Period: 2011 – 2014

Conducting obstetric emergency drills that aim to improve the quality of care in these emergencies in order to reduce maternal mortality. This study is being implemented in countries with high maternal mortality such as Ethiopia and India. The strategy aims to train health personnel in emergency care for some of the most important causes of maternal mortality: postpartum hemorrhage and eclampsia. This project is part of an initiative of the Maternal Health Task Force (Harvard University School of Public Health) and is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Researchers

Althabe F, Mazzoni A, Gibbons L, Colaci D, Belizán M, Garcia Elorrio E, Garcia Marti S.

Objectives

Primary objective: To evaluate whether the use of drills and checklists increases the use of effective interventions in the treatment of women suffering from postpartum hemorrhage and eclampsia.

Secondary objectives: Evaluate whether the proposed intervention:
a) Reduces the incidence of severe maternal complications and maternal death in women who have postpartum hemorrhage and eclampsia.
b) Increases the self-confidence of professionals in the treatment of these pathologies.
c) Improves the response capacity of hospitals and health centers

Finance

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the Maternal Health Task Force at the Harvard University School of Public Health.

Study design

Implementation research.