The commitment to a midwifery centre care model in Bangladesh: An interview study with midwives, educators and students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Midwifery-led care is a key factor in reducing maternal and new-born mortality globally. In Bangladesh, only a third of births are attended by professionals and almost 70% of births occur outside healthcare facilities. Midwifery is a relatively new profession in Bangladesh and a midwifery centre care model has only recently been introduced. This study aims to explore the willingness within the healthcare system to support a greater role for midwifery centres in maternity services.

Methods

Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with 55 midwives, midwifery educators and final year midwifery students. Two of the midwifery educators were principals of nursing institutes involved in the government's midwifery leadership and considered as expe

SUBMITTER: Pappu NI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10085017 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature