Perceptions of users and providers on barriers to utilizing skilled birth care in mid- and far-western Nepal: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Sharad Onta (Author), Bishnu Choulagai (Author), Binjwala Shrestha (Author), Narayan Subedi (Author), Gajananda P. Bhandari (Author), Alexandra Krettek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Although skilled birth care contributes significantly to the prevention of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, utilization of such care is poor in mid- and far-western Nepal. This study explored the perceptions of service users and providers regarding barriers to skilled birth...