Maternal knowledge-seeking behavior among pregnant women in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality continues to be a global challenge with about 830 women dying of childbirth and pregnancy complications every day. Tanzania has a maternal mortality rate of 524 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Objective

Knowing symptoms associated with antenatal risks among pregnant women may result in seeking care earlier or self-advocating for more immediate treatment in health facilities. This article sought to identify knowledge-seeking behaviors of pregnant women in Northern Tanzania, to determine the challenges met and how these should be addressed to enhance knowledge on pregnancy risks and when to seek care.

Methods

Interview questions and questionnaires were the main data collection tools. Six gynecologists and four midwives were interviewed, whi

SUBMITTER: Kaaya ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369856 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature