Perspectives of healthcare workers on the challenges with obstetric referrals in rural communities in Ghana: a descriptive phenomenology study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We explored and document healthcare workers' (HCWs') perspectives on the challenges encountered during obstetric referrals.

Design

The study adopted a qualitative research approach and a descriptive phenomenology design. HCWs permanently working in 16 rural healthcare facilities in the Sene East and West Districts composed of the target population for this study. Using a purposive sampling technique, participants were recruited and enrolled in in-depth individual interviews (n=25) and focused group discussions (n=12). Data were analysed thematically using QSR NVivo V.12.

Setting

Sixteen rural healthcare facilities in the Sene East and West Districts, Ghana.

Participants

Healthcare workers.

Results

Areas related to patient as well as institution

SUBMITTER: Dzomeku VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10106065 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature