Acceptance of a New Technology for Management of Obstetric Hemorrhage: A Qualitative Study From Rural Mexico |
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| Authors: | Karla Berdichevsky Christine Tucker Alberto Martínez Suellen Miller |
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| Affiliation: | 1. The Population Council, Mexico Office , Mexico City, Mexico;2. Safe Motherhood Programs, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences , University of California, San Francisco , San Francisco, California, USA |
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| Abstract: | We conducted a qualitative study to explore responses to a low-technology first-aid device for management of life-threatening obstetric hemorrhage in rural health facilities in Mexico. This entailed in-depth, semistructured interviews with clinical and administrative staff (n = 70) involved in pilot studies of the nonpneumatic antishock garment (NASG) at primary health care facilities and rural hospitals. We found that staffs’ response fell into four categories: owning, doubting, resisting, and rejecting. Overall, there were positive reactions to the garment as a relevant technology for saving women's lives. Findings will be used for future implementation of the garment and other new technologies. |
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