'Moving towards understanding', acceptability of investigations following stillbirth in sub-Saharan Africa: A grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the views of women, partners, families, health workers and community leaders of potential investigations to determine the cause(s) of stillbirth, in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.

Design

Grounded theory.

Setting

Tertiary facilities and community settings in Blantyre, Malawi, Mwanza, Tanzania and Mansa, Zambia.

Sample

Purposive and theoretical sampling was used to recruit 124 participants: 33 women, 18 partners, 19 family members, 29 health workers and 25 community leaders, across three countries.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a topic guide for focus. Analysis was completed using constant comparative analysis. Sampling ceased at data saturation.

Results

Women wanted to know the cause of stillbirth, but t

SUBMITTER: Bedwell C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10092083 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature