Abstract:Background
Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world, suffering from some of the worst maternal and child health outcomes. In 2013, it had a maternal mortality ratio of 1165/10000 live births and an under-five mortality of 156/1000 live births. The country has introduced a number of policies and interventions to tackle maternal and child health issues but still retains one of the highest global mortality rates. The purpose of this study is to determine the most essential deter… Show more
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