Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa
High maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) remain a concern in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries like South Africa. Different models have been developed, tried, and tested worldwide, in the hope that they will reduce maternal mortality, but without much success.
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doaj-9dac3222c03e41bb9ef69a7e4cc8166c2021-10-03T07:42:46ZengSciendoFrontiers of Nursing2544-89942021-09-018326927710.2478/fon-2021-0028Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South AfricaMmusi-Phetoe Rose Maureen Makapi0Masaba Brian Barasa1Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria392, South AfricaDepartment of Health Studies, University of South Africa, Pretoria392, South AfricaHigh maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) remain a concern in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries like South Africa. Different models have been developed, tried, and tested worldwide, in the hope that they will reduce maternal mortality, but without much success.https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2021-0028antenatal carecontraceptionmaternal mortalitymodelsexual and reproductive health |
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Mmusi-Phetoe Rose Maureen Makapi Masaba Brian Barasa Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa Frontiers of Nursing antenatal care contraception maternal mortality model sexual and reproductive health |
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Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa |
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Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa |
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Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa |
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Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa |
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Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa |
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developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in south africa |
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Frontiers of Nursing |
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2021-09-01 |
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High maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) remain a concern in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries like South Africa. Different models have been developed, tried, and tested worldwide, in the hope that they will reduce maternal mortality, but without much success. |
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antenatal care contraception maternal mortality model sexual and reproductive health |
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