The healthcare system and client failures contributing to maternal mortality in rural Kenya

The healthcare system and client failures contributing to maternal mortality in rural Kenya

Abstract Background The global maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 211/100 000 live births in 2017. In Kenya, progress on reducing maternal mortality appears to be slow and persistently higher than the global average, despite efforts by the government’s provision of free maternity services in b...

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Main Authors: Brian Barasa Masaba, Rose Mmusi-Phetoe, Bernard Rono, Damaris Moraa, John K. Moturi, Jane W. Kabo, Samuel Oyugi, Jonathan Taiswa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Delivery of healthcare
Humans
Kenya
Maternal mortality
Rural population
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05259-w

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