Perspectives of healthcare workers on the challenges with obstetric referrals in rural communities in Ghana: a descriptive phenomenology study

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Health insurance coverage and timely antenatal care attendance in sub-Saharan Africa

Richard Gyan Aboagye et al.

Summary: The study found that having health insurance coverage is associated with a higher likelihood of seeking timely antenatal care attendance among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. It is recommended that governments and health insurance authorities across SSA actively implement health insurance policies and roll out health education programs to improve coverage of health insurance.

BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (2022)

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Is the National Health Insurance Scheme helping pregnant women in accessing health services? Analysis of the 2014 Ghana demographic and Health survey

Edward Kwabena Ameyaw et al.

Summary: The study found that a majority of women subscribed to the National Health Insurance Scheme believe that it helps pregnant women access healthcare. Data shows that women who subscribed to the NHIS were more likely to recognize its role in providing health services for pregnant women.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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Assessing the functionality of an emergency obstetric referral system and continuum of care among public healthcare facilities in a low resource setting: an application of process mapping approach

Bernice Ofosu et al.

Summary: The study identifies various barriers in the emergency obstetric referral process in Ghana, including communication, transport, resource availability, staffing, healthcare provider knowledge, and financing. The healthcare providers suggest improving communication, reviewing referral policies, training stakeholders, and providing essential resources to address these challenges. It is clear that the referral system between teaching hospitals and peripheral facilities needs significant improvement to ensure timely and quality care for women in need.

BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (2021)

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