Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Melikamu Gellan

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• Research Article
  Folk Practice During Childbirth and Reasons for the Practice in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Sena Belina Kitila, Wondwosen Molla, Tilahun Wedaynewu, Tadele Yadessa and Melikamu Gellan Sena Belina Kitila, Wondwosen Molla, Tilahun Wedaynewu, Tadele Yadessa and Melikamu Gellan
  
  Background: Ethiopia is a country of long-standing history with its own identity. It is also a country with many useful traditional practices. On the other hand, it is a country where harmful traditional practices commonly practiced during pregnancy, labor delivery, post-natal. Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to identify common folk practices during childbirth and reasons for committing this practice in Ethiopia, 2017. Methodology: Systematic review was conducted using a priori protocol prepared specifically for this review. Articles were retrieved through a comprehensive search strategy. Data were extracted using critical appraisal check list. Results: A total of 173 articles were identified, of which 10 were included in the review after full evaluation. The findings were present.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0932.1000465

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