Female health and development : a case study regarding a maternal health scheme in Ghana

2010

Masteroppgave development management- Universitetet i Agder 2010 A study of female health and development regarding maternal health scheme was carried out in Kumasi, Ghana from 2009 to 2010. The study conducted at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Bantama revealed an unstable situation regarding maternal deaths even though pregnant women have free access to antenatal care. The study aimed at finding out whether the free antenatal and delivery care provided by the Ghanaian government is encouraging pregnant women to access the facility in order to improve maternal health and also, whether it is aiding in the reduction in maternal deaths. A total of three health personnel’s and…