Maternal healthcare needs assessment survey at Rabia Balkhi Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Objective: Since the Department of Health and Human Services chose Rabia Balkhi Hospital (RBH) in Kabul, Afghanistan, as a site for intervention in 2002, the status of women's health there has been of interest. This study created a tool to assess accessibility and quality of care of women admitted from May to July, 2005.

Methods: A 39-item questionnaire was created in English and translated into Dari.