The Zulu traditional birth attendant. An evaluation of her attitudes and techniques and their implications for health education.
Some of the important practices of Zulu traditional birth attendants in their care of pregnant women are summarized. This information is valuable in constructing the format/content of appropriate antenatal health education for women from rural areas. The target group for antenatal health education should include the opinion-formers of the community.
D001741:Black or African American; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D044383:Black People; D005260:Female; D006303:Health Services, Indigenous; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D008880:Midwifery; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D013019:South Africa