| The persistence and challenges of homebirths: perspectives of traditional birth attendants in urban Kenya. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19033324 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Through an analysis of focus group discussion data, we examine Kenyan traditional birth attendants' (TBAs) accounts of the persistence of homebirths and the key challenges they present. TBAs associated the continued demand for homebirths with the wide-ranging character and quality of their services. They did not consider their lack of formal training on matters of pregnancy and birthing to be a particular challenge to their work. Rather, they identified the non-cooperative and disrespectful attitudes of their counterparts in hospital settings as the most important issue. Further efforts are needed to make TBAs realize how much better their services could become if they adopted more modern ways of assisting in deliveries, unlearnt their belief in the superiority of their particular type of practice, and understood how their lack of formal training is a key issue. |
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Authors:
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Chimaraoke Izugbara; Alex Ezeh; Jean-Christophe Fotso |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-11-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health policy and planning Volume: 24 ISSN: 0268-1080 ISO Abbreviation: Health Policy Plan Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-25 Completed Date: 2009-03-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610614 Medline TA: Health Policy Plan Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 36-45 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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African Population and Health Research Center, 2nd Flr. Shelter Afrique, Longonut Rd, Upper Hill, Box 10787, Nairobi 0100, Kenya. coizugbara@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Delivery, Obstetric Female Home Childbirth* Humans Kenya Midwifery* Pregnancy Urban Population* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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GR 078530M//Wellcome Trust |
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