Perinatal community-based programs in Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce infant mortality: A scoping review

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Authors: Abena Owusu Ansah, Gabriela Buccini
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Abstract

This scoping review aims to assess implementation barriers and facilitators of perinatal community-based programs in SSA faced across three decades to reduce infant mortality. The specific research question is: What implementation barriers and facilitators have perinatal community-based programs targeting infants under 12 months faced in SSA to reduce infant mortality?

Fields of Study & Subjects

Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Health Policy Implementation Science

Publication details

Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint