Barriers to proper maternal referral system in selected health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Appropriate maternal referral system plays an essential role in curbing maternal mortality. Although the occurrence of obstetric complications is often unpredictable, addressing bottlenecks of the referral system is crucial to facilitate the women to have access to timely lifesaving interventions. Nonetheless, little is known about the barriers to maternal referral system in the eastern Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the barriers to maternal referral system at selected referral hospitals in eastern Ethiopia.

Methods

Key informant interviews and in-depth interviews were conducted among purposively selected respondents who had a role in maternal referral processes. A total of 12 key informants that comprised of liaison officers, healthcare provider

SUBMITTER: Mengist B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10967082 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature