Reasons rural Laotians choose home deliveries over delivery at health facilities: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maternal mortality among poor rural women in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is among the highest in Southeast Asia, in part because only 15% give birth at health facilities. This study explored why women and their fam...

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Main Authors: Sychareun Vanphanom, Hansana Visanou, Somphet Vatsana, Xayavong Sisouvanh, Phengsavanh Alongkone, Popenoe Rebecca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/86