UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IDS)

Engaging women

400 women in 20 villages are engaged to stimulate demand for and use of ANC, Facility Delivery and postnatal services. Women groups identify and prioritize MCH
problems, develop, implement and evaluate strategies to improve uptake of MCH services.

How is this research addressing maternal and child health challenges?

  • Engaging women
  • Engaging pro-active male champions
  • Engaging male gatekeepers
  • Training health facility committees
  • Sensitizing health providers