Addressing Obstetrical Challenges at 12 Rural Ugandan Health Facilities: Findings from an International Ultrasound and Skills Development Training for Midwives in Uganda

• Main Authors: Christina Kinnevey, MD (Author), Michael Kawooya, PhD (Author), Tonny Tumwesigye, MPH (Author), David Douglas, MD (Author), Sarah Sams, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Like much of Sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda is facing signifi cant maternal and fetal health challenges. Despite the fact that the majority of the Uganda population is rural and the major obstetrical care provider is the midwife, there is a lack of data in the literature regarding rural heal...