Globally, more than 600,000 women die annually from pregnancy
related causes with more than half of the deaths occurring in
Africa. More than 80% of these deaths occur either at home or
during transportation time to the hospital. The World Health
Organization underlines that most maternal deaths occur due to
delays to access appropriate obstetric care. Lack of readily
available, accessible, reliable, affordable and organized means of
transportation for rural expectant women seeking obstetric care has
been recognized as one of the risk factors contributing to these
deaths. A number of studies have documented that means of
transportation available for expectant women especially in resource
poor settings are- uncomfortable, slow, unreliable, unaffordable
and dehumanizing- thus, striping women respect and dignity.
Provision of readily available, reliable, affordable and
sustainable means of transportation to poor expectant women
especially rural areas in Africa is key if developing countries
wish to reduce home deliveries that have been recognized as a risk
factor contributing to high maternal mortalities.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
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Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
February 2012 |
First published: |
February 2012 |
Authors: |
Dominic M. Mogere
• Dan Kaseje
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8473-4369-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
General
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LSN: |
3-8473-4369-6 |
Barcode: |
9783847343691 |
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