Perceptions and experiences of skilled birth attendants on using a newly developed strap-on electronic fetal heart rate monitor in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular fetal heart rate monitoring during labor can drastically reduce fresh stillbirths and neonatal mortality through early detection and management of fetal distress. Fetal monitoring in low-resource settings is often inadequate. An electronic strap-on fetal heart rate monitor called Moyo was introduced in Tanzania to improve intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring. There is limited knowledge about how skilled birth attendants in low-resource settings perceive using new technology in routine labor care. This study aimed to explore the attitude and perceptions of skilled birth attendants using Moyo in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Methods

A qualitative design was used to collect data. Five focus group discussions and 10 semi-structured in-depth interviews were carri

SUBMITTER: Rivenes Lafontan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6511185 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature