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Can non-monetary incentives increase health facility deliveries? The experience in Thyolo District, Malawi | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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Can non-monetary incentives increase health facility deliveries? The experience in Thyolo District, Malawi

van den Akker T, Radge G, Mateyu A, Mwagomba B, Bemelmans M, Reid AJ
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Abstract
Attendance for intrapartum care in Thyolo District, Malawi, was studied following implementation of a locally valued, non-monetary incentive. The number of facility-based deliveries per month was compared between the fourth quarter of 2007 and the third quarter of 2009, before and after introducing the incentive that included soap, a baby blanket and a traditional baby wrap. The number of deliveries in health facilities increased by 78% over the 2-year period. The increase was larger in peripheral rural facilities compared with the district hospital (94% vs. 38%). Locally developed incentives may lead to more women receiving professional maternity care in Malawi, particularly in rural areas.

Countries

Malawi

Subject Area

women's healthmodels of care

Languages

English
DOI
10.1016/j.inhe.2010.11.001
Published Date
01 Mar 2021
PubMed ID
24038052
Journal
International Health
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 66-68
Issue Date
2011-03-01
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