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SUBMITTER: Heman LM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4015595 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Héman Laura M LM van der Linden Paul J Q PJ Stigter Rob H RH
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 20140317 5
In a typical sub-Saharan African rural hospital, maternity staff seems to avoid episiotomies. The aim of this research is to develop a deeper understanding in the attitude of maternity staff regarding episiotomies. We used a descriptive qualitative approach: interviews, written questionnaires, and a group discussion. All methods showed strong reservations toward episiotomies among staff members. Most staff members have been trained to be very restrictive concerning episiotomies to prevent the tr ...[more]