Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province
Background: Worldwide, women continue to die from obstetric-related complications, despite the global progress made to reduce maternal mortality. Elderly women play a key role in using their own socio-cultural practices during pregnancy and childbirth. Objectives: The study aimed to explore the pra...
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| author | Langanani C. Makhado Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa Mary Maluleke Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta |
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| description | Background: Worldwide, women continue to die from obstetric-related complications, despite the global progress made to reduce maternal mortality. Elderly women play a key role in using their own socio-cultural practices during pregnancy and childbirth.
Objectives: The study aimed to explore the practices based on the beliefs of elderly women in Limpopo province.
Method: A qualitative approach using descriptive, explorative and contextual design was employed. Audio recording of unstructured focus group discussions was conducted of the elderly women who were purposively sampled. Data were analysed and coded using thematic analysis approach following Tesch’s method and co-coded to ensure trustworthiness. Ethical considerations were also adhered to.
Results: The findings discuss practices based on beliefs of elderly women and the need for them to be trained to participate in maternal health practices.
Conclusion: The study concluded that practices based on beliefs of elderly women lead to delays in seeking medical intervention. Therefore, elderly women need to be trained to reduce maternal mortality.
Contribution: This study adds knowledge to the need for training and the importance of elderly women to be trained in order to reduce maternal mortality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-202afae8c627448a89986e32ea4348162025-01-14T12:06:16ZengAOSISCurationis0379-85772223-62792024-12-01472e1e910.4102/curationis.v47i2.26361585Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo provinceLanganani C. Makhado0Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa1Mary Maluleke2Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta3Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, ThohoyandouDepartment of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, ThohoyandouDepartment of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, ThohoyandouDepartment of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, ThohoyandouBackground: Worldwide, women continue to die from obstetric-related complications, despite the global progress made to reduce maternal mortality. Elderly women play a key role in using their own socio-cultural practices during pregnancy and childbirth. Objectives: The study aimed to explore the practices based on the beliefs of elderly women in Limpopo province. Method: A qualitative approach using descriptive, explorative and contextual design was employed. Audio recording of unstructured focus group discussions was conducted of the elderly women who were purposively sampled. Data were analysed and coded using thematic analysis approach following Tesch’s method and co-coded to ensure trustworthiness. Ethical considerations were also adhered to. Results: The findings discuss practices based on beliefs of elderly women and the need for them to be trained to participate in maternal health practices. Conclusion: The study concluded that practices based on beliefs of elderly women lead to delays in seeking medical intervention. Therefore, elderly women need to be trained to reduce maternal mortality. Contribution: This study adds knowledge to the need for training and the importance of elderly women to be trained in order to reduce maternal mortality.https://curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/view/2636complicationselderly womenobstetric practicespregnant womensocio-cultural. |
| spellingShingle | Langanani C. Makhado Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa Mary Maluleke Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province Curationis complications elderly women obstetric practices pregnant women socio-cultural. |
| title | Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province |
| title_full | Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province |
| title_fullStr | Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province |
| title_full_unstemmed | Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province |
| title_short | Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province |
| title_sort | do socio cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications a study in limpopo province |
| topic | complications elderly women obstetric practices pregnant women socio-cultural. |
| url | https://curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/view/2636 |
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