Improving Skilled Birth Attendance in Ghana: An Evidence-Based Policy Brief

Type Journal Article - Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
Title Improving Skilled Birth Attendance in Ghana: An Evidence-Based Policy Brief
Author(s)
Volume 28
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2017
Page numbers 1056-1065
URL https://muse.jhu.edu/article/666598/summary
Abstract
This commentary has the objective of improving skilled birth attendance in Ghana to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. We have provided evidence of causes of low-skilled birth attendance in Ghana. Physical accessibility of health care, sociocultural factors, economic factors and health care system delivery problems were found as the main underlying causes of low levels of skilled birth attendance in Ghana. The paper provides potential strategies in addressing maternal and child health issues in Ghana.

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