Factors affecting the choice of delivery place in a rural area in Laos: A qualitative analysis.

Background: Home delivery (HD) without skilled birth attendants (SBAs) are considered crucial risk factors increasing maternal and child mortality rates in Loa PDR. While a few studies in the literature discuss the choice of delivery in remote areas of minority ethnic groups; our work aims to identify factors that indicated their delivery place, at home or in the health facilities.

Methods: A community-based qualitative study was conducted between February and March 2020.