Health workers' perspectives on informed consent for caesarean section in Southern Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Informed consent is a prerequisite for caesarean section, the commonest surgical procedure in low- and middle-income settings, but not always acquired to an appropriate extent. Exploring perceptions of health care workers may aid in improving clinical practice around informed consent. We aim to explore health workers' beliefs and experiences related to principles and practice of informed consent.

Methods

Qualitative study conducted between January and June 2018 in a rural 150-bed mission hospital in Southern Malawi. Clinical observations, semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion were used to collect data. Participants were 22 clincal officers, nurse-midwives and midwifery students involved in maternity care. Data were analysed to identify themes and

SUBMITTER: Bakker W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8008515 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature