Mother and newborn survival according to point of entry and type of human resources in a maternal referral system in Kayes (Mali)

The study assesses maternal and newborn survival in women presenting with an obstetric complication in Kayes (Mali). It compares the effects of the point of entry into the referral system on joint mother-newborn survival, and the effects of the configuration of healthcare teams at the community health centers (CHC). Results show that entry at the CHC while coming from a distance of less than 5 km increased the likelihood of joint survival by 8.50%. The size of the healthcare team at the CHC is significantly associated with mother-newborn survival only when distance traveled is 5 km or less