Dynamic birth position, awareness and practice by midwives in Ethiopia: a parallel mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respectful maternity care, as recommended by the World Health Organization, includes allowing women to give birth in the position of their choice. Dynamic birth positions, which enable women to adopt various positions during labor and delivery, are associated with improved obstetric outcomes. However, the extent of knowledge and practice regarding dynamic birth positions among Ethiopian midwives remains poorly understood.

Objective

To assess midwives' awareness and practice of dynamic birth positions and explore their perspectives and experiences.

Methods

A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed to evaluate midwives' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dynamic birth positions. Quantitative data were analyzed using stepwise backward

SUBMITTER: Mohammed OY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature