Healthcare Providers Perceptions and Practices on The Use and Integration of Traditional Herbs Education Session for Pregnant Women in Health Facilities of Ukerewe District, Mwanza Region, Northwestern Tanzania.
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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, Premises, Post Code: 33102 | P. O. Box 1464 Mwanza, Tanzania | Phone: (255) 28-298-3384 | Fax: (255) 28-298-3386 |Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz |Website: www.bugando.ac.tz. Language: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania | Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] | 2024. Description: 108 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: In most sub-Saharan African countries, the widespread use of traditional herbs (TH) during pregnancy persists, despite uncertainties surrounding their pharmacological effects. The utilization of unregulated traditional herbs increases the risks of adverse health outcomes for both mothers and newborns. Despite ongoing efforts and awareness initiatives in Tanzania to educate on the risks associated with the use of traditional herbs during pregnancy, its prevalence remains high. This underscores the significant influence that healthcare providers have in either promoting or discouraging the use of traditional herbs by pregnant women, making it crucial to delve into their perceptions of this practice.
Objective: To explore the perceptions of health care providers towards the use of TH among pregnant women in health facilities of Ukerewe District, Mwanza region, Northwestern Tanzania.
Methods: This study employed a crossestional hospital-based qualitative study. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions while NVivo computer software version 14 was used to facilitate data coding, storage, and retrieval. Content analysis was also conducted to uncover underlying meanings and patterns in the data.
Results: Through qualitative interviews and observations, the research reveals a predominantly negative perception among healthcare providers towards traditional herbs, primarily due to concerns about their lack of standardization and quality control. Providers highlighted the potential adverse health outcomes associated with traditional herb use, including complications such as premature delivery and uterus rupture. Cultural beliefs and social influences significantly drive pregnant women to utilize these remedies, often reinforced by family members and traditional birth attendants (TBAs). The findings indicate a critical need for improved health education that addresses both the risks and benefits of traditional herbs, as well as the importance of seeking professional medical care.
Conclusion: There is a complex interplay of perceptions, cultural factors and practical considerations that influence the use of traditional herbs during pregnancy. Additionally, Economic constraints and limited access to healthcare facilities further contribute to the reliance on traditional herbs.
Keywords: Perceptions, traditional herbs, health care providers, pregnant women
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Abstract:
Background: In most sub-Saharan African countries, the widespread use of traditional herbs (TH) during pregnancy persists, despite uncertainties surrounding their pharmacological effects. The utilization of unregulated traditional herbs increases the risks of adverse health outcomes for both mothers and newborns. Despite ongoing efforts and awareness initiatives in Tanzania to educate on the risks associated with the use of traditional herbs during pregnancy, its prevalence remains high. This underscores the significant influence that healthcare providers have in either promoting or discouraging the use of traditional herbs by pregnant women, making it crucial to delve into their perceptions of this practice.
Objective: To explore the perceptions of health care providers towards the use of TH among pregnant women in health facilities of Ukerewe District, Mwanza region, Northwestern Tanzania.
Methods: This study employed a crossestional hospital-based qualitative study. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions while NVivo computer software version 14 was used to facilitate data coding, storage, and retrieval. Content analysis was also conducted to uncover underlying meanings and patterns in the data.
Results: Through qualitative interviews and observations, the research reveals a predominantly negative perception among healthcare providers towards traditional herbs, primarily due to concerns about their lack of standardization and quality control. Providers highlighted the potential adverse health outcomes associated with traditional herb use, including complications such as premature delivery and uterus rupture. Cultural beliefs and social influences significantly drive pregnant women to utilize these remedies, often reinforced by family members and traditional birth attendants (TBAs). The findings indicate a critical need for improved health education that addresses both the risks and benefits of traditional herbs, as well as the importance of seeking professional medical care.
Conclusion: There is a complex interplay of perceptions, cultural factors and practical considerations that influence the use of traditional herbs during pregnancy. Additionally, Economic constraints and limited access to healthcare facilities further contribute to the reliance on traditional herbs.
Keywords: Perceptions, traditional herbs, health care providers, pregnant women
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