Impact of health systems strengthening on coverage of maternal health services in Rwanda, 2000–2010: a systematic review


 
Language:

English

Author:

Bucagu M, et al.

Series/Journal Title:

Reproductive Health Matters

Volume:

20

Issue:

39

Pages:

12

Description:

Between 2006 and 2010, the following increases in coverage took place as compared to 2000–2005, particularly in rural areas, where most poor women live: births with skilled attendance (77% increase vs. 26%), institutional delivery (146% increase vs. 8%), and contraceptive prevalence (351% increase vs. 150%). The primary factors in these improvements were increases in the health workforce and their skills, performance-based financing, community-based health insurance, and better leadership and governance. Further research is needed to determine the impact of these changes on health outcomes in women and children.

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Geographic Focus

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