Impact of free delivery policy on utilization of maternal health services in county referral hospitals in Kenya

Abstract Background Kenya has a high maternal mortality rate. Provision of skilled delivery plays a major role in reducing maternal mortality. Cost is a hindrance to the utilization of skilled delivery. The Government of Kenya introduced a policy of free delivery services in government facilities be...

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Main Authors: John Njuguna, Njoroge Kamau, Charles Muruka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2376-z