Maternal and newborn health prioritization in Yobe State, Nigeria: analysis of stakeholders’ perspective
Enhancing MNH services in Yobe state requires increased commitment for funding through the Northeast Development Commission rehabilitation fund; strengthening the health workforce, safety and retention plan; promoting gender inclusivity within the health sector; and addressing sociocultural barriers to women's health-seeking behaviors. Concrete, time-bound plans for policy dissemination are necessary to ensure effective service implementation.
Authors
- Charity Pring’ar Maina
- Emilia Iwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0261-7218)
- George Odonye
- Mamothena Carol Mothupi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1139-1639)
- Hadiza Sabo
- Naoko Kozuki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2850-3956)
- R. H. Abimiku
- Kazeem Olalekan Ayodeji
- Rifkatu Sunday Aimu
- Sussan Israel-Isah
Institutions
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
- Institute of Human Virology (NG)
- International Rescue Committee (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Conflict and Health
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-024-00628-y
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.55
Funders
- Government of the United Kingdom
- Department for International Development, UK Government