Utilization of maternal health care services in the department of Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Lubbock, L.Ann.; Stephenson, R.B.

Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica 24(2): 75-84

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 1020-4989
PMID: 19062598
Document Number: 582048
Objectives: To better understand the individual and community factors, and the perceptions that influence women's health care-seeking behaviours during pregnancy to increase women's utilization of maternal health services. Methods: This study analysed the logistical and sociocultural barriers influencing women's utilization of maternal health services by conducting 37 semi-structured in-depth interviews with mothers (aged >=18 years) from the department of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

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