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). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work.

Authors: EZEOKOLI Rita , Augusta Olaore, Vickie B. Ogunlade

Publication Type: Chapters in Books

Journal: Springer Nature Singapore

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Studies show that affordability and accessibility are reasons why women
choose the utilization of the services of traditional birth attendants (TBA) in
Nigerian rural areas. However, urban women with better accessibility to hospitals
and greater financial capacities also prefer TBA above hospital deliveries and
midwives. It has been observed that the use of TBA is rooted in indigenous
practices and beliefs that may not have western scientific explanations yet have
served Nigerian communities for many generations. There are also factors of trust
between the women and the TBA because they are members of the community,
and they speak the same language and can relate to idiosyncrasies which otherwise
might be ridiculed by medical practitioners. Social and emotional closeness
that is not replicated in hospital settings are reported with TBA services.
Cultural birthing practices include the teaching of behavioral avoidance
among pregnant women, disposal of the placenta, and provision of healing
medicine, among others. Prayers are also made to address inherent fears of
metaphysical influences that are believed to impact the health and safety of
mother and child.
This chapter explores the roles of TBA, cultural practices, and indigenous
beliefs, as well as the perceived tensions between the traditional birthing systems
and mainstream healthcare systems. Utilizing primary and secondary sources, the
authors identified challenges faced by TBA such as lack of adequate training,
affirmation from medical systems, and lack of equipment. The authors also
propose ways social workers may bridge the divide between TBA and orthodox
medicine such as affirming TBA practices as community development, building
trust, promoting interdisciplinary dialogues, and advocacy for TBA training, and
promoting a mutually integrated referral system.

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EZEOKOLI,R. Augusta,Y.O Vickie,B.O . (2020). ). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work., 1 (), 1-1.

EZEOKOLI,R. Augusta,Y.O Vickie,B.O . "). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work." 1, no (), (2020): 1-1.

EZEOKOLI,R. and Augusta,Y.O and Vickie,B.O and . (2020). ). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work., 1 (), pp1-1.

EZEOKOLIR, AugustaYO, VickieBO, . ). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work.. 2020, 1 ():1-1.

EZEOKOLI,Rita , Augusta,Y Olaore, and Vickie,B. Ogunlade . "). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work.", 1 . (2020) : 1-1.

E.Rita A.Y Olaore & V.B. Ogunlade , "). Community traditional birth attendants and cultural birthing practices in Nigeria: social work implications, In S. Todd, J. Drolet (eds.), Community Practice and Social Development in Social Work." vol.1, no., pp. 1-1, 2020.

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