Midwives' challenges and factors that motivate them to remain in their workplace in the Democratic Republic of Congo-an interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has high maternal mortality and a low number of midwives, which undermines the achievement of goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, specifically the health of the mother and newborn. Scaling up the midwifery workforce in relation to number, quality of healthcare, and retention in service is therefore critical. The aim of this study was to investigate midwives' challenges and factors that motivate them to remain in their workplace in the DRC.

Methods

Data were collected in two out of 26 provinces in the DRC through ten focus group discussions with a total of 63 midwives working at ten different healthcare facilities. Transcribed discussions were inductively analysed using content analysis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Bogren M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7499901 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature