Midwifery and traditional birth attendants in transnational perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 349-362
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Williams ◽  
Janice Boddy
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants

scholarly journals Empowering traditional birth attendants as agents of maternal and neonatal immunization uptake in Nigeria: a repeated measures design

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinedu Anthony Iwu ◽  
Kenechi Uwakwe ◽  
Uche Oluoha ◽  
Chukwuma Duru ◽  
Ernest Nwaigbo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Workshop Intervention

Abstract Background Adequate immunization coverage in rural communities remain a challenge in Nigeria. Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) form an integral part of the social, cultural and religious fabric in most rural communities in Nigeria. Despite their limitations in handling the complications of childbirth, TBAs are widely accepted and patronized, especially in rural areas. The objectives of the project were to empower TBAs and assess the use of a culturally adapted audio-visual workshop intervention to change their knowledge, attitude and willingness to promote immunization uptake. Methods A repeated-measures design that used a convenience sampling technique to select 90 TBAs from the three geopolitical zones of Imo State, Nigeria. The TBAs were engaged through a culturally adapted audio-visual workshop. Data were collected before and immediately after intervention using a pretested questionnaire. Chi square test was done to determine any significant association with the zone of practice and paired sample t-test analysis to determine any significant pre and post intervention change. Level of significance was set at p ≤ ·05. Results More than half of the TBAs had at most, a secondary level of education (54·4%). The average length of time they practiced as TBAs was 16 years with an average of ten birth deliveries per month. After the intervention, all the respondents (100%) reported a willingness to always promote immunization uptake and also, there was a statistically significant increase in Knowledge (p < ·000). Similarly, the level of knowledge in the post intervention period appeared to be significantly associated with the zone of practice (p = ·027). Conclusion The workshop intervention empowered the TBAs irrespective of their zones of residence by successfully improving their knowledge, though at varying levels; and consequently, their willingness to always promote immunization uptake.

scholarly journals Training Zambian traditional birth attendants to reduce neonatal mortality in the Lufwanyama Neonatal Survival Project (LUNESP)

2012 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Gill ◽  
Nicholas G. Guerina ◽  
Charity Mulenga ◽  
Anna B. Knapp ◽  
Grace Mazala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants

scholarly journals Do we need them? Working with traditional birth attendants in the Andes

2002 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 562-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
J J Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
The Andes

scholarly journals Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) as potential agents in promoting male involvement in maternity preparedness: insights from a rural community in Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanueil Benon Turinawe ◽  
Jude T. Rwemisisi ◽  
Laban K. Musinguzi ◽  
Marije de Groot ◽  
Denis Muhangi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants

The role of traditional birth attendants in Atakumosa, Nigeria

2001 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.A. Abioye-Kuteyi ◽  
S.O. Elias ◽  
A.F. Familusi ◽  
A. Fakunle ◽  
K. Akinfolayan
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants

Optimalisasi Kemitraan Dukun dengan Bidan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Mamba Kabupaten Manggarai Timur Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1459-1464
Author(s):  
Maria Sriana Banul ◽  
Silfia A.N. Halu ◽  
Yuliana Suryati ◽  
Maria Fridolin Kawu
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Delivery Assistance ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Discussion Question ◽  
Partnership Program

ABSTRAK Kepercayaan masyarakat Manggarai Timur terhadap dukun sebagai penolong persalinan masih cukup tinggi. Program kemitraan dukun dengan bidan merupakan salah satu cara untuk mencegah terjadinya pertolongan persalinan oleh dukun. Program ini sebagai salah satu strategi untuk meningkatkan cakupan pertolongan persalinan oleh tenaga kesehatan. Kegiatan ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan program kemitraan dukun dengan bidan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Mamba Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, sehingga cakupan pertolongan persalinan oleh dukun tidak terjadi lagi. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh kepala puskesmas, dukun, dan bidan setempat. Motode yang digunakan adalah melalui edukasi dengan penyajian materi menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi, tanya jawab serta pembagian leaflet dan lembar balik kepada peserta. Semua peserta yang ikut dalam kegiatan ini sangat antusias dan aktif dan mampu memahami materi yang disampaikan. Peserta bersama bidan dan pemerintah setempat berkomitmen untuk bekerja sama dalam meningkatkan program kemitraan dukun dan bidan ini. Diharapkan, dengan kegiatan ini cakupan pertolongan persalinan oleh dukun tidak terjadi lagi. Kata Kunci: Kemitraan, Dukun, Bidan, Persalinan  ABSTRACT The trust of the East Manggarai community towards traditional healers as birth attendants is still quite high. The shaman's partnership program with the midwife is one way to prevent birth assistance by shamans. This program is one of the strategies to increase the coverage of delivery assistance by health workers. This activity was carried out to improve the traditional healer's partnership program with midwives in the Mamba Health Center Work Area, East Manggarai Regency so that the coverage of delivery assistance by traditional birth attendants would no longer occur. This activity was attended by the head of the health center, traditional healers, local midwives, and pregnant women. The method used is through education by presenting the material using lecture, discussion, question and answer methods, and distributing leaflets and flipcharts to participants. All participants who took part in this activity were very enthusiastic and active and were able to understand the material presented. Participants together with midwives and the local government are committed to working together in improving this partnership program between traditional healers and midwives. It is hoped that with this activity the coverage of delivery assistance by traditional birth attendants will not occur again.  Keywords: Partnership, traditional healers, midwives, childbirth

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