New paradigm old thinking: the case for emergency obstetric care in the prevention of maternal mortality in Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The continuing burden of maternal mortality, especially in developing countries has prompted a shift in paradigm from the traditional risk assessment approach to the provision of access to emergency obstetric care services for all wo...

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Main Authors: Esimai Olapeju A, Ijadunola Macellina Y, Ijadunola Kayode T, Abiona Titilayo C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/10/6