Stakeholder Views on the Incorporation of Traditional Birth Attendants into the Formal Health Systems of Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Analysis of the HIFA2015 and CHILD2015 Email Discussion Forums


 
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English

Author:

Owolabi OO, et al.

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Pregnancy & Childbirth

Volume:

14

Issue:

118

Description:

Task shifting is seen as a way to improve access to pregnancy and childbirth care. However, the role of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) within task shifting initiatives remains contested. The objective of this study was to explore stakeholder views and justifications regarding the incorporation of TBAs into formal health systems. [from abstract]

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