Care for perinatal illness in rural Nepal: a descriptive study with cross-sectional and qualitative components

• Main Authors: Manandhar Madan (Author), Manandhar Dharma S (Author), Shrestha Bhim P (Author), Tamang Suresh (Author), Osrin David (Author), Mesko Natasha (Author), Standing Hilary (Author), Costello Anthony (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maternal, perinatal and neonatal mortality rates remain high in rural areas of developing countries. Most deliveries take place at home and care-seeking behaviour is often delayed. We report on a combined quantitative and qualitative...