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We conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial in 24 primary healthcare facilities in rural Tanzania We implemented a four component intervention (training in basic emergency obstetric and newborn care, supportive supervision every six weeks, infrastructure support, and peer outreach) in the 12...

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity when they access healthcare. Person-centered care reflects this right - it focuses on being respectful and responsive to each individual's preferences and needs. However, while person-centered care has become a buzz-word within the world of...

While coverage of maternal healthcare is on the rise in many low- and middle-income countries, studies conducted by colleagues including the evaluation of the JSY program in India and a meta-analysis of place of delivery in sub-Saharan Africa, illustrate that facility births are not always...

We found that 1 in 7 women were mistreated during their last outpatient visit, and that this mistreatment increased when the visit was for urgent care, such as a sick child. The Basic Accountability to Stop Ill-treatment (BASI!) study was designed to test a monitoring mechanism for improving patient...

Doula's are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing people. They may support just the birth, prenatal perod, postnatal period, or all three. Doulas have been associated with improved quality of care, patient experiences, and outcomes, including...

Perinatal mood disorders, including post-partum depression, are prevalent worldwide. Although a diverse array of effective treatments for perinatal mood disorders are known, few women in need will access them. When mental health goes unsupported in mothers it is detrimental first and foremost to...