial to meet national and global newborn survival targets.

Highlights

This collection provides crucial evidence on progress made and outstanding challenges on the road to improving maternal and newborn health using national household data (Demographic and Health Surveys; Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys) and facility data (Service Provision Assessment) on multi-country coverage of maternal and newborn care seeking and care provision
Core indicators from national survey platforms are an essential part of the data matrix, but timely data from delivery rooms that can prospectively inform the decisions of health system actors at multiple levels are needed
This means that well-functioning health management information systems plus civil registration and vital statistics platforms are www.jogh.org

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Introduction

This collection provides crucial evidence on progress made and outstanding challenges on the road to improving maternal and newborn health using national household data (Demographic and Health Surveys; Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys) and facility data (Service Provision Assessment) on multi-country coverage of maternal and newborn care seeking and care provision. Of the 11 manuscripts in this collection, six point to the need for more high quality, respectful care provided by health professionals working in enabling environments. Central to this is recognition that in-service provision as well as measurement it is essential to keep the mother and baby together as a dyad, especially around the time of birth when the majority of maternal and newborn deaths occur.

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