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J Perinat Neonatal Nurs ; 38(2): 221-220, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38758276

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare systems, including resuscitation training programs such as Helping Babies Breathe (HBB). Nepal, a country with limited healthcare resources, faces challenges in delivering effective HBB training, managing deliveries, and providing neonatal care, particularly in remote areas. AIMS: This study assessed HBB skills and knowledge postpandemic through interviews with key stakeholders in Nepal. It aimed to identify strategies, adaptations, and innovations to address training gaps and scale-up HBB. METHODS: A qualitative approach was used, employing semistructured interviews about HBB program effectiveness, pandemic challenges, stakeholder engagement, and suggestions for improvement. RESULTS: The study encompassed interviews with 23 participants, including HBB trainers, birth attendants, officials, and providers. Thematic analysis employed a systematic approach by deducing themes from study aims and theory. Data underwent iterative coding and refinement to synthesize content yielding following 5 themes: (1) pandemic's impact on HBB training; (2) resource accessibility for training postpandemic; (3) reviving HBB training; (4) impacts on the neonatal workforce; and (5) elements influencing HBB training progress. CONCLUSION: Postpandemic, healthcare workers in Nepal encounter challenges accessing essential resources and delivering HBB training, especially in remote areas. Adequate budgeting and strong commitment from healthcare policy levels are essential to reduce neonatal mortality in the future.


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COVID-19 , Humans , Nepal/epidemiology , COVID-19/epidemiology , COVID-19/prevention & control , Infant, Newborn , Female , Qualitative Research , Resuscitation/education , SARS-CoV-2 , Health Personnel/education , Health Personnel/psychology , Pregnancy , Asphyxia Neonatorum/therapy , Asphyxia Neonatorum/prevention & control , Asphyxia Neonatorum/epidemiology , Stakeholder Participation , Pandemics , Program Evaluation , Male
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Matern Child Health J ; 26(10): 1976-1982, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36002697

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INTRODUCTION: Despite significant improvements in recent years, maternal and neonatal health outcomes remain poor in many regions of the world. One such area is in the remote mountainous regions of Nepal. The purpose of this study is to describe the current antenatal care practices and delivery support in a mountainous district of Nepal. METHODS: This study took place in Solukhumbu District between December 2015 and February 2018. A household survey was created using evidence-based maternal and neonatal care indicators. Women who had delivered within the previous two years were surveyed regarding antenatal and delivery care they received. A standardized health facility survey was used to evaluate the operational status of health facilities. The study was approved by the Nepal Ministry of Health and the University of Utah IRB. RESULTS: A total of 487 households and 19 facilities were surveyed. 35.7% (174/487) of deliveries occurred in a health facility (hospital, primary health care center or birthing center). 35.2% (171/486) of deliveries were attended by a skilled birth attendant. 52.8% (47/89) of women who did not deliver in a facility noted that transportation issues and not having sufficient time to travel during labor prevented them from delivering in a facility. No health posts had staff trained in obstetric and neonatal emergencies. DISCUSSION: The majority of women in Solukhumbu District do not receive high quality antenatal and delivery care. An intervention that would make antenatal care and delivery support more accessible could improve maternal and infant outcomes in this district and other similar regions.


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Birthing Centers , Maternal Health Services , Perinatal Care , Child , Delivery, Obstetric , Female , Health Facilities , Health Services Accessibility , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Nepal/epidemiology , Pregnancy , Prenatal Care
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