School of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine University of the Ryukyus

DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL HEALTH

reportStrengthened Research on Healthcare in Laos (Reports)
Introduction to Our Activities

Interview Survey of Maternal and Child Health

Interview Survey of Maternal and Child Health

During a stay in Laos from June to October 2015, surveys were conducted in agricultural villages. With the cooperation of our counterparts, the Laos National Institute of Public Health and local public health bureaus, preparations were advanced to visit villages in the Savannakhet Province, which is in the southern region of Laos, to conduct interviews.
The interviews consisted of posing questions such as “Why did you give birth at home?” and “Did you give birth at a medical facility?” to groups of women who have given birth as well as their families. From the responses, I intend to analyze and examine what sort of factors and processes influenced their choice of birthing place. (Masters candidate Sato)