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Complication Experiences of Mothers Using Traditional Birth Attendants’ Services in Amassoma Community Southern IJAW Local Government Area, Bayelsa State
Abstract
In Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, the study investigated the complications that mothers encountered while using the services of Traditional Birth Attendants. The study adopted a phenomenological hermeneutic qualitative research design. The study population comprised all mothers selected by means of purposive selection until data saturation was reached at the 19th participant, but the researcher in order not to miss any information that might come in, took 3 more participants. Four objectives guided the study. Data were in-depth interviews and recorded with an audio tape and was in line with the research objectives. The interview guide comprised of four sections: A, B, C, and D; containing open-ended questions. Trustworthiness of the instrument was established. Data collected were transcribed using an android app (Live transcribe) and content analysis was done using themes, sub themes and excerpts. Four themes and 3 sub-themes for each theme were generated, 4 excerpts were also generated for each theme. The themes generated included; the experiences of pregnant women before delivery, delivery experiences of pregnant women at the TBAs, post-partum experiences of attendant pregnant women at the TBA center and the roles of traditional birth attendants. The study revealed that many of the pregnant women above 70% have some unpleasant experiences accessing healthcare at the traditional birth attendant center which is why, concerted efforts should be made by Government, health personnel and community leaders to create massive awareness in the rural communities on the need to access proper healthcare in pregnancy.
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