The findings are able to explain specific phenomena covering only this rural community with a specific culture and belief in an area of civil unrest. Recommendations for future research include increasing the involvement of religious leaders in Pondok (traditional Islamic school) and HCPs in hospital. For nursing and midwifery practice, it is important to make care services more efficient safe, and culturally-appropriate in the Muslim community as well as in the health system at-large. Emphasis should be placed on maternity care competencies for preservice and in-service education.