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"If they were telling us to go, we will go": factors associated with effective postnatal care coverage before and after discharge - a mixed

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Introduction Maternal and newborn health is a key area of focus within Kenya’s health system, reflecting the global commitment to improving health outcomes for mothers and infants. Despite progress in recent years, Kenya continues to face significant challenges in reducing maternal and newborn mortality, with 530 maternal deaths per 100 000 births in 20201 and stalled progress in reducing neonatal...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights systemic gaps in Kenya’s maternal and newborn healthcare, particularly in postnatal care (PNC), which remains under-prioritized despite its critical role in preventing mortality. The COVID-19 policy shift—delaying PNC for low-risk mothers—reflects a tension between infection control and essential care, a trade-off that may have lingering effects. The article effectively contextualizes barriers, from individual factors like education and poverty ...