Upgrading traditional midwifery in Sierra Leone: an overview with special reference to Koinadugu District

Abstract

Based on 5 years of clinical practice and health-based research in Sierra Leone between 1966-1985, this paper overviews programmes for maternal/child care and midwifery upgrading which have emerged as part of primary health care. Special attention is given to the training of Traditional Birth Attendants in the Koinadugu District. © 1988 Longman Group UK Ltd All rights reserved.