Mothers’ Perceptions and Attitudes towards Maternal Morbidity in Rural West Bengal: Findings from Focus Group Discussions

Susmita Mukhopadhyay, Subha Ray and Jagdish Bhatia
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Susmita Mukhopadhyay: Biological Anthropology Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B.T. Road, Kolkata 700 108, susmi@isical.ac.in
Subha Ray: Department of Anthropology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunj Circular Road, Kolkata 700 109, subharay@rediffmail.com
Jagdish Bhatia: Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, jbhatia@bgl.vsnl.net.in

Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 2004, vol. 11, issue 3, 369-387

Abstract: The determinants of maternal morbidity are now receiving considerable attention. A study on maternal (obstetric) morbidity was conducted in three districts of West Bengal, India, where focus group discussions (FGD) revealed women’s perceptions, knowledge and awareness of lacunae in the health system. Women’s perspectives culled through FGD need to be incorporated into health policy and administration to improve women’s reproductive healthcare and reduce mortality.

Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1177/097152150401100305

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