Maternal Healthcare Interventions Implemented amid the Covid-19 Pandemic in Mmabatho, North-West, South Africa.

Makgake Ziphorah Mohulatsi, North-West University
Tendayi Clotilda Garutsa, North-West University
Boipelo Bahule, North-West University

Despite having established national maternal and neonatal health policies and objectives, the absence of a unified quality improvement approach poses challenges. The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic has further complicated these difficulties, creating obstacles to healthcare access and hindering the implementation of maternal and perinatal interventions. The study aims to explore the interventions implemented in maternal healthcare in Mmabatho, North-West, South Africa, amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were selected from Mmabatho, North-West Province, South Africa and in-depth interviews were undertaken. Thematic content analysis was used to identify themes. The findings underscore the pivotal role played by community-based interventions, particularly the involvement of community health workers, in providing information and support for maternal healthcare. Furthermore, the development of mHealth initiatives, the expansion of community-based interventions, the involvement of males in maternal healthcare, the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems should be considered to assess the efficacy of interventions.