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The commitment to a midwifery centre care model in Bangladesh: An interview study with midwives, educators and students.
Pappu, Noor Islam; Öberg, Ida; Byrskog, Ulrika; Raha, Pronita; Moni, Ratna; Akhtar, Shaheen; Barua, Priti; Das, Sujata Rani; De, Shipra; Jyoti, Hosne Jannat; Rahman, Rezaur; Sinha, Gita Rani; Erlandsson, Kerstin.
  • Pappu NI; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Öberg I; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Byrskog U; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Raha P; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Moni R; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Akhtar S; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Barua P; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Das SR; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • De S; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Jyoti HJ; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Rahman R; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Sinha GR; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
  • Erlandsson K; School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.
PLoS One ; 18(4): e0271867, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2301000
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Midwifery-led care is a key factor in reducing maternal and new-born mortality globally. In Bangladesh, only a third of births are attended by professionals and almost 70% of births occur outside healthcare facilities. Midwifery is a relatively new profession in Bangladesh and a midwifery centre care model has only recently been introduced. This study aims to explore the willingness within the healthcare system to support a greater role for midwifery centres in maternity services.

METHODS:

Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with 55 midwives, midwifery educators and final year midwifery students. Two of the midwifery educators were principals of nursing institutes involved in the government's midwifery leadership and considered as experts in the midwifery care system. The data was analysed using qualitative content analysis. The transcribed interviews comprised 150 pages. The study received ethical approval from the Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery in Bangladesh.

RESULTS:

One main category emerged from the study "The foundations of a midwifery centre care model need to be strengthened for the sustainable implementation of midwifery centres in Bangladesh to continue". Five additional categories were identified 1) The midwifery centre care model is inaccessible for communities, 2) Striving for acceptable standards of care within a midwifery centre care model is not a priority 3) Respectful, woman-centred care is weak, 4) Community engagement with the midwifery centre care model is insufficient, and 5) The midwifery centre care model is not integrated into the healthcare system. These categories were supported by the identification of 11 sub-categories.

CONCLUSION:

The willingness to commit to a midwifery centre care model is not yet in place in Bangladesh. Advocacy, information, and education about the benefits of normal birth assisted by professional midwives is needed at all levels of Bangladeshi society.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Maternal Health Services / Midwifery Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0271867

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Maternal Health Services / Midwifery Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0271867