Exploring the intersection between country context and priority setting to prevent maternal mortality: A multi-methods study comparing expected vs observed priorities in five countries to validate the obstetric transition model.

This study is one of the first to validate the obstetric transition model using real data. Our findings support the validity of the obstetric transition model as a useful guide to aid decisionmakers in prioritising attention towards addressing maternal mortality. Country context, including equity, remains important to further inform priority-setting.