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    Area of Science:

    • Global Health
    • Midwifery Studies
    • Sociocultural Anthropology

    Background:

    • Explores the experiences of an Australian Midwifery Tutor in remote rural Zimbabwe over two years.
    • Focuses on interactions with qualified, student, and traditional midwives.
    • Examines the context of healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document and analyze diverse approaches to childbirth in Zimbabwean hospitals and clinics.
    • To understand traditional birthing customs and pain management techniques used by Sbona women.
    • To observe the effects of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic on the rural community.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative observational study.
    • Ethnographic approach detailing personal experiences and insights.
    • Interactions with healthcare professionals and community members.

    Main Results:

    • Detailed observations of hospital, clinic, and traditional birth settings in rural Zimbabwe.
    • Insights into labor pain coping mechanisms employed by Sbona women.
    • Observations on the social and health impacts of HIV/AIDS within the community.
    • Documentation of specific customs surrounding traditional birth practices.

    Conclusions:

    • Highlights the complexities and variations in midwifery care in rural Zimbabwe.
    • Underscores the importance of understanding cultural contexts in maternal healthcare.
    • Suggests the need for culturally sensitive interventions to address challenges like HIV/AIDS in childbirth settings.