Impact of community organization of woman on perinatal outcomes in rural Bolivia
Rev. panam. salud pública
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3(1): 9-14, ene. 1998. tab
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-214829
RESUMO
An intervention to improve maternal and child health was conducted in a remote Bolivian province with limited access to modern medical facilities. The intervention focused on initiating and strengthening women's organizations, developing women's skills in problem identification and prioritization, and training community members in safe birthing techniques. Its impact was evaluated by comparing perinatal mortality rates and obstetric behavior among 409 women before and after the intervention. Perinatal mortality decreased from 117 deaths per 1000 births before the intervention to 43.8 deaths per 1000 births after. There was a significant increase in the number of women participating in women's organizations following the intervention, as well as in the number of organizations. The proportion of women receiving prenatal care and initiating breast-feeding on the first day after birth was also significantly larger. The number of infants attended to immediately after delivery likewise increased, but the change was not statistically significant. This study demonstrates that community organization can improve maternal and child health in remote areas
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Main subject:
Infant Mortality
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Child Health
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Perinatal Care
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Community Participation
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Parturition
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Maternal Welfare
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Obstetrics
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Bolivia
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. panam. salud pública
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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