Journey of vulnerability: a mixed-methods study to understand intrapartum transfers in Tanzania and Zambia

Journey of vulnerability: a mixed-methods study to understand intrapartum transfers in Tanzania and Zambia

Abstract Background Timely intrapartum referral between facilities is pivotal in reducing maternal/neonatal mortality and morbidity but is distressing to women, resource-intensive and likely to cause delays in care provision. We explored the complexities around referrals to gain understanding of the...

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Main Authors: Tina Lavender, Carol Bedwell, Kieran Blaikie, Valentina Actis Danna, Chris Sutton, Chowa Tembo Kasengele, Sabina Wakasiaka, Bellington Vwalika, Rose Laisser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Transfers
Intrapartum
Mixed-methods
Qualitative
Grounded theory
Observation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-02996-8

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