Non-physician providers of obstetric care in Mexico: Perspectives of physicians, obstetric nurses and professional midwives

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Mexico 87% of births are attended by physicians. However, the decline in the national maternal mortality rate has been slower than expected. The Mexican Ministry of Health’s 2009 strategy to reduce maternal mortality gives a role...

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Main Authors: DeMaria Lisa M, Campero Lourdes, Vidler Marianne, Walker Dilys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
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Online Access:http://www.human-resources-health.com/content/10/1/6