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Reducing Maternal Death Among Women through First Delay Maternal Education in Koinadugu District of Serra Leone

By Ezebunwo Ngari Henry, Ilo Ekenedilichukwu Chukwunwike, Onyemauche Jim Ifeanyichukwu

Maternal mortality (MM) is a significant public health issue, particularly in regions with limited resources and underdeveloped healthcare systems such as many districts in Sierra Leon. With specific focus on Koinadugu district, the review examined the public health intervention of reducing MM among women of childbearing population (18-49years) through first delay maternal education (FDME). Report have indicated inadequate understanding of "danger signal" as a factor for delay I; therefore, the review considered various procedure to enhanced knowledge and practices of overcoming delay I based on FDME. The review provided an overview of the background and rationale for the public health issue of interest while demonstrating various approaches to the intervention including the leadership role.