Midwifery Students' Experiences of Bias in the Clinical Setting: Prevalence, Types, and Impact.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Exposure to bias in clinical learning environments may undermine students' confidence, cause emotional harm, impede learning, and potentially delay graduation. However, little is known about the prevalence of bias experienced by midwifery students in the United States. This cross-sectional, descriptive study aimed to quantify clinical midwifery students' experiences of bias based on 7 self-identified characteristics (gender identity, race or ethnicity, body size, age, sexual orientation, religion, and occupational background). Additionally, this research explored the impact of bias on student well-being, learning, and professional commitment.

Methods

The survey consisted of 39 items addressing (1) prevalence and types of bias, (2) emotional impact and influence

SUBMITTER: Loomis H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803490 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature