An explorative study of factors contributing to the job satisfaction of primary care midwives

Warmelink, J. Catja; Hoijtink, Kirsten; Noppers, M.N; Wiegers, T.A.; Cock, T. Paul de; Klomp, Trudy; Hutton, Eileen K.

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2014.12.003

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“…Results revealed that the overall mean of job satisfaction among Jordanian midwives was neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. Studies from other countries reported that midwives showed a moderate level of job satisfaction, including Iran (Khavayet et al 2018; Rahimparvar et al 2017), the Netherlands (Warmelink et al 2015), Ethiopia (Bekru et al 2017) and Turkey (Ucuk & Yurtsal 2017). Therefore, the level of satisfaction of Jordanian midwives is similar to midwivesin a number of countries.…”

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Job satisfaction, work environment and intent to stay of Jordanian midwives

Alnuaimi

Ali

Al‐Younis

2020

International Nursing Review

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Aim The aims of this study were to (1) assess the levels of Jordanian midwives’ job satisfaction, intention to stay and work environment; (2) examine the relationship between work environment and intention to stay, and the level of job satisfaction among midwives working in Jordanian hospitals and maternal and child health centres and (3) to investigate the associations between job satisfaction and selected demographic variables among Jordanian midwives. Background The shortage, turnover and retention of midwives are global problems and Jordan is one of the countries thathas a shortage of midwifery workforce. Job satisfaction is well studied among nurses worldwide; however, there are inadequate studies that have assessed the job satisfaction among midwives including Jordan. Methods A descriptive, correlational design survey was used and a sample of 413 midwives were recruited from 14 different hospital settings (12 governmental and 2 teaching hospitals) and 8 health centres. Results The levels of job satisfaction of Jordanian midwives were neither satisfied nor unsatisfied. The overall mean intent to stay at work was between neutral to agree in general. A positive significant correlation was found between job satisfaction, work environment and intent to stay. The work environment was neither a favourable nor an unfavourable. Conclusion and implications for nursing, health and education policy Jordanian midwives have neutral job satisfaction and work environment. Managerial plans and interventions are needed to improve midwives' job satisfaction and to create a favourable work environment which might reflect positively on their work and performance and improve their retention. Policymakers and mangers should enhance midwives’ job satisfaction through external reward via salary, vacation and benefits packages. Engaging in research activities, publication and more collaboration with academic staff may improve midwives’ professional development. Midwives should take more active roles in hospital affairs and receive more support by their management in Jordan.

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Job satisfaction, work environment and intent to stay of Jordanian midwives

Alnuaimi

Ali

Al‐Younis

2020

International Nursing Review

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“…It also indicated that registered midwives were not satisfied with the high percentage of shortage in their units. Warmelink, Hoijtink, Noppers, Wiegers, Paul de Cock et al [12]. showed that in Tanzania, perinatal morbidities are problems of public health importance, and have been linked to the shortage of skilled staff.…”

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“…Almost half of registered midwives indicated that there were not satisfied with resignation rates in their units, as it results in shortage of staff. Warmelink et al [12]. noted that job satisfaction plays an important part in any decision to leave the job.…”

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Journal of Pregnancy and Newborncare

