Doctors' experiences on dealing with informed consent required for lifesaving interventions for pregnant women in Somalia

This study revealed that doctors require protection when performing their duties. All doctors who participated in the study were ready to save the lives of their patients, but were assured of their safety. Patients seem to cooperate with doctors, but the cultural practices of providing consent from male members remain a challenge to the intervention. A national health policy should be drafted and approved by the cabinet that grant women the sole right to consent to life-saving medical interventions. Additionally, community mobilization is needed to educate community leaders about the negative impact of delaying or denying women informed consent to essential healthcare due to the patriarchal norms.