Perspectives of health workers on the referral of women with obstetric complications: a qualitative study in rural Sierra Leone
Objectives Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. Timely and well-coordinated referrals are necessary to reduce delays in providing adequate care for women with obstetric complications. This study describes factors affecting timely and adequate referral of women...
Main Authors: | Ryan Proos, Hanna Mathéron, Abdul Falama, Patricia Sery Kamal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e041746.full |
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