Perspectives of health workers on malaria case referral among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana: A qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria remains endemic in Africa, with pregnant women exposed to the dangers of complications, which require emergency referral for lifesaving interventions. This study explored the perspectives of health workers on malaria case referral among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at health facilities in Savelugu Municipality, northern Ghana.

Methods

The study employed a qualitative descriptive design with a constructivist grounded theory perspective. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect information from thirteen health workers on face-to-face. The participants were purposefully sampled and interviewed. The data were transcribed verbatim. Content analysis was performed and the results were presented as themes and sub-themes.

Results

SUBMITTER: Adokiya MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11918396 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature