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"A fragile job" : Haitian traditional midwives (matwons) and the navigation of clinical, spiritual and social risk

Creator:

Watson, Annaliese

Abstract:

Haiti's political and economy history has led to a maternity care system that lies out of reach, geographically and financially, of most Haitians, resulting in excessively high maternal and infant mortality. The most common birth practitioners are homebirth midwives (matwòns), who attend roughly three-fourths of all births in Haiti (UNICEF),...

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Masters Thesis

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: “A Fragile Job”: Haitian Traditional Midwives (Matwòns) and the Navigation of Clinical, Spiritual
"All the things you ask of me" : Law Enforcement Experiences of Infant Death Investigation

Creator:

Schindell, Jennifer R.

Abstract:

The sudden and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy infant sets in motion a number of linked processes with potentially complex and far-reaching ramifications. While individuals, families and communities grapple with the shock and heartbreak associated with the loss of a young life, a chain of multidisciplinary investigative responsibilities is...

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Masters Thesis

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