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Perception and reasons for the choice of informal provider among women receiving antenatal care services from traditional birth attendants in rural communities of Lagos state, Nigeria

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  • Esther O Oluwole
  • Tolulope E Oluwadumila
  • Ifeoma P Okafor
  • Abiola O Temitayo-Oboh

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Background: Unskilled delivery, particularly the use of traditional birth attendants, is a major threat to reducing maternal mortality in Africa. Despite the associated risks, there is insufficient evidence on the major reasons why pregnant women in Nigeria continue to use traditional birth attendant (TBA) services, especially in rural areas. This study, therefore, assessed the perception, reasons for use, and utilization of only TBA services in current pregnancy among rural-dwelling pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 347 pregnant women recruited from traditional birth attendant facilities at Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos. Data were collected with an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted with a significance level set at p

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  • Esther O Oluwole & Tolulope E Oluwadumila & Ifeoma P Okafor & Abiola O Temitayo-Oboh, 2024. "Perception and reasons for the choice of informal provider among women receiving antenatal care services from traditional birth attendants in rural communities of Lagos state, Nigeria," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(6), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0304856
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304856
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    1. Patience A Afulani & Cheryl Moyer, 2016. "Explaining Disparities in Use of Skilled Birth Attendants in Developing Countries: A Conceptual Framework," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(4), pages 1-16, April.
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