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ArticleFrontiers in global women's health2026

A mixed-methods evaluation of outreach service provision by the "Strengthening Migrant Access to Reproductive Health in Thailand" Initiative, 2020-2024.

Ahmar Hashmi, Ko Ko Aung, Nan San Wai, Prapatsorn Misa, May Myo Thwin, Kanyaw Paw, Suphak Nosten, Mi Wah Jitham, Chanapat Pateekhum, Waraporn Pimpasorn and 3 more

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Ahmar HashmiDepartment of Nutrition Sciences and Health Behavior, School of Health Professions, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States.
Ko Ko AungShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Nan San WaiShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Prapatsorn MisaShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
May Myo ThwinShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Kanyaw PawShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Suphak NostenShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Mi Wah JithamShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Chanapat PateekhumShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Waraporn PimpasornTak Public Health Office, Ministry of Public Health, Tak, Thailand.
Boonrid WongchawengsupDivision of Public Health, Tak Provincial Administrative Office, Ministry of Interior, Tak, Thailand.
Francois NostenShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.
Rose McGreadyShoklo Malaria Research Unit, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Mae Ramat, Thailand.

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Abstract

Introduction: Despite considerable progress, pregnancy-related health outcomes are still below Sustainable Development Goal targets for many low-to-middle-income countries. This study evaluated the Strengthening Migrant Access to Reproductive Health in Thailand (SMARH-T) Initiative that included an outreach service provision (2020-2024) to address upstream determinants of prenatal care and a family planning service provision for undocumented migrant women and newborns along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Methods: This study employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design with a quantitative survey followed by qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. Participants were asked about their experiences with the initiative and its delivery of prenatal and family planning services. Implementation outcome frameworks were used to understand the acceptability, end-user satisfaction, appropriateness, feasibility, reach, and sustainability of the initiative. Results: A total of 407 migrant women were surveyed and 17 interviews and discussions with health providers, staff, and stakeholders ( Discussion: This mixed-methods evaluation of the SMARH-T Initiative demonstrated high service utilization, satisfaction, and reach for migrant women along the Thailand-Myanmar border. The multipronged approach incorporated reparative strategies to address this particularly vulnerable population in this context.

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family planningimplementation scienceMyanmaroutcome and process assessment (healthcare)pregnancyprenatal caretransients and migrantsvulnerable populations

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PMCPMC13106189

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