Quality of maternal obstetric and neonatal care in low-income countries: development of a composite index

Quality of maternal obstetric and neonatal care in low-income countries: development of a composite index

Abstract Background In low-income countries, studies demonstrate greater access and utilization of maternal and neonatal health services, yet mortality rates remain high with poor quality increasingly scrutinized as a potential point of failure in achieving expected goals. Comprehensive measures ref...

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Main Authors: Danielle Wilhelm, Julia Lohmann, Manuela De Allegri, Jobiba Chinkhumba, Adamson S. Muula, Stephan Brenner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Composite index
Maternal health
Neonatal health
Quality of care
Low income countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-019-0790-0

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