Save the Children

Measuring the association between women’s empowerment using SWPER index and utilization of maternal and newborn health services from pregnancy to postpartum in Nepal

Women’s empowerment is a global development priority that serves as both an independent goal and a critical determinant of maternal and newborn health (MNH) outcomes. This study aimed to assess the association between women’s empowerment and utilization of MNH services from pregn...

Lessons from the application of Implementation Research (IR) to real-life policy decisions: a case study of the Ghana SAVING Consortium

Implementation Research (IR) promotes integration of research findings into policy and practice within health systems. IR provides a mechanism for adapting evidence into policy processes and decisions amid shifting priorities. This study shares lessons on how core IR characterist...

Actualizing the implementation of the underutilized low-cost, life-saving intervention of skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth in a regional referral hospital in Uganda

As a low-resource opportunity to decrease neonatal mortality, skin-to-skin contact during the first hour after birth is an evidence-based best practice which is implemented inconsistently world-wide. As described in the 2023 international research and practice guideline, skin-to-...