Factors influencing the use of obstetric care during childbirth in rural Sudan: a qualitative study among healthcare providers.

While many barriers align with existing literature, unique challenges in Nuba include centralized care, high acceptance of death, lack of a functioning communication network, and an unstable political situation.Barriers preventing women from seeking professional obstetric care during childbirth are complex, with particular challenges in Nuba due to its remoteness and political instability. Future assessments and improvements in care in Sudan should incorporate women's perspectives to ensure a more comprehensive and multidimensional approach.