Improving Newborn Health in Mumbai
Author Information
Author(s): Armida Fernandez, David Osrin
Primary Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital
Hypothesis
Can the public health system in Mumbai be revitalized to improve the survival and health of newborn infants and mothers living in slum communities?
Conclusion
The initiative aims to improve maternal and newborn health through community engagement and quality improvement in health services.
Supporting Evidence
- Mumbai has a high rate of neonatal deaths, accounting for a quarter of global neonatal deaths.
- The initiative aims to improve health care for mothers and newborns through community involvement.
- The program is a collaboration between various sectors including government and NGOs.
Takeaway
This study is about helping mothers and babies in Mumbai's slums get better health care by working with both health workers and the community.
Methodology
The initiative uses action-research to engage community members and health-care providers in improving health services.
Limitations
The study is exploratory and its long-term effectiveness in various settings is yet to be evaluated.
Participant Demographics
The study focuses on mothers and newborns in slum communities in Mumbai.
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