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Factors That Influence Place Of Delivery Choice Among Expectant Mothers In Ghana, Baba Ibrahim Mahama
Factors That Influence Place Of Delivery Choice Among Expectant Mothers In Ghana, Baba Ibrahim Mahama
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Several factors may affect the choice of place of delivery among expectant mothers in Ghana and few studies have examined the choice of place of delivery with a focus on differences between rural and urban areas. In this study, the factors that influence the choice of place of delivery among expectant mothers in both rural (Tolon District) and urban (Tamale) settings in the northern part of Ghana were identified and compared using the conceptual framework provided by Thaddeus and Maine. A mixed-method study was used to examine expectant mothers and their responses related to factors that affect their choice of …