Maternal and perinatal mortality by place of delivery in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis of population-based cohort studies

Facility-based delivery has gained traction as a key strategy for reducing maternal and perinatal mortality in developing countries. However, robust evidence of impact of place of delivery on maternal and perinatal mortality is lacking. We aimed to estimate the risk of maternal and perinatal mortali...

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Main Authors: Chinkhumba, Jobiba (Author) , De Allegri, Manuela (Author) , Muula, Adamson S. (Author) , Robberstad, Bjarne (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: [2014]
In: BMC public health
Year: 2014, Volume: 14
ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/1471-2458-14-1014
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-1014
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Author Notes:Jobiba Chinkhumba, Manuela De Allegri, Adamson S. Muula and Bjarne Robberstad
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Summary:Facility-based delivery has gained traction as a key strategy for reducing maternal and perinatal mortality in developing countries. However, robust evidence of impact of place of delivery on maternal and perinatal mortality is lacking. We aimed to estimate the risk of maternal and perinatal mortality by place of delivery in sub-Saharan Africa.
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ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/1471-2458-14-1014