Effective strategies for reducing maternal mortality in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014

(2016) Effective strategies for reducing maternal mortality in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research. pp. 310-6. ISSN 1735-9066 (Print) 1735-9066 (Linking)

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality rate is among the most important health indicators. This indicator is a function of factors that are related to pregnant women; these factors include economic status, social and family life of the pregnant woman, human resources, structure of the hospitals and health centers, and management factors. Strategic planning, with a comprehensive analysis and coverage of all causes of maternal mortality, can be helpful in improving this indicator. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research is a descriptive exploratory study. After needs assessment and review of the current situation through eight expert panel meetings and evaluating the organization's internal and external environment, the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of maternal mortality reduction were determined. Then, through mutual comparison of strengths/opportunities, strengths/threats, weaknesses/opportunities, and weaknesses/threats, WT, WO, ST, and SO strategies and suggested activities of the researchers for reducing maternal mortality were developed and dedicated to the areas of education, research, treatment, and health, as well as food and drug administration to be implemented. RESULTS: In the expert panel meetings, seven opportunity and strength strategies, eight strength and threat strategies, five weakness and threat strategies, and seven weakness and opportunity strategies were determined and a strategic plan was developed. CONCLUSIONS: Dedication of the developed strategies to the areas of education, research, treatment, and health, as well as food and drug administration has coordinated these areas to develop Ministry of Health indicators. In particular, it emphasizes the key role of university management in improving the processes related to maternal health.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Iran maternal mortality pregnancy strategic plan strategy
Page Range: pp. 310-6
Journal or Publication Title: Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 21
Number: 3
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.4103/1735-9066.180391
ISSN: 1735-9066 (Print) 1735-9066 (Linking)
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/3713

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