Midwifeled obstetric units working ‘CLEVER’: Improving perinatal outcome indicators in a South African health district

Background. South Africa did not meet its Millennium Development Goals with regard to the reduction in maternal and under-5 mortality. Furthermore, many birthing women do not receive intrapartum care with empathy and endure disrespect­ful and abusive care.Objectives. To implement a multicomponent,...

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Main Authors: S Oosthuizen, A-M Bergh, J Grimbeek, R Pattinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2019-02-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12535/8742