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Explore the harrowing reality of maternal mortality in Sierra Leone through personal narratives, addressing attitudes, beliefs, and emotions surrounding reproductive choices. Reflect on the profound impact of cultural values and societal disparities on maternal health experiences.
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Narrative Reflection #5:Excerpt fromIn Sierra Leone, Every Pregnancy is a ‘Chance of Dying’;by Kevin Sullivan Rels 300 / Nurs 330 13 February 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/womansworld/index.htmlhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/womansworld/index.html A Woman's World:The Struggle for EqualityAround the Globeby Kevin Sullivan • In Sierra Leone, Every Pregnancy is a ‘Chance of Dying’; http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/10/12/ST2008101201887.html?sid=ST2008101201887 • A Mother’s Final Look at Life; http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/11/AR2008101102165.html
Reproductive Choices & Risks (excerpt) Describe the personal experiences portrayed in the story; pay attention to: attitudes, beliefs, perspectives; emotions; sensory descriptions of events or emotions; expressions of regret, disappointment, distress; expressions of joy, pleasure, good fortune Think about how you might have felt if you were to have a similar experience or choice; what values, attitudes and beliefs might have been most important for you? • would you have made similar choices? • how might your choices or experiences have differed from those in the narrative?