Community perceptions of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in southern Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest maternal mortality ratio at 500 deaths per 100,000 live births. In Mozambique maternal mortality is estimated at 249-480 per 100,000 live births and eclampsia is the third leading cause of death. The objective of this study was to describe the community understanding of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, as a crucial step to improve maternal and perinatal health in southern Mozambique.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted in Maputo and Gaza Provinces of southern Mozambique. Twenty focus groups were convened with pregnant women, partners and husbands, matrons and traditional birth attendants, and mothers and mothers-in-law. In addition, ten interviews were conducted with traditional healers, matrons, and a traditional birth atte

SUBMITTER: Boene H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4943502 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature