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Applying the model of diffusion of innovations to understand facilitators for the implementation of maternal and neonatal health programmes in rural Uganda

Ligia Paina, Gertrude Namazzi, Moses Tetui, Chrispus Mayora, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Suzanne N. Kiwanuka, Peter Waiswa, Mutebi Aloysius, Elizabeth Ekirapa Kiracho · 2019 · Globalization and Health

Summary. Two maternal and neonatal health projects in rural Uganda—one using vouchers to reduce financial barriers and another strengthening health systems—were analyzed using a diffusion of innovations framework. The analysis revealed key barriers and facilitators to implementing health interventions. The researchers found that understanding how innovations are adopted and spread after external support ends requires studying projects beyond their initial implementation period.

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Paina, L., Namazzi, G., Tetui, M., Mayora, C., Kananura, R. M., Kiwanuka, S. N., Waiswa, P., Aloysius, M., & Kiracho, E. E.. (2019). Applying the model of diffusion of innovations to understand facilitators for the implementation of maternal and neonatal health programmes in rural Uganda. Globalization and Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-019-0483-9

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DOI
10.1186/s12992-019-0483-9
Countries
Uganda
Regions
Africa
Categories
rural-healthcare, innovation-theory
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2026-04-28