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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Vogel, Joshua Peter, MBBS
• Betrán, Ana Pilar, PhD
• Widmer, Mariana, MSc
• Souza, João Paulo, PhD
• Gülmezoglu, Ahmet Metin, PhD
• Seuc, Armando, PhD
• Torloni, Maria Regina, PhD
• Mengestu, Tigest Ketsela, MPH
• Merialdi, Mario, PhD

Titel

Role of faith-based and nongovernment organizations in the provision of obstetric services in 3 African countries

Ist Teil von

• American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2012-12, Vol.207 (6), p.495.e1-495.e7

Ort / Verlag

New York, NY: Mosby, Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2012

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Objective We sought to describe obstetric care capacity of nongovernment organization (NGO)-/faith-based organization (FBO)-run institutions compared to government-run institutions in 3 African countries using the World Health Organization Global Survey. We also compared delivery characteristics and outcomes. Study Design This is a descriptive analysis of the 22 NGO-/FBO-run institutions in Uganda, Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo delivering 11,594 women, compared to 20 government-run institutions delivering 25,825 women in the same countries and period. Results Infrastructure, obstetric services, diagnostic facilities, and anesthesiology at NGO/FBO institutions were comparable to government institutions. Women delivering at NGO/FBO institutions had more antenatal care, antenatal complications, and cesarean delivery. NGO/FBO institutions had higher obstetrician attendance and lower rates of eclampsia, preterm birth, stillbirth, Apgar <7, and neonatal near miss. Conclusion NGO/FBO institutions are comparable to government institutions in capacity to deliver obstetric care. NGO/FBOs have been found effective in providing delivery care in developing countries and should be appropriately recognized by stakeholders in their efforts to assist nations achieve international goals.