2012
DOI: 10.12968/ajmw.2012.6.1.13
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Preferences for traditional or modern practitioners: A comparative study

Abstract: Objective: This study compared two groups of women—those with a preference for traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and those with a preference for modern health care practitioners (MHCPs)—at Akpabuyo, Cross River state, Nigeria with regard to their level of knowledge about the risks of patronizing the TBAs; perception of costs of services; educational qualifications; traditional beliefs; and income status. Method: A comparative descriptive design and a multistage systematic random-sampling technique were used … Show more

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“…Financial barriers have been shown to impact women's access to antenatal care in some African countries 35–39 . In Cameroon, men control the family's finances, which can impact a women's access to medical care.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Financial barriers have been shown to impact women's access to antenatal care in some African countries 35–39 . In Cameroon, men control the family's finances, which can impact a women's access to medical care.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Financial barriers have been shown to impact women's access to antenatal care in some African countries. [35][36][37][38][39] In Cameroon, men control the family's finances, which can impact a women's access to medical care. The obstetric care women receive is often dependent on the man's ability and willingness to pay for the care.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%