Lay knowledge regarding the prevention of complications related to childbirth: Perceptions of Congolese pregnant women

Qualitative Research in Medicine & Healthcare

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Claudine Tshiama¹  Gédéon Bongo²  Oscar Nsutier¹  Mukandu Basua Babintu¹ 

[1] Teaching and Administration Nursing Care, Nursing Sciences, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques;Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Kinshasa

关键词: Perception;    pregnancy;    lay knowledge;    prevention;    complication;    childbirth;   

DOI  :  10.4081/qrmh.2022.8740

学科分类：微生物学和免疫学

来源: Institut Drustvenih Znanosti Ivo Pilar

【 摘 要 】

During pregnancy, women sometimes choose certain practices based upon the experience of their family and/or their vicinity to anticipate complications that may occur during childbirth. The main objective of this study is to understand the motivations and perceptions of pregnant women on lay knowledge in the prevention of complications related to childbirth among a sample of Congolese women. We conducted this study at N’djili Referral Hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, using a qualitative phenomenological survey and indepth face-to-face interviews. We interviewed seven women on the phenomenon of lay knowledge practice in the prevention of maternal difficulties and analyzed the data using thematic coding. We provided a consent form to the participants and were careful not to include identifying information. Three main themes emerged: i) discussion of complications related to pregnancy and delivery, ii) perceptions about lay knowledge in preventing complications related to childbirth, and iii) suggestions from participants about using lay knowledge in healthcare settings. Based upon data collected, we argue that lay knowledge about pregnancy can be integrated into formal antenatal training when appropriate and, in doing so, we can build trust among pregnant women toward professional medical instruction.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC