From: Stillbirth outcome capture and classification in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study
Theme | Sub-theme | Site(s) | Potential implications for measurement in population-based surveys |
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Value of measuring birthweight | Lack of perceived value of weighing a stillborn baby | All | This was a very dominant perception, reported by the majority of respondents. Women with such views may be less likely to demand weighing of their babies at birth |
Weighing a stillborn baby may help understand why the baby died and prevent recurrence | Kintampo, IgangaMayuge | Expressed in a minority of sites, but these positive deviants may give some insights into why birthweight for stillbirths may be valued by women | |
Communication | Separation of mother and baby after birth (sick or stillborn babies, sick mothers) | Bandim | Clearly communicating birthweights to mothers, e.g. verbally and recording in health cards would be necessary to overcome this barrier |
Perception of stillbirths | Stillborn babies adversely impact on hospital’s reputation | Matlab | Women perceived that healthcare workers neglected stillborn babies as they were concerned that this would impact on the hospital’s reputation, thus not providing care including weighing of the baby |