Voices
In September 2012, CIET interviewed men and women in Cross River and Bauchi states. We asked people to share with us what they thought was the most significant change in their lives as a result of our docudrama screenings and home visits to monitor the health of both mother and child.
Here we offer the selected stories for each state – both of individual change and of change at the community level. We have kept all interviews anonymous.
Cross River state
Stories of community change
It is like the drama worked like magic
As a community we started making by-laws
Our people are now aware of the need to visit the hospital
Stories of individual change
I was surprised to hear that heavy work was harmful
My husband promised that we will manage his little earnings until I deliver
Now I have help and support from my husband
My husband and I stopped quarrelling
Bauchi state
Stories of community change
I urge pregnant women to go to the hospital
Most people realized that fighting amongst them was bad
They have formed groups to help each other
Stories of individual change
My behavior is the reason why she lost her child
As a traditional birth attendant, I became interested in knowing more
I am lucky to have someone who comes into my house to enlighten me
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