SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2017
Factors affecting effective community participation in maternal and newborn health programme planning, implementation and quality of care interventions.
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- Use of photovoice to explore the potential role of youth in contributing to maternal health in rural Wakiso district, Uganda.Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2020Article
- A qualitative analysis of vaccine decision makers' conceptualization and fostering of 'community engagement' in India.International journal for equity in health · 2020Article
- Community engagement for COVID-19 prevention and control: a rapid evidence synthesis.BMJ global health · 2020Review
- Community perceptions on demand-side incentives to promote institutional delivery in Oyam district, Uganda: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Mobilizing community action to improve maternal health in a rural district in Tanzania: lessons learned from two years of community group activities.Global health action · 2019Article
- Promoting women's and children's health through community groups in low-income and middle-income countries: a mixed-methods systematic review of mechanisms, enablers and barriers.BMJ global health · 2019Article
- "Our voices matter": a before-after assessment of the effect of a community-participatory intervention to promote uptake of maternal and child health services in Kwale, Kenya.BMC health services research · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundCommunity participation in in health programme planning, implementation and quality improvement was recently recommended in guidelines to improve use of skilled care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period for women and newborns. How to implement community participation effectively remains unclear. In this article we explore different factors.
methodsWe conducted a secondary analysis, using the Supporting the Use of Research Evidence framework, of effectiveness studies identified through systematic literature reviews of two community participation interventions; quality improvement of maternity care services; and maternal and newborn health programme planning and implementation.
resultsCommunity participation ranged from outreach educational activities to communities being full partners in decision-making. In general, implementation considerations were underreported. Key facilitators of community participation included supportive policy and funding environments where communities see women's health as a collective responsibility; linkages with a functioning health system e.g. via stakeholder committees; intercultural sensitivity; and a focus on interventions to strengthen community capacity to support health. Levels of participation and participatory approaches often changed over the life of programmes as community and health services capacity to interact developed.
conclusionImplementation requires careful consideration of the context: previous experience with participation, who will be involved, gender norms, and the timeframe for implementation. Relevant stakeholders must be actively involved, particularly those often excluded from decision making. Current limited evidence suggests that the vision of community participation as a process and the presence of a focus to strengthen community capacity to participate and to improve health may be a key factor for long term success.
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