Reasons for low level of skilled birth attendance in Afar pastoralist community North East Ethiopia: a qualitative exploration

摘要

IntroductionEthiopia has expanded the number of health facilities that offer maternal health services during the last two decades. However, the utilization of skilled birth attendants in health facilities is still very low especially among the pastoralist regions of the country. This study explored why women in the pastoralist region of Afar, Ethiopia still prefer to give birth at home.