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

Authors: Ijadunola, Kayode T.

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2010

Journal: BMC Women's health

Volume: Vol. 10, No. 6

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Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: maternal health services, obstetrics, mortality, nigeria

Abstract: This study assessed the knowledge of maternity unit operatives at the primary and secondary levels of care about the concept of emergency obstetric care. It also described the operatives’ strategies and practices for promoting safe motherhood and averting maternal mortality in South-west Nigeria.

URL: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1472-6874-10-6.pdf

Document type: E-article