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The integration of traditional birth attendants into public healthcare services significantly improves maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Rwandan urban slums, with an estimated mortality reduction of 20% to 30%. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

February 22, 2026Open Access

Integration of Traditional Birth Attendants into Public Healthcare Services for Safe Motherhood Programmes in Rwandan Urban Slums: Coverage and Mortality Reduction Analysis

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The research aims to evaluate the impact of integrating traditional birth attendants into public healthcare services on maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Rwandan urban slums.
Conducted a systematic review of literature on TBA integration.
Analyzed peer-reviewed articles, grey literature, and reports.
Assessed community coverage rates and mortality reduction linked to TBAs.
Community coverage rate of TBAs ranged from 45% to 60%.
Estimated mortality reduction due to TBA involvement was between 20% and 30%.
Integration significantly improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

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Systematic review analyzes TBA integration, highlighting improved maternal outcomes in urban slums.

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Nhigiwiraraka et al. (2000) studied this question.

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Integration of Traditional Birth Attendants into Public Healthcare Services for Safe Motherhood Programmes in Rwandan Urban Slums: Coverage and Mortality Reduction Analysis

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