Perceived causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes and remedies adopted by Kalenjin women in rural Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been few studies about the basis on which women in developing regions evaluate and choose traditional rather than western maternal care. This qualitative study explores the socio-cultural perceptions of complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth and how these perceptions influence maternal health and care-seeking behaviours in Kenya.

Methods

Kalenjin women (n = 42) aged 18-45 years, who were pregnant or had given birth within the last 12 months, were interviewed. A semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. A further nine key informant interviews with Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) who were also herbalists (n = 6), community health workers (CHWs) (n = 3) and a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nursing officer (n = 1) we

SUBMITTER: Riang'a RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6194609 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature