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The Structure of Attitudes towards Traditional Birth Attendants in Health Facility: A Catalysing Factor for Institutional Deliveries

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  • Nalwadda Gorrette
  • Eyul Patrick
  • Ayebare Elizabeth
  • Muyambi Gilbert
  • Eilish McAuliffe

    (Department of Nursing, Makerere University College of Health sciences, Uganda
    Centre for Global Health, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Ireland
    World Vision Uganda, Uganda)

Abstract

Skilled attendance at birth (SBA) is a critical intervention for maternal and infant survival, yet women in low income settings deliver outside of health facilities, with no assistance. A successful approach to the scarcity of health workers has been the incorporation of alternative health worker cadres into formal health systems. There is evidence that Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) can contribute to the survival of mothers and new-borns however, they cannot be a substitute for skilled providers. This paper analyse the structure and attitude towards TBAs and how we can mainstream TBAs into healthcare delivery. This research reports on qualitative research exploration of practices, acceptability, the structure of attitudes towards TBAs, and how to potentially mainstream TBAs into health service delivery.

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  • Nalwadda Gorrette & Eyul Patrick & Ayebare Elizabeth & Muyambi Gilbert & Eilish McAuliffe, 2018. "The Structure of Attitudes towards Traditional Birth Attendants in Health Facility: A Catalysing Factor for Institutional Deliveries," Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 4(4), pages 64-71, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jgjorm:v:4:y:2018:i:4:p:64-71
    DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2018.04.555644
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