Religio-cultural factors contributing to perinatal mortality and morbidity in mountain villages of Nepal: Implications for future healthcare provision.

ABSTRACT:

Objective and the context

This paper examines the beliefs and experiences of women and their families in remote mountain villages of Nepal about perinatal sickness and death and considers the implications of these beliefs for future healthcare provision.

Methods

Two mountain villages were chosen for this qualitative study to provide diversity of context within a highly disadvantaged region. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 42 women of childbearing age and their family members, 15 health service providers, and 5 stakeholders. The data were analysed using a thematic analysis technique with a comprehensive coding process.

Findings

Three key themes emerged from the study: (1) 'Everyone has gone through it': perinatal death as a natural occurrence; (2) De

SUBMITTER: Paudel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5854484 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature