The impact of monetary incentives on referrals by traditional birth attendants for postnatal care in Nigeria

The impact of monetary incentives on referrals by traditional birth attendants for postnatal care in Nigeria

Abstract Background Gaps in postnatal care use represent missed opportunities to prevent maternal and neonatal death in sub-Saharan Africa. As one in every three non-facility deliveries in Nigeria is assisted by a traditional birth attendant (TBA), and the TBA’s advice is often adhered to by their c...

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Main Authors: Adanna Chukwuma, Chinyere Mbachu, Margaret McConnell, Thomas J. Bossert, Jessica Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Postnatal
Traditional birth attendants
Referrals
Incentives
Maternal
Neonatal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2313-8

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