Comparing maternal health services in four countries.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2005

• Country: Uganda, South Africa, Bangladesh, Russia
• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Health
• Authors: Parkhurst, J.

Abstract

While the availability and use of trained midwives can shape the quality of care received in pregnancy and childbirth, a number of other underlying health systems structures and processes are important. The management of health workforces, the mix of public and private provision and the impact of reforms affect quality of care across countries.

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id21 Research Highlight, 2005.

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Comparing maternal health services in four countries.

Published 1 January 2005