Fear of caesarean section, infertility & utilization of traditional birth attendant among ever-pregnant women in Obafemi-owode, Ogun state, Nigeria

dc.contributor.authorAdejoh, S.O
dc.contributor.authorAlabi, A.A
dc.contributor.authorOsazuwa, P.
dc.contributor.authorOlufeyisan, M.A.
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-01T15:47:52Z
dc.date.available2022-01-01T15:47:52Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionScholarly articlesen_US
dc.description.abstractMaternal healthcare and mortality, among other troubling health issues, are on the front burner in developing countries, Nigeria in particular. This study explored the influence of perceived causes of caesarean section, fear of caesarean section and infertility on the continued utilization of traditional birth attendants (TBAs). The study employed the qualitative method, utilizing in-depth interview to collect data from thirty (30) women who have ever been pregnant and ever used TBA. The data were content analysed using themes. It was found that the participants believed that these conditions can be treated using traditional herbs and concoction prepared by TBAs; hence, the preference for TBAs. Placenta size, low blood count, baby in the breech position, high blood pressure and prolonged labour were perceived and identified as factors that warrant caesarean section. Participants said the use of TBAs for child delivery is not only pain free, requiring no caesarean section, but also affordable and accessible; TBAs use incantation whenever ‘delivery is difficult’. Thus, the study recommends that women should be sensitised on the circumstances that warrant caesarean section for child delivery and its probable effects. This will guide them in making informed decision on the place of delivery to avert maternal and neonatal risks.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAdejoh, S. O., Alabi, T. A., Osazuwa, P. and Olufeyisan, M. A. (2020). Fear of caesarean section, infertility & utilization of traditional birth attendant among ever-pregnant women in Obafemi-owode, Ogun state, Nigeria, African Journal of Social Work, 10(2)en_US
dc.identifier.issn2409-5605
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9862
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherNational Association of Social Workers-Zimbabwe/Author(s)en_US
dc.subjectInfertility fearen_US
dc.subjectTraditional birth attendanten_US
dc.subjectCaesarean sectionen_US
dc.subjectProlonged labouren_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Social worken_US
dc.titleFear of caesarean section, infertility & utilization of traditional birth attendant among ever-pregnant women in Obafemi-owode, Ogun state, Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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