2024
A case study analysis of a successful birth center in northern Uganda
Telfer M, Zaslow R, Mbalinda S, Blatt R, Kim D, Kennedy H. A case study analysis of a successful birth center in northern Uganda. Birth 2024 PMID: 38923627, DOI: 10.1111/birt.12837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBirth centersCommunity health workersHigh-resource countriesSmall group interviewsNeonatal mortality rateMidwifery careQuality MaternalBirthing peopleIntegrated careQuality careNorthern UgandaHealth workersMaternal deathsGroup interviewsCareNeonatal outcomesPerinatal morbidityQMNCDocument reviewField notesCommunity knowledgeNeonatal morbidityMortality rateBirthParticipant observation
2023
Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States
Combellick J, Telfer M, Ibrahim B, Novick G, Morelli E, James-Conterelli S, Kennedy H. Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 228: s983-s993. PMID: 37164503, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMidwifery careCesarean deliveryHigh-income countriesContinuum of pregnancyMore vaginal birthsInduction of laborHigh patient satisfactionNeonatal mortality ratePreterm birthVaginal birthIntrapartum careIntrapartum periodPatient satisfactionLive birthsHealth characteristicsIntrapartum settingRespectful careMortality rateHealth outcomesHealthcare providersPractice protocolsCareMidwivesBirthNational outcomes
2003
Need for Paediatric Surgery Care in an Urban Area of the Gambia
Bickler S, Telfer M, Sanno-Duanda B. Need for Paediatric Surgery Care in an Urban Area of the Gambia. Tropical Doctor 2003, 33: 91-94. PMID: 12680542, DOI: 10.1177/004947550303300212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical problemsSurgical conditionsSurgical careCommon surgical problemChild health programsPediatric surgical careAge 15 yearsCent of childrenSurgical infectionsSurgery careCongenital anomaliesSurgical diseaseSurgical proceduresCumulative riskHealth programsCareChildrenSaharan AfricaPresentation rateInjuryInfectionYearsDisease
2002
Experiences of mothers with antenatal, delivery and postpartum care in rural Gambia.
Telfer ML, Rowley JT, Walraven GE. Experiences of mothers with antenatal, delivery and postpartum care in rural Gambia. African Journal Of Reproductive Health 2002, 6: 74-83. PMID: 12476731, DOI: 10.2307/3583148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCohort StudiesDelivery, ObstetricDeveloping CountriesFemaleGambiaHealth Care SurveysHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaternal Health ServicesMaternal MortalityPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ParticipationPatient SatisfactionPostnatal CarePregnancyPrenatal CareQuality of Health CareRural PopulationSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsEssential obstetric servicesMaternal health servicesMaternal mortality ratioCommunity-based studyType of careFarafenni areaPostpartum careObstetric servicesPostpartum periodMortality ratioExperiences of mothersHealth servicesRural GambiaHealth careCareWomenGambiaDeliveryRural areasFarafenniVisits
2000
Maternal mortality in rural Gambia: levels, causes and contributing factors.
Walraven G, Telfer M, Rowley J, Ronsmans C. Maternal mortality in rural Gambia: levels, causes and contributing factors. Bulletin Of The World Health Organization 2000, 78: 603-13. PMID: 10859854, PMCID: PMC2560770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive birthsMaternal deathsMaternal mortalityHealth careDirect obstetric causesReproductive age mortalityMaternal mortality ratioPrimary health careMaternal mortality estimatesObstetric causesLack of transportObstetric deathsEarly pregnancyObstetric referralsMortality ratioRural GambiaMortalityDeathCareIndirect causesAge mortalityBirthCauseMortality estimatesSame period