Care for perinatal illness in rural Nepal: a descriptive study with cross-sectional and qualitative components

Care for perinatal illness in rural Nepal: a descriptive study with cross-sectional and qualitative components

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maternal, perinatal and neonatal mortality rates remain high in rural areas of developing countries. Most deliveries take place at home and care-seeking behaviour is often delayed. We report on a combined quantitative and qualitative...

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Main Authors: Manandhar Madan, Manandhar Dharma S, Shrestha Bhim P, Tamang Suresh, Osrin David, Mesko Natasha, Standing Hilary, Costello Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-08-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
Subjects:
Perinatal illness
health care seeking practices
Nepal
Safe Motherhood
Traditional Healer
Traditional Birth Attendant.
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/3/3

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