Role of men and traditional illnesses: key factors for safe motherhood in indigenous communities

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Author(s): Ivan Sarmiento, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University; Sergio Paredes-Solís; Neil Andersson

Summary

Maternal morbidity and mortality remain inequitable burdens for Indigenous women living in Guerrero, Mexico. Lack of respect for and interaction with traditional knowledge systems in the Western healthcare services hinders access by indigenous people. Our objective is to identify actionable aspects of maternal health from the perspective of indigenous traditional midwives.
Oral Presentation