The MidPIC study: Midwives' knowledge, perspectives and learning needs regarding preconception and interconception care.

ABSTRACT: Preconception and interconception care improves health outcomes of women and communities. Little is known about how prepared and willing Australian midwives are to provide preconception and interconception care. The aim of this study was to explore midwives' knowledge, perspectives and learning needs, and barriers and enablers to delivering preconception and interconception care. We conducted a cross-sectional exploratory study of midwives working in any Australian maternity setting. An online survey measured midwives' self-rated knowledge; education needs and preferences; attitudes towards pre and interconception care; and views on barriers, enablers; and, future service and workforce planning. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively and demographic characteristics (e.g., years of e

SUBMITTER: Bradfield Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10635450 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature