Cohort analysis of antenatal care and delivery outcomes in pregnancy: a basis for improving maternal health

Cohort analysis has been the cornerstone of tuberculosis (TB) monitoring and evaluation for nearly two decades; these principles have been adapted for patients with the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune-deficiency syndrome on antiretroviral treatment and patients with diabetes mellitus an...

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Published in:Public health action 2014-06, Vol.4 (2), p.75-78
Main Authors: Harries, A. D., Jahn, A., Ben-Smith, A., Gadabu, O. J., Douglas, G. P., Seita, A., Khader, A., Zachariah, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antenatal Care
Cohort Analysis
Pregnant Women
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Summary:Cohort analysis has been the cornerstone of tuberculosis (TB) monitoring and evaluation for nearly two decades; these principles have been adapted for patients with the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune-deficiency syndrome on antiretroviral treatment and patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. We now make the case for using cohort analyses for monitoring pregnant women during antenatal care, up to and including childbirth. We believe that this approach would strengthen the current monitoring and evaluation systems used in antenatal care by providing more precise information at regular time intervals. Accurate real-time data on how many pregnant women are enrolled in antenatal care, their characteristics, the interventions they are receiving and the outcomes for mother and child should provide a solid basis for action to reduce maternal mortality.
ISSN:2220-8372
2220-8372
DOI:10.5588/pha.13.0103