Factors influencing utilisation of traditional birth attendants by mothers in Mafubira Subcounty, Jinja District
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2017-07
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Kampala International University, School of Allied Health Sciences
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INTRODUCTION: In 2010 WHO defined a TBA as a person who provides basic health care, support and advice during and after pregnancy and childbirth based on experience and knowledge acquired informally through traditions and practices of communities. In Uganda the policy towards TBAs shifted according to WHO and safe mother initiative of SBAs whose definition excluded TBAs leading to suspension of previously existing partnership between government and TBA across the country.
Ugandan government recommended terminating collaboration between NGOs and TBAs as well. It held that the trained TBAs would be included in the newly formed VHTs if their communities selected them.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the factors influencing utilization of TBAs among mothers in Mafubira Sub County.
METHODS:To attain this, a total of 52 mothers were considered and a random sampling method was used where all those who came to the area within time of study were also considered and elderly participating in this study was considered to provide relevant information. Data collected was analyzed using quantitative method in line with study objectives to achieve the aim of the study and presented in tables and pie charts.
RESULTS:When the participants were asked about services offered by TBAs , 23(44.2%) responded that TBAs take their time and offer advice both before and after delivery and pertaining perception on TBAs, 14(26.9%) said that TBAs are highly experienced in handling deliveries.
CONCLUTION: The study concludes that services offered by TBAs are giving advice both before and after delivery plus good care. On perception of mothers about TBAs, mothers believe that TBAs are highly experienced in handling delivery and are still important.
RECOMMEDATION: The study recommends that TBAs should be trained and equipped with modern medical knowledge by the government so as to easily handle uncomplicated deliveries
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A research report submitted to the School of Allied Health Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Diploma In Clinical Medicine and Community Health at Kampala International University
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Traditional birth attendants, Mothers, Mafubira Subcounty, Jinja District