Maternal health care utilization in Nairobi and Ouagadougou: evidence from HDSS

Background: Maternal mortality is higher and skilled attendance at delivery is lower in the slums of Nairobi (Kenya) compared to Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). Lower numbers of public health facilities, greater distance to facilities, and higher costs of maternal health services in Nairobi could explai...

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Main Authors: Clémentine Rossier, Kanyiva Muindi, Abdramane Soura, Blessing Mberu, Bruno Lankoande, Caroline Kabiru, Roch Millogo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-07-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/download/24351/pdf_1