Perinatal deaths in Lusaka, Zambia : mothers’ experiences and perceptions of care
Institution: | University of Cape Town |
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Degree: | M.Phil. |
Year: | 2014 |
Keywords: | Maternal Child Health |
Record ID: | 1413629 |
Full text PDF: | http://uctscholar.uct.ac.za/PDF/175839_Singogo_IM.pdf |
Includes abstract. Objective: To explore and analyse mothers’ personal experiences and perceptions of care around the time of a perinatal death and early neonatal death in health facilities of Lusaka. Purpose: This study focused on the experiences, perceptions and needs of women who experienced perinatal loss in a health facility in Lusaka, Zambia. The purpose was to analyse aspects of care and support services received by these women and to make recommendations for appropriate service design.