Revisiting the Exclusion of Traditional Birth Attendants from Formal Health Systems in Ethiopia


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Yousuf J, Mulatu T, Nigatu T, Seyum D

Publisher:

African Medical and Research Foundation

Series/Journal Title:

AMREF Discussion Paper Series

Volume:

003

Pages:

24

Description:

Traditional birth attendants have been a subject of discussion in the provision of maternal and newborn health care, especially in developing countries where there is a lack of infrastructure and trained health personnel. The objective of this study was to assess the role of trained traditional birth attendants in maternal and newborn health care in Afar Regional State. [from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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