Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda.

Mary-Grace Nakate Sean Mackay Eunice Wambui Ndirangu Valerie Fleming

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2022)

This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic increased barriers to accessing healthcare services in the region. Participants' narratives emphasised the lack of access to expert care and the shortage of skilled health workers, especially midwives.

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