Maternity waiting homes in Liberia: Results of a countrywide multi-sector scale-up.

Objective: Descriptions of maternity waiting homes (MWHs) as an intervention to increase facility delivery for women living in remote geographic areas dates back to the 1950s, yet there is limited information on the scale-up and sustainability of MWHs. The objective of this study was to describe the evolutionary scale-up of MWHs as a component of health system strengthening efforts and document the successes, challenges, and barriers to sustainability in Liberia.

Methods: Data were collected from a national sample of 119 MWHs in Liberia established between 2010-2018.