Challenges in Maternal and Child Health Services Delivery and Access During Pandemics or Public Health Disasters

• 2021

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• Krushna Chandra Sahoo; Sapna Negi; Kripalini Patel; Bijaya Kumar Mishra; Subrata Kumar Palo; Sanghamitra Pati
PMID: 34209238DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fhealthcare9070828

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This narrative review highlights challenges faced in accessing and maintaining maternal and child health (MCH) services during public health emergencies such as pandemics and disasters. Research focused on the impact of emergencies on MCH services, revealing common issues like low utilization and limited access. Lack of safety equipment and fear of infection are factors that hinder service delivery. While existing evidence underscores the significant impact of emergencies on MCH, further in-depth studies are necessary, particularly regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disasters; Disease Outbreaks; Maternal Health Services; Maternal-Child Health Services; Public Health; Pandemics; Emergencies; COVID-19; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: Indian Council of Medical Research

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