Negligence in data recording during institutional birth: exploring health workers' perspectives on the barriers and enablers of data documentation practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The availability of well-documented records during labor and delivery is essential for monitoring childbirth and ensuring positive outcomes for mothers and newborns. However, recent research in northwestern Ethiopia shows that data recording during these critical periods is inadequately performed. This study explored the barriers and enablers of data recording practices during institutional childbirth in this region.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in six health centers in the Wegera district, focusing on three source documents: one facility-level log (the Delivery Register) and two personal records (the Integrated Card and the Women's Folder). An interview guide was used to collect spoken accounts from 14 health workers. The spoken data was

SUBMITTER: Taye BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613777 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature