Catching babies, carrying traditions: the voices and practices of traditional birth attendants in Mayuge District, East central Uganda

Abstract Background Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) continue to support maternal and newborn care in rural Uganda, particularly where access to formal health facilities is limited. Their roles are deeply embedded in local culture and community trust, yet national policies provide inconsistent gu...

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Main Authors:	Enid Kawala Kagoya, Proscovia Auma, Mugabi Joshua, Elizabeth Kawala, Deogratias Asabawebwa, Richard Mugahi, Brenda Doreen Mutunda, Richard Gamubaka, Agnes Namaganda, Allan G. Nsubuga, Jackline Akello, Paul Waako, Kenneth Mugabe
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	BMC 2026-01-01
Series:	Reproductive Health
Subjects:	Traditional birth attendants Maternal and newborn health Socio-cultural determinants Referral practices Health system integration Rural uganda
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02251-3
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