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Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Performance-based financing (PBF) has received considerable attention from low and middle income country governments and development partners in recent years. PBF…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Progress has been slow in improving quality of antenatal care in low-resource settings. Facilitated group focused antenatal care (FANC) has potential to improve…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Our long-term goal is to improve maternal-infant outcomes in low-resource settings by improving quality of antenatal care (ANC). In the US, CenteringPregnancy…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: This study examines the relationship between the timing of the first ANC check-up and the provision of WHO recommended services in Pakistan. Methods: The study…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Experts at a WHO technical consultation in 2013 proposed 19 core indicators for reporting on quality of maternal, neonatal and paediatric care in health…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: There is global recognition that quality of care (QoC) must improve to achieve further reductions in maternal and newborn mortality. There is a need for valid,…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015  

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background:   Financial barriers (formal and informal) continue to deter pregnant women from seeking care, but fear of disrespect and abuse (D&A) during facility-based…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Disrespect and abuse (D&A) during facility-based childbirth weakens trust in the health system and affects willingness to deliver in facilities. Little is…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: It is increasingly recognized that improving interpersonal care is a fundamental component of ensuring maternal and newborn survival. Pregnant women often…