Sociocultural practices and beliefs during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum among indigenous pastoralist women of reproductive age in Manyara, Tanzania: a descriptive qualitative study

Sociocultural practices and beliefs during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum among indigenous pastoralist women of reproductive age in Manyara, Tanzania: a descriptive qualitative study

Abstract Background Despite interventions improving maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, progress has been sluggish, especially in hard-to-reach indigenous communities. Sociocultural beliefs in these communities more often influence the adoption of particular behaviors throughout pregnancy,...

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Main Authors: Seraphia Felisian, Stella Emmanuel Mushy, Edith A.M. Tarimo, Stephen Mathew Kibusi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Beliefs
Indigenous community
Peripartum period
Sociocultural practices
Tanzania
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02277-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02277-4

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