Local dynamics of collaboration for maternal, newborn and child health: A social network analysis of healthcare providers and their managers in Gert Sibande district, South Africa
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Date
2021
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
: Accountability for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) is a collaborative endeavour and
documenting collaboration dynamics may be key to understanding variations in the performance of MNCH services.
This study explored the dynamics of collaboration among frontline health professionals participating in two MNCH
coordination structures in a rural South African district. It examined the role and position of actors, the nature of their
relationships, and the overall structure of the collaborative network in two sub-districts.Cross-sectional survey using a social network analysis (SNA) methodology of 42 district and sub district
actors involved in MNCH coordination structures. Different domains of collaboration (eg, communication, professional
support, innovation) were surveyed at key interfaces (district-sub-district, across service delivery levels, and within
teams).
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Accountability, District health systems, Social networks, Quality improvement, South Africa
Citation
Mukinda, F. K. et al. (2021). Local dynamics of collaboration for maternal, newborn and child health: A social network analysis of healthcare providers and their managers in Gert Sibande district, South Africa. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, x(x), 1–11.10.34172/ijhpm.2021.106