Reasons rural Laotians choose home deliveries over delivery at health facilities: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Sychareun Vanphanom (Author), Hansana Visanou (Author), Somphet Vatsana (Author), Xayavong Sisouvanh (Author), Phengsavanh Alongkone (Author), Popenoe Rebecca (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maternal mortality among poor rural women in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is among the highest in Southeast Asia, in part because only 15% give birth at health facilities. This study explored why women and thei...