African Taxation Review (Business/Law crossover)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Evaluating Community-Based Healthcare Interventions on Maternal Health in Ethiopian Villages,

Mekonnen Abraha, Debre Markos University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18819973
Published: October 12, 2005

Abstract

Community-based healthcare interventions have been implemented in Ethiopia to improve maternal health outcomes through preventive care and early detection of complications. The research employs a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from focus group discussions and interviews. Community health workers reported a significant increase in women seeking prenatal care, with over 75% of pregnant women receiving at least one antenatal visit during their pregnancy. The interventions have notably improved maternal health outcomes by increasing access to healthcare services and awareness about preventive measures. Continued support for community-based healthcare initiatives is recommended to sustain these improvements in maternal health.

How to Cite

Mekonnen Abraha (2005). Evaluating Community-Based Healthcare Interventions on Maternal Health in Ethiopian Villages,. African Taxation Review (Business/Law crossover), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18819973

Keywords

African geographymaternal health outcomescommunity-based interventionsqualitative researchpublic health ethicscomparative analysisempirical studies

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