Title:
Maternal care practices among the ultra poor households in rural Bangladesh : a qualitative exploratory study
Authors:
Choudhury, Nuzhat and Ahmed, Syed M.
Place:
[London]
Publisher:
BioMed central
Year:
2011
Journal:
BMC Pregnancy and childbirth
Volume:
vol. 11, no. 15
PAGE:
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Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
health education, poverty, cultural aspects, maternal health services, maternal and child health, bangladesh
Abstract:
\\sl276\\slmult1This study shows that cultural beliefs and norms have a strong influence on maternal care practices among the ultra poor households. Health behavior education in this livelihood support program can be carefully tailored to local cultural beliefs to achieve better maternal outcomes.
URL:
http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2393-11-15.pdf
Document type:
E-article