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Health Care for Women International Volume 42, 2021 - Issue 4-6
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The design and delivery of maternal health interventions in Pakistan: a scoping review

Shahzadi Zaina Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Bismah Jameelb Division of Clinical Decision-Making and Healthcare, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Mahrukh Zahidc Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Maryam Munird Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Sujane Kandasamye Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Umair Majidb Division of Clinical Decision-Making and Healthcare, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;f Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 518-546 | Received 12 May 2019, Accepted 18 Dec 2019, Published online: 09 Jan 2020
 
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Abstract

Hundreds of women die daily due to preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Multiple programs have been developed to support efforts to reduce maternal mortality. However, no synthesis has been conducted to date that reviews the design, delivery, and impact of these initiatives in Pakistan. After conducting a systematic literature search, we found 23 articles describing interventions. We analyzed these articles for intervention characteristics. In this scoping review the authors identify the characteristics of interventions to improve maternal health services in Pakistan and priorities for future programs and research. Recommendations include multi-level interventions, stakeholder engagement, and rigorous evaluations of existing interventions.

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