Title: The role of HIV-related stigma in utilization of skilled childbirth services in rural Kenya : a prospective mixed-methods study

Authors: Turan, Janet M.

Place: [San Francisco, CA etc.

Publisher: Public library of science (PLoS) medicine]

Year: 2012

Journal: PLoS medicine

Volume: Vol. 9, Issue 8

PAGE: --

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: health personnel, maternal health services, aids, discrimination, rural areas, kenya

Abstract: Findings of this study point to the urgent need for interventions to reduce HIV-related stigma, not only for improving quality of life among persons living with HIV, but also for better health outcomes among all childbearing women and their families.

URL: http://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/sites/default/files/resources/journal.pmed_.1001295.pdf

Document type: E-article