Maternal perceptions about caesarean section deliveries and their role in reducing perinatal and neonatal mortality in the Upper West Region of Ghana; a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Barnabas B. Naa Gandau (Author), Benjamin D. Nuertey (Author), Nana Ayegua Hagan Seneadza (Author), Dominic Akaateba (Author), Emmanuel Azusong (Author), Judith Y. Yirifere (Author), Herta B. Kankpeyeng (Author), Edem M. A. Tette (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Maternal perceptions about caesarean section contribute to delayed presentation of women for emergency obstetric care. This increases the risks of perinatal and neonatal mortality and slows down the reductions needed to achieve the sustainable development goal (SDG) target of red...