Components of stigma and its impact on maternal and child health service and outcomes: perspective of Akha hill tribe women in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal and child health (MCH) is crucial to the well-being of mothers and children. Stigma regarding access to MCH services is a major challenge, especially for hill tribe people in Thailand. The study aimed to understand the components of stigma and its impact on MCH service and outcomes including experiences and expectations to address the stigma in perspective of Akha hill tribe women in Thailand.

Methods

A phenomenological qualitative approach was used to gather information from Akha women who had attended MCH service one year prior and had an experience with stigma. A validated question guide was used in the study. The interview was conducted in private and confidential rooms in the Akha hill tribe villages between June and September 2021. A thematic analys

SUBMITTER: Mulikaburt T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9583464 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature