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    Tanzanian Midwives’ perceptions of their professional role

    213657_Jones 2014.pdf (1.661Mb)
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    Open access
    Authors
    Jones, Brooke Eve
    Date
    2014
    Supervisor
    Prof. Yvonne Hauck
    Janice Butt
    Prof. Rene Michael
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    MPhil
    
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    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2260
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    Abstract

    This study explored Tanzanian midwives’ perceptions of their professional role within their local context. Findings were to inform recommendations for educational midwifery programs. Using focus group interviews with sixteen Tanzanian midwives, the findings revealed the overwhelming focus was on saving lives of women and newborns. The fundamental elements of this involved prioritising care and undertaking patient assessment. Midwives were challenged by the poor working conditions, knowledge deficit and hence low status viewed by the community.

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