Barriers and facilitators to institutional delivery in rural areas of Chitwan district Nepal: a qualitative study

摘要

BackgroundGiving birth assisted by skilled care in a health facility plays a vital role in preventing maternal deaths. In Nepal, delivery services are free and a cash incentive is provided to women giving birth at a health facility. Nevertheless, about half of women still deliver at home. This study explores socio-cultural and health service-related barriers to and facilitators of institutional delivery.