Health care providers' perceptions and experiences related to Midwife-led continuity of care-A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Though Midwife-led care remains a key to improving the health status of pregnant mothers, in Ethiopia, maternity care has traditionally been based on a model in which responsibility for care is shared by hospital-based midwives, nurses, general practitioners, and obstetricians. This type of care has been seen as representing a fragmented approach.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore health care providers' perceptions and experiences related to Midwife-led continuity of care at primary hospitals in the north Shoa zone Ethiopia.

Methods

A qualitative approach was selected as the methodology for this study. Data were collected from 25 midwives and 8 integrated emergency surgical officers (IESO) and medical doctors working in maternal health care uni

SUBMITTER: Hailemeskel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8516211 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature