Mapping evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol.

Mapping evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol.

<h4>Background</h4>Maternal and child mortality remains a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with the region having the highest under-five mortality rates, where approximately 1 in 11 children, dies before the age of 5 years. This is nearly 15 times the average in hig...

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Main Authors: Ugochinyere I Nwagbara, Emmanuella C Osuala, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Gbotemi B Babatunde, Ngozichika O Okeke, Nnennaya Opara, Khumbulani W Hlongwana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272335

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272335

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