Title:
Professional assistance during birth and maternal mortality in two Indonesian districts
Authors:
Ronsmans, C.
Year:
2009
Journal:
Bulletin of the World health organization
Volume:
87(2009)6
PAGE:
416--423
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
midwives, maternal health services, maternal welfare, mortality, indonesia
Abstract:
Achieving coverage of all births by health professionals is still a distant goal in Indonesia, but even among women who receive professional care, maternal mortality ratios remain high. Fee exemption and transport incentives may be a way to reduce Indonesia’s maternal mortality ratio.
URL:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686212/pdf/08-051581.pdf
Document type:
E-article