Exploring care quality in midwifery clinical practice settings in Ghana - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-quality care is a significant factor in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. There are known barriers affecting midwives' ability to provide quality care in low- and middle-income countries. The presence of qualified and competent midwives, coupled with the elimination of barriers, is essential for enhancing care quality, especially in education program clinical practice settings.

Aim

To explore factors that affect Ghanaian midwifery students' provision of high-quality care while on clinical rotation.

Method

Six focus-group discussions were conducted with a total of 36 midwifery students in Accra, Ghana. Data were analyzed using deductive content analysis applying a conceptual framework identifying social, economic and professional factors influen

SUBMITTER: Holter H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11843960 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature