Implementation of Partnership between Midwives and Traditional Birth Attendants in Kotabaru District

Maternal and infant mortality ratio, in the Kota Baru high enough, one of them because of labor that much by the Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA). Midwives offer fewer deliveries and coverage has not reached the 95% target and fewer midwives than TBA.

This study aims to know the implementation of the partnership program between midwives and traditional birth attendants in Kotabaru District.

This study use da qualitative approach to the design of case studies, with purposive sampling technique. The number of the main informant as much as 3 people and informant triangulation 6 people. This research was conducted for 1 month consists of content analysis and data processing.

The results show human resources are still lacking, inadequate facilities and funding partnership that is often paidlate. Midwive sand TBA is not made a written agreement, and over the role of the TBA will not be in accordance with there gulations. The support from the village head and community leader that there is no information and the number of TBA partnering is still less.

Our findings conclude the importance of cross-program coordination and involvement in the District Health Office and across sectors at the District Government level. This participation is urgently needed from local stakeholders playing a major role in the successful implementation of maternal and child health programs.