Table 1 Programmatic components along the three delay model
Delay one (decision to seek care) | Delay two (timely access to health care) | Delay three (quality healthcare) |
|---|---|---|
Strategy 1; community engagement and empowerment for maternal and new born health improvement | Strategy 1; decrease distance to skilled birth attendance by increasing the number of EmONC facilities | Strategy 1; Ensure facilities have adequate infrastructure for EmONC Strategy 2; Ensure adequate medical supplies, equipment and medication |
Strategy 2; increased birth preparedness, demand for facility deliveries, use of preventive health services | Strategy 2; improve accessibility of EmONC services | Strategy 3; Ensure sufficient trained health workers to provide care Strategy 4; Improve quality of care and ensure its evidence-based. Strategy 5; ensure referral capacity exists Strategy 6; Support effective maternal and perinatal health surveillance. |