Evaluation of labor and childbirth care by nurse-midwives in Brazilian private hospitals: results of a quality improvement project [PDF]
Reproductive Health, 2023 Plain Language Summary Brazil has a high rate of cesarean sections with low participation of nurse-midwives in childbirth care. Nurse-midwife care is associated with less use of interventions, lower proportions of cesarean sections and greater women’s ...
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Challenges experienced by newly qualified nurse-midwives transitioning to practice in selected midwifery settings in northern Malawi [PDF]
BMC Nursing, 2022 Background Literature shows that newly qualified nurse-midwives face challenges integrating into the workforce during their transition period from education to practice.
Mathews Brave Mtegha +4 more
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Knowledge, attitude and use of evidence based practice (EBP) among registered nurse-midwives practicing in central hospitals in Malawi: a cross-sectional survey [PDF]
BMC Nursing, 2022 Background Even though evidence based practice (EBP) is being considered as a critical element in improving the quality of health services and achieving excellence in patient care, there is currently little knowledge of how EBP relates to nursing and ...
Paul Uchizi Kaseka +1 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness for Managing Pregnant and Postpartum Women with COVID-19 Among Nurse-Midwives in Kenya [PDF]
SAGE Open Nursing, 2022 Introduction Globally, maternal morbidity and mortality have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the high burden of maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya prior to COVID-19, front line health workers, including nurse-midwives, must be ...
Rose Maina MSN, RN +6 more
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Benefits and issues of education program for nurse-midwives on milk expression care for preterm mothers in postpartum period [PDF]
Heliyon, 2022 Background and aims: Breastfeeding is important for preterm mothers and infants. However, evidence-based practice and standardized education remain inadequate. To implement evidence-based practice, continuous education is mandatory for nurse-midwives. We
Rie Tanaka, Shigeko Horiuchi
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Use of non-pharmacological methods in managing labour pain: experiences of nurse-midwives in two selected district hospitals in eastern Tanzania [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 Background Labour pain usually brings with it many concerns for a parturient and her family. The majority of the women in labour pain may require some sort of pain relief method during this period, be it pharmacological or non-pharmacological.
Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga +3 more
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Implementing an education program for nurse-midwives focused on early essential care for breast milk expression among mothers of preterm infants [PDF]
International Breastfeeding Journal, 2021 Background Although breastfeeding guidelines for infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have been introduced in Japan, these guidelines have not been reflected in practice.
Rie Tanaka, Shigeko Horiuchi
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Perceptions of Lesotho nurse-midwives regarding post-partum depression management [PDF]
CurationisBackground: Effective post-partum maternal care is essential for the overall well-being of both the mother and the child. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a pervasive issue with profound implications for maternal health. However, a significant research gap
Ntsehiseng Maloleka +2 more
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Routine antenatal ultrasound by nurse-midwives in rural Kenya: a pragmatic trial assessing feasibility and effects of the Mimba Yangu (My Pregnancy) project [PDF]
Frontiers in Global Women's HealthIntroductionTask-sharing of obstetric ultrasound between nurse-midwives and doctors has the potential to operationalize the World Health Organization’s recommendation of at least one ultrasound before 24 weeks of gestational age for every pregnant woman.
Claudia Hanson +13 more
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Qualitative Exploration Study of Perceptions of Women and Nurse-Midwives on Antenatal Care Information and Communication in Tanzania [PDF]
International Journal of Women's Health, 2023 Rashidi Heri,1 Lilian Teddy Mselle,2 Mats Malqvist3 1Department of Nursing Management, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 2Department of Clinical Nursing, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar ...
Heri R, Mselle LT, Malqvist M
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