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Perceived barriers to the prevention of preterm births in obstetric units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Perceived barriers to the prevention of preterm births in obstetric units of the Limpopo... Background/AimsMost African states are faced with challenges in the healthcare sector, such as the lack of skilled healthcare professionals, materials and supplies and inadequate infrastructure. These challenges lead to an increased rate of preterm births. The aim of this study was to explore and describe barriers to the prevention of preterm births in the obstetric units of Limpopo Province.MethodsAn explorative, descriptive design was used to obtain primary data, which were used to develop guidelines to assist resource-limited obstetric units. Purposive sampling was used to select 10 managers and 15 midwives, making a total of 25 participants. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data that were analysed using Tesch's open coding approach.ResultsThe barriers to the prevention of preterm births in Limpopo Province, South Africa were a shortage of healthcare professionals, a lack of emotional and psychological support and poor communication.ConclusionsThe successful prevention of preterm births in Limpopo Province is not possible because of structural and psychosocial barriers alluded to by midwives and managers at obstetric units. It is recommended that the Maternal, Women and Child Health Directorate in Limpopo implement the standards of care as stipulated in the national maternity guidelines of South Africa, to address the quality and quantity of human resources and equipment. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health Mark Allen Group

Perceived barriers to the prevention of preterm births in obstetric units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

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Background/AimsMost African states are faced with challenges in the healthcare sector, such as the lack of skilled healthcare professionals, materials and supplies and inadequate infrastructure. These challenges lead to an increased rate of preterm births. The aim of this study was to explore and describe barriers to the prevention of preterm births in the obstetric units of Limpopo Province.MethodsAn explorative, descriptive design was used to obtain primary data, which were used to develop guidelines to assist resource-limited obstetric units. Purposive sampling was used to select 10 managers and 15 midwives, making a total of 25 participants. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data that were analysed using Tesch's open coding approach.ResultsThe barriers to the prevention of preterm births in Limpopo Province, South Africa were a shortage of healthcare professionals, a lack of emotional and psychological support and poor communication.ConclusionsThe successful prevention of preterm births in Limpopo Province is not possible because of structural and psychosocial barriers alluded to by midwives and managers at obstetric units. It is recommended that the Maternal, Women and Child Health Directorate in Limpopo implement the standards of care as stipulated in the national maternity guidelines of South Africa, to address the quality and quantity of human resources and equipment.

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African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health – Mark Allen Group

Published: Jan 1, 1

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