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Nov 9, 2011

NYU Medical Center Talk Given on "Integrating mHealth Technology and Holistic Healthcare Delivery to Reduce Maternal/ Neonatal/Child Morbidity and Mortality In Rural Uganda"

AUTHOR:Harry Strulovici, MD, MPH

Dr. Harry Strulovici gave an oral presentation on Life for Mothers project--"Integrating mHealth Technology and Holistic Healthcare Delivery to Reduce Maternal/Neonatal/Child Morbidity and Mortality In Rural Uganda." He spoke at the weekly Research Seminar held at the NYU Medical Center--Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He gave an update on the progress of the project, specifically the findings from the data collection of Phase l. His talk was limited to findings related to women of reproductive age and husbands/partners. At another session, he will present the findings of the data analysis for children < 5 years old and children > 5 years old. Both presentations will be published.

Did you know?

The leading causes of maternal deaths are hemorrhage, infections, unsafe abortions, high blood pressure leading to seizures, and obstructed labor.

Source:United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 2010