Results
Title

Family decision making for Madurese women with pregnancy complications: a qualitative study.

Authors

Pradanie, Retnayu; Armini, Ni Ketut Alit; Nastiti, Aria Aulia; Kusumaningrum, Tiyas; Triharini, Mira; Yunitasari, Esti; Graham, Kristen

Abstract

Background/Aims: A delay in referring women with pregnancy complications to medical care is a significant contributor to maternal mortality worldwide. In Madura, Indonesia, these delays can be exacerbated by the role of a woman's family in decision making. This study aimed to explore family decision making in seeking healthcare for women with pregnancy complications in Madura. Methods: Using a descriptive qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted to explore the decision-making experiences of 12 pregnant women, 12 of their family members and 10 midwives. Results: Three themes were identified: women empowerment issues, cultural factors, and important considerations in seeking healthcare for women with pregnancy complications. Conclusions: Continuous health education is needed to increase knowledge of appropriate maternal care for pregnant women and their families. The involvement of religious leaders in programmes to enhance referral decision making would be beneficial.

Subjects

INDONESIA; COMMUNITY health services; MATERNAL health services; QUALITATIVE research; SELF-efficacy; RESEARCH funding; INTERVIEWING; CULTURE; DECISION making; MATERNAL mortality; FAMILY attitudes; RESEARCH methodology; PREGNANCY complications; WOMEN'S health; HEALTH education

Publication

British Journal of Midwifery, 2024, Vol 32, Issue 4, p172

ISSN

0969-4900

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.12968/bjom.2024.32.4.172