The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Addressing Safe Motherhood in South Asia

被引:1
作者
Malhotra, Geeta [1 ]
机构
[1] READ India, 16B Sunder Apartments,Outer Ring Rd, New Delhi 110087, India
关键词
Communication technology; home delivery; information technology; safe motherhood; South Asia;
D O I
10.1080/01494920802255976
中图分类号
D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
As it is recently recognized in academic and policy circles, limited access to information and limited knowledge are among key factors contributing to worldwide poverty, especially in low developed countries. Consequently, access to "knowledge'' has become an integral part of discussions about global development, improvement of societal well-being, and empowerment of women. This article addresses the problem of the limited spread of information about maternal health and available maternal care services across impoverished South Asian countries. Lack of knowledge greatly contributes to underutilization of medical services and available maternal care that leads to high rates of maternal and infant mortality and pregnancy-related complications which, with proper medical care, could be avoided.
引用
收藏
页码:357 / 363
页数:7
相关论文
共 3 条
  • [1] World Health Organization, 2006, INT CONS REG STRAT H
  • [2] [World Health Organization United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Population Fund World Bank], 2005, MAT MORT 2000 EST DE
  • [3] World Health Organization, 1992, RISK DEATH GIV LIF