EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS IN REDUCING MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

• Autor(a) principal: Borges, Lauhanda Primo
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Bordoni , Henrique de Melo, Egert, Larissa da Costa, Silva , Gislayne da, Pereira , Beatriz Souza, Viudes , Mateus Martins, Pinto , Izabella Mota Pontel, Faria , Márlin Alves de Oliveira e, Primo , Michele Alves, Gomes , Leticia Ferreira, Fialho , Zarife Azevedo, Alencar , Bruna Alves, Sousa, Emanoela Karolyne Bezerra de
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1673
• topic: MORTALIDADE MATERNA; REDUÇÃO DA MORTALIDADE MATERNA; INDICE DE MORTALIDADE MATERNA-INFANTIL

ABSTRACT Introduction: Maternal and child mortality remains a significant public health challenge around the world, especially in developing countries. The main causes include complications during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, such as bleeding, infections and hypertension. Objectives: This study will review the interventions used to reduce maternal and child mortality and describe their effectiveness and importance. Methodology: Research carried out in March 2024, based on an integrative review of scientific literature in the SciELo database. Using the descriptors: "Maternal and child mortality" and "Reduction in mortality". Results and discussion: Interventions used to reduce maternal and child mortality include adequate prenatal care, birth assistance by qualified health professionals, access to effective contraceptive methods, childhood immunization, promotion of breastfeeding and improved access to health services. health. Conclusion: The reviewed interventions offer effective and fundamental strategies for reducing maternal and child mortality. Implementation of these measures, combined with ongoing efforts to promote equitable access to health services, is essential. With targeted investments, we can advance the protection of the health of women and children around the world, ensuring that every pregnancy and birth is safe and healthy.