| Literature DB >> 2561587 |
J C Berardi, A Richard, Y Djanhan, E Papiernik.
Abstract
One of the main reasons for the high maternal mortality rates in developing countries is the need to transfer patients long distances to city hospitals when they develop complications. Local obstetric facilities would relieve this situation.Entities:
Keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Causes Of Death; Cesarean Section; Comparative Studies; Decentralization; Delivery; Delivery Of Health Care; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; French Speaking Africa; Health; Health Facilities; Health Personnel; Health Services; Hospitals; Ivory Coast; Maternal Health Services; Maternal Mortality; Maternal-child Health Services; Midwives; Mortality; Obstetrical Surgery; Organization And Administration; Physicians; Population; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcomes; Primary Health Care; Program Activities; Program Evaluation; Programs; Referral And Consultation; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Studies; Surgery; Treatment; Western Africa
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2561587
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World Health Forum ISSN: 0251-2432