The Evaluation of Maternal Death Prevention Strategy Implementation in 4 Districts, Pattani Province

Abstract

This descriptive research aimed to evaluate the maternal mortality prevention strategy implementation in four districts, Pattani Province. Data were collected during December 2019 - May 2020 using questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions in 199 participants. These consisted of 129 maternal and child health workers, 25 members of community networks, and 45 members of District Maternal and Child Health Board. Data were separately analyzed into descriptive statistics and content analysis. The study revealed that the overall score levels for the maternal mortality prevention strategy implementation in 4 districts were excellence (4.01 ± 0.68). The opinions on 6 factors affecting the implementation of the strategy were at a high level: policy standards and objectives (3.54 ± 0.52), communication (3.87 ± 0.51), organizational characteristics (4.26 ± 0.53) and an intention (3.87 ± 0.56). While the resources (3.32 ± 0.69) and economic, social, and political conditions (3.47 ± 0.74) were moderate levels. However, all aspects were a lack of links between other sectors such as the public sector, as well as the lack of inclusive participation in the workforce. These findings could be suggested that the gap analysis of the maternal mortality prevention strategy should be incorporated into the existing systematic practice with established standards or goals. Thus, it could be contributed to generate the appropriate model in accordance with the sociological context of areas in the long run.