Barriers to utilisation of antenatal care services in South Sudan: a qualitative study in Rumbek North County

Barriers to utilisation of antenatal care services in South Sudan: a qualitative study in Rumbek North County

Abstract Background Access to adequate antenatal care (ANC) is critical in ensuring a good maternal health and in preventing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. South Sudan has one of the world’s poorest health indicators due to a fragile health system and a combination of socio-cultural,...

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Main Authors: Calistus Wilunda, Chiara Scanagatta, Giovanni Putoto, Francesca Montalbetti, Giulia Segafredo, Risa Takahashi, Serge André Mizerero, Ana Pilar Betrán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Maternal health
Reproductive health
Pregnancy
Fragile states
Post-conflict settings
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-017-0327-0

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