Challenges experienced by midwives working in rural communities in the Upper East Region of Ghana: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Peter Adatara (Author), Philemon Adoliwine Amooba (Author), Agani Afaya (Author), Solomon Mohammed Salia (Author), Mabel Apaanye Avane (Author), Anthony Kuug (Author), Raymond Saa-Eru Maalman (Author), Confidence Alorse Atakro (Author), Irene Torshie Attachie (Author), Constancia Atachie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In 2017, a total of 295,000 women lost their lives due to pregnancy and childbirth across the globe, with sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia accounting for approximately 86 % of all maternal deaths. The maternal mortality ratio in Ghana is exceptionally high, with approximately 30...