"BAJO" Tribe in Maternal Health Care Perspective in Bone District of South Sulawesi Province (A Health Etnography Analysis)

This study aimed to identify socio-cultural system of bajo tribe for Maternal Health Services. The research type was qualitative research with an ethnographic paradigm. The results showed that mothers in the tribe already knew the signs of pregnancy and childbirth, the importance of antenatal care, and postpartum care. However, mothers perceived that health of pregnancy and childbirth was still not important compared to the period of labor. There was a belief about dietary restrictions during pregnancy and abstinence before labor. The Bajo people were mostly fishermen with an average income less than regional minimum wages. On the other hand, there was a shifting Culture of medicine from traditional medicine to medical treatment. Mother's decision making was dominated by her parents, followed by her husband and family. The role of community leaders does not give a big influence, while role of health workers had been optimum, however fundamental changes of modern health services was unsufficient. It was recommended to optimize the role of community leaders and health workers to be more active in disseminating information on maternal health during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care