Maternity waiting homes in Liberia: Results of a countrywide multi-sector scale-up.

Autor: Jody R Lori, Joseph E Perosky, Sarah Rominski, Michelle L Munro-Kramer, Faith Cooper, Alphonso Kofa, Aloysius Nyanplu, Katherine H James, G Gorma Cole, Katrina Coley, Haiyin Liu, Cheryl A Moyer
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: PLoS ONE, Vol 15, Iss 6, p e0234785 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234785
Popis: ObjectiveDescriptions of maternity waiting homes (MWHs) as an intervention to increase facility delivery for women living in remote geographic areas dates back to the 1950s, yet there is limited information on the scale-up and sustainability of MWHs. The objective of this study was to describe the evolutionary scale-up of MWHs as a component of health system strengthening efforts and document the successes, challenges, and barriers to sustainability in Liberia.MethodsData were collected from a national sample of 119 MWHs in Liberia established between 2010-2018. The study used a mixed method design that included focus group discussions, individual interviews, logbook reviews, and geographic information systems. Qualitative data were grouped into themes using Glaser's constant comparative method. Quantitative data were analyzed using negative binomial regression to measure the differences in the counts of monthly stays at facilities with different funding sources and presence of advisory committee. Additionally, each MWH was geo-located for purposes of geo-visualization.ResultsIn the years since the original construction of five MWHs, an additional 114 MWHs were constructed in 14 of the 15 counties in Liberia. Monthly stays at facilities funded by community were 2·5 times those funded by NGOs (IRR, 2·46, 95% CI 1·33-4·54). Attributes of sustainability included strong local leadership/active community engagement and community ownership and governance.ConclusionSuccess factors for scale-up and sustainability included strong government support through development of public policy, local and county leadership, early and sustained engagement with communities, and self-governance. A multi-pronged approach with strong community engagement is key to the scale-up and sustainability of MWHs as an intervention to increase facility delivery for women living the farthest from a healthcare facility.
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