A critical account of the policy context shaping perinatal survival in Nepal: policy tension of socio-cultural versus a medical approach

A critical account of the policy context shaping perinatal survival in Nepal: policy tension of socio-cultural versus a medical approach

Abstract Background Nepal formulated a range of policies related to maternal and neonatal survival, especially after the year 2000. Nevertheless, Nepal’s perinatal mortality remains high, particularly in disadvantaged regions. Policy analysis can uncover the underlying values, strategies and policy...

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Main Authors: Mohan Paudel, Sara Javanparast, Gouranga Dasvarma, Lareen Newman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Perinatal survival
Policy
Strategy
Newborn
Inequity
Nepal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-3979-3

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