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. 2019 Sep 17;11(1):2071. doi: 10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.2071

TABLE 1.

Themes, sub-themes on the factors hindering midwives’ utilisation of alternative positions during labour in a selected public hospital.

Themes Sub-themes
1. Midwives’ perceptions of alternative birth positions
  • 1.1

    Midwives’ personal convenience and comfortability

  • 1.2

    Women’s choice of birth position
2. Barriers to utilisation of alternative birthing positions
  • 2.1

    Lack of necessary skills and training

  • 2.2

    Lack of facilities and equipment

  • 2.3

    Communication difficulties between midwife and women