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Perspective of Traditional Birth Attendants on Their Experiences and Roles in Maternal Health Care in Rural Areas of Northern Ghana.

Peter AdataraVictoria BamElizabeth Kpodotsi BakuSolomon Mohammed SaliaAnthony Asempah
Published in: International journal of reproductive medicine (2018)
Our study brought to light the critical role traditional birth attendants play in maternity in rural and remote areas in Ghana. There is a need for skilled birth attendants to collaborate with traditional birth attendants in rural and deprived communities to provide quality and culturally accepted care in the rural communities.
Keyphrases
  • gestational age
  • healthcare
  • south africa
  • birth weight
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • quality improvement
  • palliative care
  • pregnant women
  • physical activity
  • health information
  • weight gain