Women's perspectives on health service integration for multi-morbidity in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum in a high-burden setting

Abstract

Background: Maternal and infant health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain below global targets. Greater integration of health services within routine antenatal care and infant immunization is a priority but has had variable success when implemented. We aimed to understand coexisting health needs for integrated services among women and infants and elevate women's views on health service delivery and planning. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal study of 699 pregnant women and their infants in Papua New Guinea from first antenatal visit to 1 year postpartum. We collected clinical and laboratory data on health at five time points and assessed women's experience of and ..