Sustainable Development Goals and the ongoing process of reducing maternal mortality
Date
2017-05
Authors
Edwards, Joan E.
Callister, Lynn
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
Abstract
Innovative programs introduced in response to the Millennium Development Goals show promise to reduce the global rate of maternal mortality. The Sustainable Development Goals, introduced in 2015, were designed to build on this progress. In this article, we describe the global factors that contribute to maternal mortality rates, outcomes of the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, and the new, related Sustainable Development Goals. Implications for clinical practice, health care systems, research, and health policy are provided.
Description
Article originally published in Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 46(3), e56–e64. English. Published online 2017 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2016.10.009
Keywords
Global women's health, Maternal mortality, Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
This is the post-print version of an article that is available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2016.10.009. Recommended citation: Callister, L. C., & Edwards, J. E. (2017). Sustainable development goals and the ongoing process of reducing maternal mortality. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 46(3), e56–e64. This item has been deposited in accordance with publisher copyright and licensing terms and with the author’s permission.