Diagramas de flujo culturalmente adaptados para la comunicación y aprendizaje de parteras tradicionales en la recepción y cuidado del recién nacido

Abstract

Abstract: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), two million newborns They die every year. One of the causes of neonatal death is inadequate management of childbirth. In rural areas, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum are carried out by traditional midwives based on beliefs and customs. Instruction in the trade allows traditional midwives to provide better service, identify signs of risk and promptly refer the mother and newborn to the biomedical system. A qualitative participatory action research (PAR) was carried out with a design phenomenological and focus on reflection, data collection and action to improve health practices, through the creation of flowcharts culturally adapted in which midwives from the communities of the Saraguro canton. The topics addressed in this research are the reception of newborn and neonatal care. The results describe the data obtained through the narration of experiences and opinions. The analysis compares the care provided by midwives and the biomedical system, their similarities and differences.