Transition to Skilled Birth Attendance: Is There a Future Role for Trained Traditional Birth Attendants?


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Sibley LM, Sipe TA

Series/Journal Title:

Journal of Health and Population Nutrition

Volume:

24

Issue:

4

Pages:

7

Description:

This document provides a brief history of training of traditional birth attendants (TBAs), summary of evidence for effectiveness of TBA training, and consideration of the future role of trained TBAs in an environment that emphasizes transition to skilled birth attendance. [adapted from abstract]

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