You are invited to participate in the development of the World Health Organization (WHO) maternal well-being framework through an online survey.
This consultation is one step in a broader process led by the WHO Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing (MCA) towards creating a comprehensive framework that supports maternal well-being across diverse environments and cultures. Based on the results of a scoping review of the literature and an expert consultation held in May 2023, a preliminary framework has been developed including a definition, domains and subdomains. WHO/MCA is now organizing multiple consultations which objectives are listed below.
What is the purpose of the survey?
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical elements of the framework and identify potential gaps in the definition, domains and framework of maternal well-being.
- Evaluate the framework's applicability across various settings and cultures.
- Foster collective agreement and consensus among key stakeholders.
Who can take part to this survey?
Any individual or organization who has interest in maternal health and well-being. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Representatives of women's groups
- Health workers (midwives, OBGYN, nurses, neonatal nurses, paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, community health workers...)
- Experts in human and sexual and reproductive rights, public health, health promotion, gender, mental health, economics, humanitarian, etc.
- Academics and researchers
- Government organizations
- National civil society organizations / NGOs
- International agencies / UN agencies
- Private sector
How to participate in this survey?
Please click on the following link: Survey Link
We expect this survey will not take longer than 15 minutes to complete. It is available in English.
The survey will be open until 17 August 2024.
