TBAs knowledge performance and relation with the formal health system in Lindi Region and the role of maternal waiting homes.

Abstract

The study showed that TBAs play a unique role in their respective communities as primary care giver for delivering mother and as principal advisor to families in all issues related to birth-giving. They are highly appreciated by their clients and the communities and often preferred to the health facilities, which are perceived as too expensive, hardly accessible and with staff often not friendly to the clients.