Quality of Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) care in for profit private sectors in urban Bangladesh
Quality of Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) care in for profit private sectors in urban Bangladesh
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孟加拉国城市营利性私营部门的孕产妇和新生儿健康 (MNH) 护理质量
DOI:
10.1093/eurpub/ckw171.065
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发表时间:
2016
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Anwar I
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作者:
Anwar I
BackgroundFor-profit private sector is increasingly contributing in MNH services in many developing countries. However, they operate beyond any regulatory frame-work that raises concerns about quality, cost and equity. In Bangladesh, 60% of facility deliveries are placed at private health sectors.MethodsThis cross sectional survey was conducted in 34 for profit private hospitals providing MNH services in Sylhet City Corporation, during June to August, 2015. The last 3 months inpatient delivery case records were reviewed (n= 1343) to assess technical aspects while facility survey (n= 34) were done to explore the structural and outcome dimension of quality of services as part of an implementation research.ResultsThe basic amenities and equipment’s were available in most of the surveyed facilities. However, missing infrastructural components were; labor room (39%), neonatal care unit (79%) and breast feeding corner (92%). The median number of full time obstetrician, Anesthetist and Pediatrician was< 1; and unregistered nurses (n= 9) were more than registered nurses (n= 3). WHO recommended waste segregation and disposal was existent only in 18% cases. The availability of process indicators as a proof to patient centered care were varied, bed side screen (55%), comment box (32%), BCC materials (15%), receptionist (100%) and displayed service price (15%). High caesarean delivery rate (80%) without supporting partograph (< 1%) denote poor performance on evidence based practice. Irrespective of mode of deliveries, majority of them (67%) took place after 2 pm. Reported maternal and neonatal complications were 12.5% and 21.5% respectively.ConclusionsObserved quality indicators under all 3 dimensions were much deficient. Tendency of delivery being conducted after office time of public hospital indicate dual clinical practice that can jeopardize both public and private health system. The reasons behind unnecessary caesarean deliveries need to be investigated further