Are community midwives addressing the inequities in access to skilled birth attendance in Punjab, Pakistan? Gender, class and social exclusion

Are community midwives addressing the inequities in access to skilled birth attendance in Punjab, Pakistan? Gender, class and social exclusion

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pakistan is one of the six countries estimated to contribute to over half of all maternal deaths worldwide. To address its high maternal mortality rate, in particular the inequities in access to maternal health care services, the gov...

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Main Authors: Mumtaz Zubia, O’Brien Beverley, Bhatti Afshan, Jhangri Gian S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Pregnancy and childbirth
Pakistan
Maternal health care
Skilled birth attendance
Community-based Midwives
Social exclusion
Inequity
Poverty
Gender
Class
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/326

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