Birth preparedness and complication readiness among women of reproductive age in Kenya and Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: James Orwa (Author), Samwel Maina Gatimu (Author), Michaela Mantel (Author), Stanley Luchters (Author), Michael A. Mugerwa (Author), Sharon Brownie (Author), Leonard Subi (Author), Secilia Mrema (Author), Lucy Nyaga (Author), Grace Edwards (Author), Loveluck Mwasha (Author), Kahabi Isangula (Author), Edna Selestine (Author), Sofia Jadavji (Author), Rachel Pell (Author), Columba Mbekenga (Author), Marleen Temmerman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Delayed health-seeking continues to contribute to preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in low resource countries. Some of the strategies to avoid the delay include early preparation for the birth and detection of danger signs. We aimed to assess the level of practice and fact...