OBJECTIVE: To explore women's perceptions regarding obstetric danger signs and their practices to deal with them in their cultural context. METHODS: The exploratory qualitative study was conducted in Moorian, Jagiot and Kurri, three rural areas around Islamabad, Pakistan, from June to September, 2016. Data about understanding and practices regarding obstetric danger signs was collected from married women of reproductive age through focus group discussions. Data analysis was done manually using the content analysis approach. RESULTS: There were 85 women with a mean age 32±6.80 years who participated in a total of 12 focus group discussions in batches of 6-8 subjects each. Majority of women 64(75%) were unaware of key obstetric danger signs and symptoms. Traditional practices and several home remedies were commonly used to manage complications in pregnancy before seeking medical care, which was only done when the condition became unmanageable at home. However, mostly women 78(92%) preferred hospital for antenatal care services, especially private health facilities, due to perceived better quality of services. CONCLUSIONS: Cultural practices were found to be deep-rooted in rural population.
OBJECTIVE: To explore women's perceptions regarding obstetric danger signs and their practices to deal with them in their cultural context. METHODS: The exploratory qualitative study was conducted in Moorian, Jagiot and Kurri, three rural areas around Islamabad, Pakistan, from June to September, 2016. Data about understanding and practices regarding obstetric danger signs was collected from married women of reproductive age through focus group discussions. Data analysis was done manually using the content analysis approach. RESULTS: There were 85 women with a mean age 32±6.80 years who participated in a total of 12 focus group discussions in batches of 6-8 subjects each. Majority of women 64(75%) were unaware of key obstetric danger signs and symptoms. Traditional practices and several home remedies were commonly used to manage complications in pregnancy before seeking medical care, which was only done when the condition became unmanageable at home. However, mostly women 78(92%) preferred hospital for antenatal care services, especially private health facilities, due to perceived better quality of services. CONCLUSIONS: Cultural practices were found to be deep-rooted in rural population.
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Perceptions, Practices, Married women, Reproductive age, Obstetric danger signs..zzm321990
Authors: Muhammad Asim; Zarak H Ahmed; Amy R Nichols; Rachel Rickman; Elena Neiterman; Anita Mahmood; Elizabeth M Widen Journal: Public Health Nutr Date: 2021-04-19 Impact factor: 4.022