Interviewer instructions
Although a number of persons may have been in attendance at birth, this question is aimed at determining was qualified person in attendance.
A doctor, nurse, or midwife would have received formal training at a medical institution.
A Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) is one who assists the mother during childbirth. She may have acquired skills by delivering babies herself, or through apprenticeship from other TBAs.
A Trained Traditional Birth Attendant (TTBA) is one who has undergone a training course conducted by the modern healthcare personnel.
If family members, friends, relatives or other persons not related to mother were the only persons attending the birth, the interviewer will record 'Other'.
If the mother did not receive any assistance, i.e. delivered the child alone, the interviewer will record 'Self'.