Midwifery as a Future Career: Determinants of Motivation Among Prep Students in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia

Tadesse, Daniel; Weldemariam, Solomon; Hagos, Hadgay; Sema, Alekaw; Girma, Meklit

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“…The main reasons for the low status of the midwifery profession around the world are gender inequality and insufficient economic and political investments in education, practice, regulation, and licensing processes [22][23][24]. A study conducted in Ethiopia found that students did not choose the midwifery profession because the status of the profession was low [25]. It has been stated that midwifery students in India continue their education under the influence and authority of the medical profession [26].…”

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“…Professional Self-Esteem Scale (PSES): The PSES was developed by Aricak (1999) and consists of 30 items that measure the respect and attitudes toward a profession among individuals aged 17 and over who have chosen that profession and are being trained in the respective area or are practicing that profession. Of these five-point Likert type items, 14 are positive statements (2,5,7,9,11,13,14,16,18,20,24,26,28) and 16 are negative statements (1,3,4,6,8,10,12,15,17,19,21,22,23,25,27,29). Responses to the positive items are scored as 5 (Totally agree), 4 (Agree), 3 (Undecided), 2 (Disagree), and 1 (Strongly disagree) points.…”

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Professional Self-Esteem of Turkish Midwifery Students: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Akmeşe

Yücel

2023

Healthcare

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Professional self-esteem (PSE) is the individual’s judgment of worthiness formed regarding the self-attributions related to the individual’s profession. A well-developed PSE is important for midwives to be successful in their profession, have a strong sense of belonging, and see the profession as important and valuable. This study aims to determine the perception of PSE among midwifery students, explain how their perceptions are formed, and reveal how they perceive the midwifery profession and how the components that make up this perception determine their PSE. Students’ average PSE score was analyzed, and the study was conducted using an explanatory sequential, which is a mixed-method approach, to interpret the results of the questionnaire and comparative analysis in more detail through direct interviews with university midwifery program students in western Turkey. Quantitative data were collected using the Individual Data Collection Form and the Professional Self-Esteem Scale. One-way analysis variance and independent sample t-tests were used to analyze the quantitative data. The students with the highest and lowest scale scores from each class level were interviewed using a Semi-Structured Interview Form. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze the qualitative data. The mean PSES score was 117.51 ± 17.60. The t-test analysis result shows that there was a significant difference between the PSES score and choosing the midwifery department willingly, believing that they could perform the midwifery profession before and after starting the midwifery education (p < 0.05). Three main themes were obtained: the meaning of being a midwife, deciding to become a midwife, and the difficulties of being a midwife. It can be said that the main force behind the students’ belief that the difficulties of the midwifery profession can be overcome is their strong love for the midwifery profession and their internalization of its importance.

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Professional Self-Esteem of Turkish Midwifery Students: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Akmeşe

Yücel

2023

Healthcare

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“…The core elements of ethical practice in midwifery and nursing include beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, and confidentiality (Nursing and Midwifery Council -NMC, 2021). These principles serve as a moral compass for midwives and midwifery students, helping them navigate complex clinical situations and make ethically sound decisions (Tadesse et al, 2020).…”

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Factors Influencing Attitude and Adherence toward Principles of Medical Ethics among Midwives and Midwifery Students in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

B. I.,

M. M.,

P. I.

2024

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery

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Introduction: The professional ethics of midwives at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in Rivers State, Nigeria, represent a crucial aspect of healthcare delivery, influencing both patient care and educational frameworks within midwifery. This study investigated factors influencing attitudes and adherence to principles of medical ethics among practising midwives and midwifery students. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative design was adopted to survey 124 participants drawn using purposive sampling. The participants were predominantly aged between 18 and 45 years, with a minor segment over 46. The majority, 89.5%, were female, reflecting a significant gender imbalance, while males constituted only 10.5%. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, which included items on demographic data and various ethical considerations in midwifery practice. Mean and standard deviation were employed for data analysis. Results: Findings from the study revealed a positive attitude (3.41±0.773) and a strong adherence to medical ethics principle (3.39±0.642). The most challenging factors to adherence were balancing conflicting ethical principles in complex cases(3.12 ± 0.694) and workplace culture and policies (3.01 ± 0.716) while regular training and updates on medical ethics (3.64 ± 0.483) and recognition and appreciation for ethical behaviour (3.45 ± 0.603) as the most effective ways to overcome the challenges. Conclusion: Despite the positive attitude and high level of adherence to medical, challenges remain. As such, continuous education and reinforcement of ethical principles are imperative to ensure that these standards are not only understood theoretically but are also consistently applied in clinical practice.

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The Identification of the Perceptions of Final-Year Midwifery Students on The Profession of Midwifery

ERGİN,

KAYA ODABAŞ,

DEMİR

2024

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Elektronik Dergisi

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Background: Thoughts and perceptions of midwifery students, who are the midwives of the future, about the profession of midwifery are quite important. Objective: This study aims to identify the perceptions of final-year midwifery students on the profession of midwifery. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to January 2022 The population was final-year undergraduate midwifery students enrolled in 11 public universities selected by lot in Turkey, whilst the sample comprised final-year midwifery students selected from this population (n=330). The data were collected online using a Personal Information Form and the Midwifery Vocational Perception Scale. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney U test, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test were used. Results: The participants had a mean age of 22.06±2.02 years. Of all participants, 93.3% stated that they viewed the profession of midwifery positively. Moreover, the mean Midwifery Vocational Perception Scale score of the participants was 75.58±5.14, and the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the scale was calculated as .89. There was no statistically significant difference in the mean Midwifery Vocational Perception Scale scores of the participants based on their age, marital status, family type, economic status, employment status, maternal education level and employment status, paternal education level and employment status (p>.05), Midwifery Vocational Perception Scale scores of those who viewed the profession positively (76.03±4.58) were statistically higher than those who thought negatively (69.18±7.85) (p

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Midwifery as a Future Career: Determinants of Motivation Among Prep Students in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia

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Professional Self-Esteem of Turkish Midwifery Students: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Professional Self-Esteem of Turkish Midwifery Students: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Factors Influencing Attitude and Adherence toward Principles of Medical Ethics among Midwives and Midwifery Students in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

The Identification of the Perceptions of Final-Year Midwifery Students on The Profession of Midwifery

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