Major Factors Influencing the Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Nepal

Major Factors Influencing the Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Nepal

Background: According to the World Health Organization, maternal health services (MHS) include antenatal care, perinatal care, and postnatal care. MHS have been underutilized in Nepal and are contributing to an increased morbidity and mortality in the region leading to various adverse outcomes for...

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Main Authors:	Kaitlyn Alessi, Michael Ierardi, Nadia Anderson, Sujan Babu Marahatta, Cyril Blavo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Karnali Academy of Health Sciences 2023-08-01
Series:	Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
Subjects:	Nepal Maternal and Child Health Services Antenatal Care Postnatal Care Culture Education
Online Access:	http://jkahs.org.np/jkahs/index.php/jkahs/article/view/747

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