Maternal Health, War, and Religious Tradition: Authoritative Knowledge in Pujehun District, Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone constraints to ideal maternal health require a primary health care approach that includes collaboration with traditional midwives. They are authoritative figures embedded within local political structures and a powerful women's religion. The local causes of maternal risk are des...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Medical anthropology quarterly 1996-06, Vol.10 (2), p.270-286 |
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Zusammenfassung: | In Sierra Leone constraints to ideal maternal health require a primary health care approach that includes collaboration with traditional midwives. They are authoritative figures embedded within local political structures and a powerful women's religion. The local causes of maternal risk are described, including civil war and refugee camp life. Traditional midwives provide vital services in the camp, are respected for their social status, and learn additional skills. Biomedical and traditional systems of authoritative knowledge, based on different kinds of legitimacy to heal, are in a complementary relationship. |
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ISSN: | 0745-5194 1548-1387 |
DOI: | 10.1525/maq.1996.10.2.02a00090 |