Authors: Titilayo A Okoror, Bless M Nyamuame, Cordelia Martin-Ikpe, Yasmeen Gilani, Samuel Elikem Nyamuame
This study examines nursing mothers’ experiences of financial support from their partners and the role of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in rural Ghana. Through interviews and focus groups, participants discussed the lack of support from partners for housekeeping and finances. Interestingly, nursing mothers did not perceive this lack of support as abuse but as a hindrance to childcare. TBAs play a crucial role as mediators, advocating for nursing mothers with their partners and seeking resources to support them. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for effective interventions to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) and improve maternal and child health in rural communities.
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Resource Topic: Intimate Partner Violence, Maternal and Child Health
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Ghana
Publisher May Restrict Access: No