"If there are no female nurses to attend to me, I will just go and deliver at home": a qualitative study in Garissa, Kenya

• Main Authors: Coralie N'Gbichi (Author), Abdhalah Kasiira Ziraba (Author), David Wainaina Wambui (Author), Pauline Bakibinga (Author), Isaac Kisiangani (Author), Pauline Njoroge (Author), Rumana Noor (Author), Ngugi Njoroge (Author), Raha Abdi Salah (Author), Elmi Mohamed (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The North Eastern region in Kenya experiences challenges in the utilization of maternal and newborn health services. In this region, culture and religion play a major role in influencing healthcare seeking behaviour of the community. This study was conducted to (i) understand key...