Table 2. Studies reporting maternal and neonatal health (MNH) indicators.
| Impact | Health focus | Indicator | Number of studies* | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | Maternal health | Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) | 4 | 24–27 |
| Neonatal health | Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) | 1 | 26 | |
| Stillbirth rate | 8 | 24–26, 28–32 | ||
| Reproduction | Reproductive health | Contraception prevalence rate (CPR) | 3 | 33–35 |
| Obstetric and gynaecological admissions owing to abortions | 2 | 36, 37 | ||
| Pregnancy | Maternal health | Adolescent birth rate | 0 | n/a |
| STI prevalence in pregnancy | 6 | 25, 38–42 | ||
| HIV prevalence in pregnancy | 7 | 25, 28, 32, 35, 39, 41, 43 | ||
| Malaria prevalence in pregnancy | 7 | 27, 29, 31, 32, 44–46 | ||
| Anaemia prevalence in pregnancy | 6 | 25, 29, 31, 32, 35, 46 | ||
| Antenatal care coverage | 3 | 27, 47, 48 | ||
| Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/pregnant women on ART | 0 | n/a | ||
| Intermittent preventative treatment (IPT) in pregnancy (prevalence) | 0 | n/a | ||
| Birth | Maternal health | Births attended by skilled health personnel | 2 | 24, 48 |
| C-section rate | 5 | 28, 30, 40, 49, 50 | ||
| Neonatal health | Preterm rate | 3 | 32, 43, 44 | |
| Low birthweight prevalence | 5 | 29, 31, 32, 43, 51 | ||
| Postpartum | Maternal health | Postpartum care for mothers | 0 | n/a |
| Neonatal health | Postpartum care for neonates | 0 | n/a | |
| Early initiation of breastfeeding | 2 | 52, 53 | ||
| Exclusive breastfeeding | 1 | 53 |
*Some studies are counted more than once when they address several MNH indicators.