Experiences of midwives on Vscan limited obstetric ultrasound use: a qualitative exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ethiopia is a low-income country located in the horn of Africa's sub-Saharan region, with very high incidences of maternal and neonatal mortality. Quality antenatal care improves perinatal health outcomes. The USAID funded Transform: Primary Health Care Activity in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and GE Healthcare introduced Vscan limited obstetric ultrasound services in 120 health centers in Ethiopia. So far, the experiences and opinions of midwives on their use have not been explored and described within the local context. This study therefore aims to explore and describe the experiences and opinions of midwives on Vscan limited obstetric ultrasound services at health centers within Ethiopia.

Methods

An exploratory and descriptive qualitative study was

SUBMITTER: Argaw MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8915526 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature