Perceptions on acceptability of the 2016 WHO ANC model among the pregnant women in Phalombe District, Malawi - a qualitative study using Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization introduced a new model of care, 'The 2016 WHO ANC Model' to overcome challenges encountered during the implementation of the Focused Antenatal Care Approach. For any new intervention to achieve its objective, it must be widely accepted by both the deliverers and recipients. Malawi rolled out the model in 2019 without carrying out acceptability studies. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of pregnant women and health care workers on the acceptability of 2016 WHO's ANC model in Phalombe District, Malawi using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.

Methodology

We conducted a descriptive qualitative study between May and August 2021. The Theoretical Framework of Acceptability was used to guide the development o

SUBMITTER: Nyumwa P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10007797 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature