Local people’s views on the evidence-based skilled-maternal-care in Mfuwe, Zambia: a qualitative study
Based on:
Journal Article (2019)
This study showed that while evidence-based strategies remain useful in improving maternal care, they need to be carefully implemented in given context.
Brief by:
I was trying to demonstrate that there are people who live in different parts of the world and use their community’s strengths to navigate the lack of skilled care, and this kind of care should not be thrown out.
Key findings
Providing care from a Western-only approach perpetuates a hierarchy of knowledge where only Western forms of doing business are appreciated and legitimised that disadvantages local communities in most cases.
Proposed action
Policymakers should pay attention to the local efforts and comparative advantages relevant to the local communities
Policies should not follow a one-size-fits-all approach that has proven to be harmful to low income countries that might not have the realities that the policy is set up for
Policy should be more aligned with local contexts and give more credit to local knowledge
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Thank you to iDE Global
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Special thanks to Christina Takayama for preparation assistance
We would like to extend a special thank you to Christina Takayama, for their invaluable contribution in assisting the preparation of this research summary.
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Local people’s views on the evidence-based skilled-maternal-care in Mfuwe, Zambia: a qualitative study
Cite this brief: Muzyamba, Choolwe. 'Local people’s views on the evidence-based skilled-maternal-care in Mfuwe, Zambia: a qualitative study'. Acume. https://www.acume.org/r/local-peoples-views-on-the-evidence-based-skilled-maternal-care-in-mfuwe-zambia-a-qualitative-study/
Brief created by: Dr Choolwe Muzyamba | Year brief made: 2022
Original research:
- Muzyamba, C., ‘Local people’s views on the evidence-based skilled-maternal-care in Mfuwe, Zambia: a qualitative study’ 19 (135) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2282-y. – https://rdcu.be/cJDSc
Research brief:
This study showed that while evidence-based strategies remain useful in improving maternal care, they need to be carefully implemented in given context.
I was trying to demonstrate that there are people who live in different parts of the world and use their community’s strengths to navigate the lack of skilled care, and this kind of care should not be thrown out.
Findings:
Providing care from a Western-only approach perpetuates a hierarchy of knowledge where only Western forms of doing business are appreciated and legitimised that disadvantages local communities in most cases.
Advice:
Policymakers should pay attention to the local efforts and comparative advantages relevant to the local communities
Policies should not follow a one-size-fits-all approach that has proven to be harmful to low income countries that might not have the realities that the policy is set up for
Policy should be more aligned with local contexts and give more credit to local knowledge