Obstetrics
Studies from University of Ghana School of Medicine Update Current Data on Obstetrics
Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 5th, 2011
2011 MAY 5 -- New investigation results, 'Utilization of obstetric services in Ghana between 1999 and 2003,' are detailed in a study published in African Journal of Reproductive Health. "Analysis of the 2003 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey shows that even though over 90% of pregnant women attend antenatal care in health institutions, only 43% deliver in the health institutions. The quality of antenatal care received is also lower than is expected for standard obstetric care," scientists in Accra, Ghana report.
"The national caesarean section rate of 3.7% reflects inadequate obstetric coverage. There is a need for continued education of health...
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