Maternity waiting homes and traditional midwives in rural Liberia

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Authors

Jody R. Lori · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Michelle L. Munro‐Kramer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Sarah Rominski · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Garfee Williams · Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Bernice Dahn · Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Carol J. Boyd · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jennifer E. Moore

Abstract

The reduction in morbidity and mortality indicates that the establishment of MWHs is an effective strategy to increase the use of SBAs, improve the collaboration between SBAs and TMs, and improve maternal and neonatal health.

Topics & Keywords

Global Maternal and Child Health Child Nutrition and Water Access Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 123, Issue 2, pp. 114-118

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.05.024

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