The Prevalence of Traditional Malpractice during Pregnancy, Child Birth, and Postnatal Period among Women of Childbearing Age in Meshenti Town, 2016

Background. Cultural practices, beliefs, and taboos are often implicated in determining the care received by mothers during pregnancy and child birth which is an important determinant of maternal mortality. Objective. To assess prevalence of cultural malpractice during pregnancy, child birth, and po...

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Main Authors: Haileyesus Gedamu, Adane Tsegaw, Etsubdink Debebe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5945060