'I can no longer do my work like how I used to': a mixed methods longitudinal cohort study exploring how informal working mothers balance the requirements of livelihood and safe childcare in South Africa
Abstract Background Returning to work after childbirth is challenging for working mothers. Childcare quality may have lifelong effects on children's health, development and cognitive function. Over 60% of working women globally are informal workers without employment or maternity protection, bu...
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Main Authors: | Christiane Horwood (Author), Rachael Hinton (Author), Lyn Haskins (Author), Silondile Luthuli (Author), Sphindile Mapumulo (Author), Nigel Rollins (Author) |
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