New Pardigm Old Thinking: The Case for Emergency Obstetric Care in the Prevention of Maternal Mortality in Nigeria


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Ijadunola KT, Ijadunola MY, Esimai OA, Abiona TC

Series/Journal Title:

BMC Women’s Health

Volume:

10

Issue:

6

Pages:

25

Description:

This study assessed the knowledge of maternity unit operatives at the primary and secondary levels of care about the concept of emergency obstetric care and investigated the contents of antenatal care counseling services they delivered to clients. It also described the operatives’ preferred strategies and practices for promoting safe motherhood and averting maternal mortality in south-west Nigeria. [from abstract]

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