Thopola¹

2019

JPNBC

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Perinatal morbidity is defined as presence of the disease which occurs as a result of side effect influences of treatment acting either on a fetus during pregnancy or newborn during the first week of life Young, [1]. The perinatal morbidity rates continue to increase despite the advancing maternal and neonatal care services in the Capricorn district, Limpopo province. Its prevention has major medical, social and economic costs. In the developing countries, the risk of perinatal morbidity is six times greater than in the developed countries; in the least developed countries it is over eight times higher. Globally, studies have shown that prematurity was observed to be a challenge and contributes to 40-80% of perinatal morbidity.Hernandez-Rivas, Flores-Le Roux, Benaiges, Sagarra, et al [2]. Indicated that gestational diabetes mellitus occurs in 3-9% of pregnancies in the Spanish population and is associated with high perinatal morbidity. Furthermore, Adegoke, Atiyaye, Abubakar, Auta and Aboda [3] maintained that Nigeria is one of the 57 countries experiencing shortage of human resources for health and severe shortage of midwives. In addition, inefficient utilization of the Partograph which is graphical presentation of the progress of labour, fetal and maternal wellbeing add to the burden of perinatal morbidity. Therefore, early recognition of these factors is very critical for the prevention Abstract Background: Perinatal morbidity is defined as presence of the disease which occurs as a result of side effect influences of treatment acting either on a foetus during pregnancy or new-born during the first week of life. High perinatal morbidity rates cause sub-optimal outcomes, which are common, and might impair subsequent developmental milestones of children or sound function of families, and increase health care cost. The maternity and neonatal units should be staffed with advance midwives, obstetricians, neonatal intensive care trained nurses, neonatologists and paediatricians.Research Question: What are factors contributing to high perinatal morbidity rates in the Mankweng-Polokwane Complex of the Capricorn district, Limpopo province, South Africa?Objective: To identify factors that contribute to high perinatal morbidity rates in Mankweng-Polokwane Complex of the Capricorn district, Limpopo province, South Africa. Methods:The study implemented a quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive research designs. Simple random sampling was used to ensure that all respondents had an equal chance of been selected. The sample comprised 66 respondents who were allocated in labour and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Mankweng and Polokwane Campuses. The questionnaires that contained closed-ended questionnaires were distributed to the respondents, completed and returned, except for 3 of them. Content validity was ensured through intense literature review and consultations with subject expects. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data.Results: Data revealed that shortage of staff, overcrowding of pat...

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“…Sensitivity toward the stakeholders as a human resource was paramount. Dutch midwives perceive their workloads to be high . This resulted in a choice to use individual interviews and written feedback, rather than organizing group interviews for the midwife and student midwife stakeholders.…”

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Creating Guardians of Physiologic Birth: The Development of an Educational Initiative for Student Midwives in the Netherlands

Thompson

Nieuwenhuijze

Low

et al. 2019

J Midwife Womens Health

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Women want positive birth experiences with high quality maternity care that is neither too much, too soon, nor too little, too late. Research confirms the effectiveness of midwifery care, and the midwifery approach to birth as physiologic may counter the upward trend of the unnecessary medicalization of birth. The role of guardian of physiologic birth is seen as central to midwifery practice; however, medical hegemony has led to the subordination of midwives, which inhibits them in fulfilling the role as guardian of physiologic birth. Learning to become powerful advocates of physiologic birth creates midwives able to speak up for effective, evidence-based maternity care and challenge the unnecessary use of obstetric intervention. Midwifery education has a role to fulfil in molding midwives who are able to assume this role. This brief report describes the development of an educational prototype aimed at increasing student midwife agency as an advocate of physiologic birth. This was done using rapid prototyping (RP) methodology, in which important stakeholders gave input and feedback during the educational design and development process. Input from stakeholders led to the inclusion of persuasive communication strategies and discussion and debate as teaching methodologies in order to increase student midwife agency to argue for physiologic birth. Reflective evidence-based practice, using the Optimality Index-Netherlands, allowed students to reflect on their practice while providing a framework for discussion. Working with the RP methodology allowed for the development of a prototype that reflected the needs of midwifery stakeholders and was mindful of material and human resources.

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An explorative study of factors contributing to the job satisfaction of primary care midwives

Cited by 49 publications

References 20 publications

Job satisfaction, work environment and intent to stay of Jordanian midwives

Job satisfaction, work environment and intent to stay of Jordanian midwives

Journal of Pregnancy and Newborncare

Creating Guardians of Physiologic Birth: The Development of an Educational Initiative for Student Midwives in the Netherlands

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