Need Assessment for Formulation of the National Plan on Safe Motherhood Program in Vietnam Period 2003-2010

Location: 7 ecological regions in Vietnam

Primary field: Public Health & HIV-TB

Donors and Partners: Ministry of Health

Local Partners: Department of Maternal and Child Health, Ministry of Health

Project Overview:

The assessment is to describe the situation of different levels of the health system, focusing on health facilities, human resources, and essential drugs for safe motherhood activities, and collect information about the technical skills of the staff working at all levels of the safe motherhood service delivery points. Moreover, the study focused on describing the situation of Monitoring and Supervision of the SM program as well as assessing the needs and accessibility of clients to pre and post-natal care and the social and cultural practices that could influence the health-seeking behavior of the community people, and describe the difference between regions.

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