A qualitative study to understand sociocultural beliefs around perinatal and neonatal health in rural areas of Mohali, Punjab, India

• Main Authors: Alka Ahuja (Author), Mona Duggal (Author), Jane Y. Liu (Author), Preetika Sharma (Author), Darshan Hosapatna Basavarajappa (Author), Rashmi Bagga (Author), Alison M. El Ayadi (Author), Ankita Kankaria (Author), Vijay Kumar (Author), Pushpendra Singh (Author), Nadia G. Diamond-Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionGlobally, 600,000 mothers (15-49 years) die every year due to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications. Wide variations are seen in cultural practices and beliefs surrounding this period of a woman's life. The present study explores the cultural beliefs and practices of women...