The pathway of obstructed labour as perceived by communities in south-western Uganda: a grounded theory study

• Main Authors: Jerome K. Kabakyenga (Author), Per-Olof Östergren (Author), Maria Emmelin (Author), Phionah Kyomuhendo (Author), Karen Odberg Pettersson (Author)
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• Udgivet: Taylor & Francis Group, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background : Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Uganda, where many women give birth at home alone or assisted by non-skilled birth attendants. Little is known of how the community view obstructed labour, and what actions they take in cases w...