Abstract:
Background:With the growth of Community-Based Health Information (CBHIS) for
decision making and service provision in the low income settings, innovative models
of addressing Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) morbidity and mortality are
necessary. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that five hundred thousand
mothers and about three million newborns die each year in middle and low income
countries.
Objectives: To stimulate interest in utilisation CBHIS for research and interventions,
with an illustration of potential using on Motivational Interviewing intervention.
Data Source:Literature searched electronically, discussion with behavioural experts,
health system researchers, and maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) experts, and
book reviews.
Study Selection:Broad selection criteria including all current literature relevantsubjects
including CBHIS, behaviour change methods and Community MNH.
Data Extraction: A checklist for relevance was used to identify the relevant behaviour
change intervention to use in the illustration.
Data Synthesis: A method that met the criteria was identified, and based on a discussion
with behavioural experts, the decision to use it the illustration was reached.
Conclusion: Motivational Interviewing Intervention (MII) should be considered for
implementation and study on near-term Pregnant women in a setting where these
mothers can be identified and a targeted intervention instituted.
