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Reproductive health issues in rural Western Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We describe reproductive health issues among pregnant women in a rural area of Kenya with a high coverage of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and high prevalence of HIV (15%).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We conducted...

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Main Authors:	Ouma Peter (Author), Ayisi John G (Author), Sikuku Evallyne (Author), Peterson Elizabeth (Author), Odhiambo Frank (Author), Lindblade Kim A (Author), van Eijk Anna M (Author), Rosen Daniel H (Author), Slutsker Laurence (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2008-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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