Coverage, associated factors, and impact of companionship during labor: A large-scale observational study in six hospitals in Nepal.
Ashish KcAnna M AxelinHelena LitorpBhim Singh TinkariAvinash K SunnyRejina GurungPublished in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2019)
In Nepal, sociodemographic factors affect women's likelihood of having a companion during labor. As companionship during labor is associated with improved quality of care, health facilities should encourage women's access to birth companions.
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