International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2015
ReviewChallenges affecting access to cesarean delivery and strategies to overcome them in low-income countries.
Most maternal deaths occur in low-income countries where access to appropriate medical care is restricted. ⋯ Maternal and infant mortality rates could be lowered by increasing access to cesarean delivery. Additional education of patients and providers, establishment of more heath facilities, and governmental support of obstetric care could help to reach this goal.