Strengthening Maternal Care: The Evolution of Midwives in Upazila Health Complexes in Bangladesh

Strengthening Maternal Care: The Evolution of Midwives in Upazila Health Complexes in Bangladesh
Citation: Chowdhury M.E., Alam A., Chowdhury A., Beena H.A., Rahman M., Islam S. (2024). Research Brief: Adaptation of midwives in Upazila Health Complexes in Bangladesh. Chapel Hill, NC, USA: Data for Impact.
Abstract: Given the significant shortage of trained personnel to provide quality maternal healthcare services, the Government of Bangladesh initiated the development of the midwifery cadre in 2010. New midwife posts were created at Upazila Health Complexes (UHCs) and Union Sub-Centers (USCs), and by July 2023, a total of 2,547 midwives had been posted at 411 UHCs (4/facility) and 903 USCs (1/facility). The Research for Decision Makers (RDM) project, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), conducted a study to assess the current state of midwives’ adaptation to their workplace, identify related challenges, and anticipate changes in maternal and newborn health (MNH) care service provision following the integration of midwives into the health system. The study aimed to propose effective strategies for maximizing midwives’ impact and achieving desired outcomes.
Shortname: FS-24-700
Author(s): Mahbub Elahi Chowdhury, Anadil Alam, Aklima Chowdhury, Hosne Ara Beena, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Shafayatul Islam Shiblee
Year: 2024
Language: English
Region(s): BANGLADESH