An insight into birthing and EmONC service utilisation for making birthing safe: a qualitative study in underdeveloped districts of Punjab, Pakistan.

Abstract Background: The qualitative study was conducted to understand the socio-cultural factors (challenges and enabling factors) those influence the decisions and ability of the pregnant women and their families to make better use of the available safe birthing and EmONC services in two districts (Khanewal and Jhang) of Punjab, Pakistan. Objectives: To explore the key social, personal and professional considerations (factors) that influence the women (and family) decision and ability to utilise various birthing and EMONC services and to understand care providers interest and ability to offe

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