Why women utilize traditional rather than skilled birth attendants for maternity care in rural Nigeria: Implications for policies and programs

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dc.contributor.authorNtoimo LF
dc.contributor.authorOkonofua FE
dc.contributor.authorEkwo C
dc.contributor.authorSolanke TO
dc.contributor.authorIgboin B
dc.contributor.authorImongan W
dc.contributor.authorYaya S
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-27T16:38:39Z
dc.date.available2022-07-27T16:38:39Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionMidwifery
dc.description.abstractObjective Data from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey indicate that many pregnant women in rural Nigeria use traditional birth attendants (TBAs) rather than skilled birth attendants (SBAs) for maternal health care. This is one factor that accounts for the persistently high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria. The objective of this study was to identify the pervading reasons that women use TBAs for pregnancy care in rural Nigeria and to make recommendations for policy and programmatic reform. Design Qualitative research design consisting of focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and community conversations, followed by inductive thematic analysis. Setting Twenty rural communities (villages) in Etsako East, and Esan South East Local Government Areas of Edo State, South-South, Nigeria. Participants Twenty focus group discussions with men and women in a marital union; 15 key informant interviews with policymakers, senior health providers, and women leaders; and 10 community conversations with key community leaders. Findings Some reasons proffered for using TBAs included perceptions of higher efficacy of traditional medicines; age-long cultural practices; ease of access to TBAs as compared to SBAs; higher costs of services in health facilities; and friendly attitude of TBAs. Key conclusions and implications for practice The continued use of TBA is a major challenge in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Nigeria. We conclude that efforts to address the factors identified by community stakeholders as inhibiting the use of SBAs will promote skilled birth attendance and reduce maternal mortality in rural Nigeria.
dc.identifier.citation10.1016/j.midw.2021.103158
dc.identifier.issn0266-6138
dc.identifier.urihttps://nerd.ethesis.ng/handle/123456789/389
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectTraditional Birth Attendants
dc.subjectSkilled Birth Attendants
dc.subjectMaternal mortality
dc.subjectRural Women
dc.subjectNigeria
dc.titleWhy women utilize traditional rather than skilled birth attendants for maternity care in rural Nigeria: Implications for policies and programs
dc.typeArticle
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