Impact of local terminology on the design of a community-based diagnostic and management algorithm for postpartum sepsis: findings of formative research
Abstract:Background
Postpartum sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. This formative research elicits local terms used for postpartum illnesses and symptoms of postpartum sepsis with the aim of improving postpartum diagnosis and management in Pakistan.
Methods
We conducted 34 in-depth interviews with recently delivered women (RDW), traditional birth attendants (TBAs), healthcar… Show more
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