Authors: Sudirman Nasir
This study looked at why many families in Indonesia and Ethiopia still prefer Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) despite efforts to promote hospital births. Interviews and group discussions with mothers, TBAs, community health workers, men, and community leaders showed that people value TBAs because they are close by, trusted, and provide culturally familiar support. The findings suggest that making health services more culturally sensitive and building partnerships between TBAs and formal health workers could help improve maternal health in both countries.
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Resource Topic: Maternal and Child Health, Traditional Birth Attendants
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No