Acceptance of a new technology for management of obstetric hemorrhage: a qualitative study from rural Mexico.
We conducted a qualitative study to explore responses to a low-technology first-aid device for management of life-threatening obstetric hemorrhage in rural health facilities in Mexico. This entailed in-depth, semistructured interviews with clinical and administrative staff (n = 70) involved in pilot studies of the nonpneumatic antishock garment (NASG) at primary health care facilities and rural hospitals. We found that staffs' response fell into four categories: owning, doubting, resisting, and rejecting. Overall, there were positive reactions to the garment as a relevant technology for saving women's lives. Findings will be used for future implementation of the garment and other new technologies.
Berdichevsky
Karla
K
The Population Council, Mexico Office, Morelos 21, Del Carmen Coyoacan, Mexico City, Mexico. karlaberdi@gmail.com
Tucker
Christine
C
Martínez
Alberto
A
Miller
Suellen
S
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005392:First Aid / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006780:Hospitals, Rural; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D008800:Mexico; D009774:Obstetrics; D010865:Pilot Projects; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012424:Rural Population