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Reproductive Health Matters
An international journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Volume 26, 2018 - Issue 53: Disrespect and abuse in maternal care: addressing key challenges
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Women’s perspectives of mistreatment during childbirth at health facilities in Ghana: findings from a qualitative study

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Gita Sen, Bhavya Reddy & Aditi Iyer. (2018) Beyond measurement: the drivers of disrespect and abuse in obstetric care. Reproductive Health Matters 26:53, pages 6-18.
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