Maternal and child health indicators in primary healthcare facilities: Findings in a health systems quasi-experimental study in western Kenya.

Background And Purpose: Maternal and infant mortality are higher in low-income than in high-income countries due to weak health systems. The objective of this study was to improve access, utilization and quality of Maternal and Child Health care through a predesigned Enhanced Health Care System (EHC) that embodies the World Health Organization (WHO) pillars of the health system.

Design And Methodology: This study was conducted in two dispensaries in the Counties of Busia and Bungoma in Kenya as intervention sites and in four control clusters in Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties.

Improving maternal and child health outcomes through a community involvement strategy in Kabula location, Bungoma County, Kenya.

Background: Maternal, fetal and neonatal mortality are higher in low-income compared to high-income countries due to weak health systems including poor access and utilization of health services. Despite enormous recent improvements in maternal, neonatal and under five children health indicators, more rapid progress is needed to meet the targets including the Sustainable Development Goal 3(SDG). In Kenya these indicators are still high and comprehensive systems are needed to attain these goals.

A system approach to improving maternal and child health care delivery in Kenyan communities and primary care facilities: baseline survey on maternal health.

Background: Maternal, fetal and neonatal mortality are 10 to 100 fold higher in many low-income compared to high-income countries. Reasons for these discrepancies include limited antenatal care and delivery outside health facilities.

Objectives: The study aimed at conducting a baseline survey to assess the current levels of maternal health indicators in six counties in Western Kenya.

Potential benefits of triage for the trauma patient in a Kenyan emergency department.

Background: Improved trauma management can reduce the time between injury and medical interventions, thus decreasing morbidity and mortality. Triage at the emergency department is essential to ensure prioritization and timely assessment of injured patients. The aim of the present study was to investigate how a lack of formal triage system impacts timely intervention and mortality in a sub-Saharan referral hospital.

Assessing the impact of an emergency trauma course for senior medical students in Kenya.

Introduction: Ninety percent of all injury-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. The WHO recommends short, resource-specific trauma courses for healthcare providers. Studies show that teaching trauma courses to medical students in developed countries leads to significant increases in knowledge and skill.

A system approach to improving maternal and child health care delivery in Kenya: innovations at the community and primary care facilities (a protocol).

Background: Maternal, fetal and neonatal mortality are higher in low-income compared to high-income countries due to weak health systems including poor access and utilization of health services. Despite enormous recent improvements in maternal, neonatal and under 5 health indicators, more rapid progress is needed to meet the targets including the Development Goal 3(SDG). In Kenya these indicators are still high and comprehensive systems are needed to attain the targets of the SDG 3 by 2030.