Perceived differences on the role of traditional birth attendants in rural Tanzania: a qualitative study

Abstract Background In many low to middle income countries, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) play various roles (e.g., provision of health education, referral to hospitals, and delivery support) that can potentially improve women’s access to healthcare. In Tanzania, however, the formal healthcare...

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Main Authors: Yoko Shimpuku, Frida E. Madeni, Kana Shimoda, Satoe Miura, Beatrice Mwilike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03611-0