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  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. Evaluation of a twinning project between midwife associations in Sweden and Ghana

    University essay from

    Author : Hanna Fjellström; Emelie Sandberg; [2023-02-13]
    Keywords : Twinning; midwife associations; implementation science;

    Abstract : Background: Globally, maternal and newborn health is a priority and progress has been made through the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, in developing countries millions of women and newborn still have inadequate access to antenatal care, safe abortions and to be able to give birth in a health facility. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Anmälningar mot legitimerade djursjukskötare till Ansvarsnämnden för djurens hälso- och sjukvård : en undersökning av bakomliggande händelser och konsekvenser

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Moa Dahlén; Jennifer Wallin Ingesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Ansvarsnämnden; beslut; disciplinpåföljd; djurens hälso- och sjukvård; djursjukskötare; kategorier; ärende;

    Abstract : Att bli anmäld till Ansvarsnämnden för djurens hälso- och sjukvård kan leda till oro hos djurhälsopersonal, vilket även är något som tidigare kunnat påvisas hos sjuksköterskor och barnmorskor inom humanvården. Syftet med studien var att undersöka ärenden hos Ansvarsnämnden för djurens hälso- och sjukvård gällande legitimerade djursjukskötare. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Role of Doulas in the Prevention of Obstetric Violence in Austria

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Valentina Riedl; [2023]
    Keywords : obstetric violence; doulas; human rights in childbirth; violence against women; obstetric violence prevention; Gewalt unter der Geburt; Doulas; Menschenrechte in der Geburtshilfe; Gewalt gegen Frauen; Prävention von Gewalt bei Geburten;

    Abstract : This thesis research zeroes in on the role of doulas regarding prevention of obstetric violence by summarizing existing literature and providing first-hand insights from qualitative semi-structured interviews with three Austrian doulas, answering the question: What role do doulas play in the prevention of obstetric violence in Austria? The research and data analysis are based on the Birth Territory Theory with an intersectional perspective and the thesis aims at providing information on obstetric violence and the role that doulas play in its prevention. Currently this topic is hardly researched in Austria, even though globally one third of parturients experience violence while giving birth. READ MORE