Abstract
Purpose
The purposeof this studywastodemonstratea two-year global health projecttoimprovematernal and childhealth(MCH) inEthiopia.
Methods
This isadescriptivecasestudy. Thetarget areais Kilte AwlaeloWoreda inTigray Regional State, Ethiopia. A baseline survey was conductedto identify the needs of community residents and health careprof essionals. AMCH program was developed according to a project design matrix that included: infrastructure renovation of health centers; continuing education for midwives, nurses, andhealth extension work-ers(HEWs); andimprovement of residents'MCH awareness. Project evaluation willexaminethestructure, process, andoutcomesof the program.
Results
Thebaseline survey showedlow ratesof family planning(31%) and antenatal andpostnatalcare use (36.1%and69%, respectively). Theinstitutionalbirthratewas 13.5%. Midwives andnursesreceived 2∼4educational programsabout familyplanning andperinatal care. HEWswere alsogiven practical education. Water and electrical infrastructureof all five health centersintheKilteAwlaeloWoredawere renovated. Additionally, medical supplies and equipment were provided. Communityhealtheducation onperinatal care, family planning, and personal hygienewas presented.
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