Changes in service organization: antenatal care policy to improve attendance and reduce maternal mortality

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999 Dec;67(3):179-81. doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(99)00107-1.

Authors

E P Gharoro¹, C A Okonkwo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. [email protected]

PMID: 10659903
DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(99)00107-1

Abstract

High cost and delay in service purchase are major contributory factors to the decline of utilization of maternity services at the UBTH.

MeSH terms

Appointments and Schedules
Female
Humans
Maternal Health Services / organization & administration*
Maternal Health Services / statistics & numerical data
Maternal Mortality*
Nigeria
Patient Compliance
Pregnancy