"Inspiring mothers' self-entrustment to midwives." midwives' and mothers' perceptions of effective communication in the maternity ward: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective communication between midwives and mothers is an essential part of positive birth outcomes. Mothers and midwives are both important for building a communication environment during childbirth. This study was conducted to explore midwives' and mothers' perspectives on effective communication in the maternity ward.

Methods

This study is a part of a mixed-methods study. A qualitative inductive content analysis study using in-depth interviews with 10 midwives and 11 mothers was performed in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, between July and October 2023. The data were analyzed via inductive content analysis techniques.

Results

The qualitative content analysis identified a core concept: mothers' self-entrustment to midwives, reflecting their growing confidence

SUBMITTER: Yeganeh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487333 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature