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Verbal autopsy analysis of maternal mortality in Bong County, Liberia: a retrospective mixed methods study.

Ha Eun LeeJoseph PeroskyMadison HortonChristopher ReynoldsAloysius NyanpluJody R Lori
Published in: BMJ open quality (2023)
Maternal mortality remains an issue in Bong County, Liberia, due to addressable contextual causes. Interventions to ameliorate these preventable deaths include ensuring availability of resources and transportation through improved supply chain and health system accountability. Recurring training should be provided to healthcare workers which involves husbands, families and communities. Innovative means for providers and facilities to communicate clearly and consistently should also be prioritised to prevent future maternal deaths in Bong County, Liberia.
Keyphrases
  • birth weight
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • physical activity
  • type diabetes
  • virtual reality
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss
  • emergency medical