An exploration of the attitudes and beliefs of rural women towards skilled birth attendants in Nepal
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Methods Qualitative research was considered most appropriate to understand the attitudes and beliefs of rural women. Semi-structured, one to one interviews were conducted on 12 participants; 4 pregnant women/delivered within 1 year, 4 SBAs and 4 FCHVs/TBAs to gauge a variety of opinions. A purposive approach was used as well as convenience sampling and snowball sampling from the district hospital, various methods of recruitment allowed triangulation and improved validity of results. The same female translator was used throughout to improve reliability of results. Analysis involved using a thematic coding system. Limitations of research resulted from financial and time constraints, small sample size, language barrier and potential for bias.
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