John Kuumuori Ganle Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Obstetrics , Gynaecology
The Ethox Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, UK
John Kuumuori Ganle is currently working at The Ethox Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, UK . His area of interest include obstetrics,gynaecology and childbirth.He has earned lots of accolades in his research.
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Author(s): John Kuumuori Ganle
Addressing Socio-cultural Barriers to Maternal Healthcare in Ghana: Perspectives of Women and Healthcare Providers
One of the main challenges to achieving the maternal health-related Millennium Development Goals in sub-Saharan African countries is poor access to skilled maternal healthcare services. In Ghana, maternal mortality accounts for 14% of all female deaths, and only 55% of births are attended by skilled birth attendants. Many previous studies that examine norms of childbirth and care-seeking behaviours have therefore focused on identifying the norms of non-use of services rather than factors that can promote service use.
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