ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2017
Illness recognition and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications in rural eastern Uganda.
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- Socio-cultural barriers to the delivery and utilisation of child healthcare services in rural Ghana: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Exploring communities' perceptions of the etiology of illnesses in newborns and young infants 0-59 days old in 4 counties in Kenya.PloS one · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo enhance understanding of the roles of community-based initiatives in poor rural societies, we describe and explore illness recognition, decision-making, and appropriate care-seeking for mothers and newborn illnesses in two districts in eastern Uganda where in one implementation district, a facility and community quality improvement approach was implemented.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional study using qualitative methods. We conducted 48 event narratives: eight maternal and newborn deaths and 16 maternal and newborn illnesses. Additionally, we conducted six FGDs with women's saving groups and community leaders. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically using Atlas.ti software.
resultsWomen and caretakers reported that community initiatives including the presence of community health workers and women's saving groups helped in enhancing illness recognition, decision-making, and care-seeking for maternal and newborn complications. Newborn illness seemed to be less well understood, and formal care was often delayed. Care-seeking was complicated by accessing several stations from primary to secondary care, and often, the hospital was reached too late.
conclusionsOur qualitative study suggests that community approaches may play a role in illness recognition, decision-making, and care-seeking for maternal and newborn illness. The role of primary facilities in providing care for maternal and newborn emergencies might need to be reviewed.
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