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Addressing health system barriers to access to and use of skilled delivery services: perspectives from Ghana

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  • John Kuumuori Ganle
  • Raymond Fitzpatrick
  • Easmon Otupiri
  • Michael Parker

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  • John Kuumuori Ganle & Raymond Fitzpatrick & Easmon Otupiri & Michael Parker, 2016. "Addressing health system barriers to access to and use of skilled delivery services: perspectives from Ghana," International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 31(4), pages 235-253, October.
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