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• To serve as an important medium for the publication of original research in the field of medical science and health research, thus filling gaps in health knowledge for effective utilization of research findings
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• To disseminate recent basic, applied and social research findings among health personnel of different strata for enhancing worldwide health development

Archives   2020

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   32,  Number   1

TITLE:   Enhancing Changes in Undesirable Practices and Health Sector Response Related to Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Paletwa Township: A Qualitative Approach
AUTHOR:   Yadanar Aung, Kyaw Thu Soe & Kyaw Oo
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal, 2020; 32(1):25-31
ABSTRACT:  

The project on strengthening local capacities to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) interventions has been launched in 100 villages of Paletwa Township, Chin State since 2010,. This cross-sectional study using qualitative methods aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to MNCH and health sector response in rural setting. The research team used a multistage sampling procedure to select 9 villages from December 2015 to February 2016. In each selected village, the eligible women with under 2 years old children (n=72) were purposively selected to join 9 focus group discussions and 9 mothers participated in in-depth interviews. Moreover, the team recruited 9 midwives and 9 auxiliary midwives for key informant interviews using pre-tested guidelines. All sessions were audio-recorded and supplemented by manual note-taking. Village women revealed good knowledge of care during pregnancy, delivery, post-natal and newborn care. However, some risky traditional practices for both mothers and newborns remained such as food taboos and cord care. Focus group discussants reported home deliveries either on their own or assisted by untrained traditional birth attendants (TBA) rather than choosing skilled birth attendants or hospital delivery due to spreading myths and misconceptions. Health care providers reached a consensus for improving awareness of the consequences of home deliveries assisted by unskilled TBAs/none, not using contraception and improper newborn/ infant feeding practices. Developing information, education and communication materials in a simple language inclusive of the needs to change undesirable practices and to promote the use of quality services is critical in a remote setting.