Table 4 Descriptive and analytical themes
Descriptive Theme | Analytical Theme |
|---|---|
Cultural beliefs and practices of traditional birth attendants (TBA) | Cultural beliefs and practices impeding safe childbirth |
The inability of women to make decisions related to safe childbirth | Lack of woman’s autonomy in choices of place to birth safely |
Lack of transportation, financial hardship, and absence of social support | Lack of accessibility and social support for safe childbirth |
Poorly skilled attendants | Inexperienced skilled birth attendant |
Poorly assisted health facility childbirth (Vacuum or Forceps) | Delayed emergency maternal care (childbirth) |