Equity in provision and access to obstetric anaesthesia care in Nigeria.

Onajin-Obembe, B O I

Onajin-Obembe, B O I.

Onajin-Obembe BOI; Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria; Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria. Electronic address: bisola.onajin-obembe@uniport.edu.ng.

Int J Obstet Anesth ; 54: 103642, 2023 05.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2233986

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Nigeria has a high maternal mortality rate, yet there is wide variation in the proportion of births by caesarean section between zones, states, and cities within Nigeria. This review examines the pattern of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of mitigation measures on women's health in Nigeria. The combined impact of COVID-19 and conflicts on maternal healthcare and access to obstetric care, as well as the availability of obstetric anaesthesia in Nigeria, are discussed. There is a vicious cycle, intensified by unwanted pregnancy, abortion, and preventable maternal death.

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Anesthesia, Obstetrical; COVID-19; Pregnancy; Female; Humans; Nigeria/epidemiology; Cesarean Section; Pandemics; Maternal Mortality

Keywords

Access; COVID-19; Conflicts; Maternal mortality; Nigeria; Obstetric anaesthesia

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Anesthesia, Obstetrical Type of study: Observational study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Int J Obstet Anesth Journal subject: Anesthesiology / Obstetrics Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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