Are community midwives addressing the inequities in access to skilled birth attendance in Punjab, Pakistan? Gender, class and social exclusion

• Main Authors: Mumtaz Zubia (Author), O'Brien Beverley (Author), Bhatti Afshan (Author), Jhangri Gian S (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pakistan is one of the six countries estimated to contribute to over half of all maternal deaths worldwide. To address its high maternal mortality rate, in particular the inequities in access to maternal health care services, the gov...