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ArticleInternational journal of women's health2020

Perception of Midwives Towards Magnesium Sulfate Use at Chatinkha Maternity Wing in Blantyre, Malawi: A Qualitative Study.

Maria Chifuniro Chikalipo, Lester Kapanda Phiri, Neggie Mndolo, Christina Ruth Mbiza, Patricia Khisi, Eunice Golombe, Phylos Bonongwe, Ellen Mbweza Chirwa, Alfred Maluwa

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Maria Chifuniro ChikalipoUniversity of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0001-7062-9785
Lester Kapanda PhiriUniversity of Malawi College of Medicine, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0003-2887-2954
Neggie MndoloMalawi College of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0003-3556-4044
Christina Ruth MbizaMinistry of Health, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.
Patricia KhisiMinistry of Health, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.
Eunice GolombeMinistry of Health, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-9549-0174
Phylos BonongweMinistry of Health, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.
Ellen Mbweza ChirwaUniversity of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Blantyre, Malawi.
Alfred MaluwaMalawi University of Science and Technology, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-4451-7277

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionGlobally, magnesium sulfate (MgSO

methodsAn exploratory qualitative study was conducted from July to September 2018. We conducted 10 in-depth interviews and a focus group discussion with midwives. All the interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Data were managed by NVivo version 10.0 and analyzed thematically.

resultsWe identified one overarching theme: "Inadequate governing approaches on management of clients on MgSO

conclusionMidwives perceived MgSO

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magnesium sulfateMalawimidwivesperception and resources

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PMID32256123
PMCPMC7090174

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