Hawanatu Jah

Stillbirths are not evenly distributed globally, with a higher burden in some regions. In sub-Saharan Africa, particularly West and Central Africa, women face a higher risk of stillbirth compared with other regions. Access to health facilities is recognised as a significant factor influencing stillbirth rates. Using routine facility-based data, we analysed the total and intrapartum stillbirth rates in 10 large, busy public health facilities in The Gambia.

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