What makes pregnant workers sick: why, when, where and how? An exploratory study in the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh

What makes pregnant workers sick: why, when, where and how? An exploratory study in the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh

Abstract Background Bangladesh has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality. Many factors have contributed to this; one is the socio-economic development of the country. The ready-made garment industry is at the forefront of this development creating employment for many women. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Sadika Akhter, Shannon Rutherford, Cordia Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Female workers
Pregnancy ready-made garment industry
Bangladesh
Hypertensive disorders
Stress
Nature of job
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-017-0396-0

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