Social Capital and the Use of Traditional Birth Attendant: Is It Relevant?

Using the services of traditional birth attendants (TBA) in childbirth is considered as one of the maternal mortality determinants in Indonesia. Researchers reported that mothers preferred to have the help of TBAs in childbirth because TBAs have such powers as prayers and mantras that help the deliv...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gita Setyawati, Meredian Alam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Indonesia 2011-02-01
Series:Makara Journal of Health Research
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Online Access:http://journal.ui.ac.id/index.php/health/article/view/641