Maternal neonate and child health (MNCH) research in Pakistan: trend and transition.

摘要: Pakistan's MNCH (Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health) indicators are showing a slow progress in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDG) targets. Relevant research is necessary for evidence-based interventions. This paper attempts to identify trends of published work and according levels health service delivery their areas focus terms policy and/or programmatic approach. A total 342 papers documents relevant from 1995-2008 were reviewed categorized the level type research. Most specifically focusing on has been conducted tertiary care facilities (48%) with maximum clinical/diagnostic interventions (52.3%). surge publication related articles observed year 2000 onwards. illustrates that most at while lesser was done strategic planning. Where number commendable materials available 'policy planning' but these not always based evidence scientific rigor widely disseminated lessons learnt. Thus there dire need carry-out promote more researches area planning MNCH.