Implementation of Partnership between Midwives and Traditional Birth Attendants in Kotabaru District Sari Anggrita1, Palimbo Adriana1,3, Irawan Angga1, Sukamto2, Herlina Isda4 1Lecturer of Sari Mulia University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia 2Senior Staff South Kalimantan Provincial Health Office, Banjarmasin 3Student Doctoral of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia 4Lecturer Public Health Center of Berangas, Kotabaru Online published on 23 December, 2019. Abstract Background 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. Objectives This study aims to know the implementation of the partnership program between midwives and traditional birth attendants in Kotabaru District. Method 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. Results 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. Conclusion 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. Top Keywords Midwives, traditional birth attendants, implementation of partnerships. Top |