Comparative studies in maternity care.
This fourth paper in a series on research emphasises the importance of conducting comparative research across cultures and countries. It highlights the advantages of such research and outlines some methodological issues inherent within it.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D014943:Global Health; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008880:Midwifery / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000592:standards