Learning outcomes

When you have studied this session, you will be able to:

• Define and use correctly all the key terms printed in bold.
• Discuss the level of institutional delivery.
• Identify factors affecting the utilisation of institutional delivery in Ethiopia.
• Discuss health education and communication on institutional delivery.
• Identify birth practices suitable for culturally appropriate birth outcomes.
• Discuss the role, relationship and responsibilities of trained birth attendants and health extension workers as an advocate for women and families to support safer birthing.