Midwifery care in The Gambia: A focus group study with clinical midwives, midwifery students, educators and leaders on how barriers and facilitators impact quality midwifery care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the impact of barriers and facilitators on the quality of midwifery care in The Gambia, from the perspectives of clinical midwives, midwifery students, educators, and leaders.

Methods

A qualitative study based on focus group discussions with 29 clinical midwives, midwifery students, educators and leaders analysed with content analysis. The study was conducted in The Gambia.

Results

The analyses led to three main categories outlining barriers and facilitators for the quality of midwifery care: 1) the gap between theory and practice, 2) working in a harsh environment and 3) facilitating factors that can pave ways forward. The results are described in generic categories: 1a) national plans and facility-based guidelines, 1b) m

SUBMITTER: Suwareh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11805431 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature