Essays about: "maternity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 66 essays containing the word maternity.

  1. 1. Midwifery education in Sub- Saharan Africa – A systematic integrative literature review

    University essay from

    Author : Miriam Hyrkäs; My Mowitz; [2023-06-07]
    Keywords : Midwifery; Education; ICM Standards for Midwifery Education 2021 ; Sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : Background: Maternal mortality remains a major global health concern, with the highest rate found in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is documented lack of well-trained midwives, hence, a need for increased quality midwifery education to improve maternity care and secure women's reproductive health. READ MORE

  3. 2. Quality improvements contributing to effective midwife-led care : a Minor Field Study in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Sarah Johansson; Viola Nyroos; [2023]
    Keywords : Experiences; Kenya; Maternity nurses; Midwives; Quality Improvement; Barnmorskor; Kenya; Kvalitetsförbättring; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser;

    Abstract : This study was a sub-study based on the MIDWIZE capacity building program for public health officials in maternal and child health. This is a leadership program where participants conduct a quality improvement project at a selected health facility in their respective country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Expecting the unexpected : How distance to maternity wards affects moving

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emil Munter; [2023]
    Keywords : distance; maternity wards; moving; travel time; amenities; closures;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how a closure of a maternity ward affects the moves intoand out of a municipality. The policy focus of a centralization of maternal care in Sweden may bring unseen consequences that matter for society in a larger sense than only births. READ MORE

  5. 4. Intercultural Dialogue : Perceptions of the Maternal Health Care of Indigenous Females in Veracruz, México

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Ana Maria Camber; [2023]
    Keywords : Interculturality; multicultural; western health care; indigenous peoples; indigenous females; Mexico; hegemony;

    Abstract : Cultural traditions in indigenous peoples about maternity, childbirth and puerperium are fundamental bases to their history and knowledge for the well-being of the community. However, government and private health services in general only offer Western birthing practices, making pregnant indigenous women fall between two systems: one based on their traditions and beliefs but weakened by poor resourcing and inefficiencies, and the other by policies of acculturation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gender Equality and Intergenerational Mobility: Cross-country Results

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Suphalak Bumroongkit; [2023]
    Keywords : social mobility; intergenerational mobility; gender equality; early childhood;

    Abstract : Nowadays, intergenerational mobility and gender equality have captured widespread attention. This study aims to examine the relationship between the two to provide policy insights that benefit both polarized issues. READ MORE