Authors: Larske M Soepnel, Khuthala Mabetha, Shane A Norris, Molebogeng Motlhatlhedi, Nokuthula Nkosi, Sonja Klingberg, Stephen Lye, Catherine E Draper
This qualitative study conducted in Soweto, South Africa, explored the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of young women enrolled in the Bukhali intervention, delivered by community health workers (CHWs). Factors influencing these experiences included feelings about pregnancy, motherhood responsibilities, health challenges, social support, and socioeconomic pressures. The intervention provided emotional support, information, and care practices, positively affecting pregnancy experiences by promoting acceptance, mother-child bonding, and coping mechanisms. The findings suggest that CHW-delivered interventions can enhance pregnancy experiences, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered solutions in maternal care, particularly in contexts with existing barriers to antenatal services and socioeconomic inequalities.
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Resource Topic: Maternal healthcare
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: South Africa
Publisher May Restrict Access: No