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  • Recently graduated midwives in Uganda: Self-perceived achievement, wellbeing and work prospects

    Author(s)
    Copestake, J
    Theuss, M
    Brownie, S
    Davies, G
    Burke, E
    Mukuru, M
    Kyakuwaire, H
    Edwards, G
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Brownie, Sharon M.
    Year published
    2020
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    Abstract
    Objective: to investigate how recent graduates from a combined work/study midwifery degree programme in Uganda viewed its effects on their wellbeing and work prospects. Design: Using an adapted version of the Qualitative Impact Protocol (QuIP), a phenomenological approach was applied to thematic analysis to examine semi-structured interviews and WhatsApp group discussion. Setting: Introduction of enhanced midwifery training (from Diploma to Degree level) combining study with professional practice within a low income country health system facing extreme capacity constraints. Participants: 14 members of the first cohort of ...
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    Objective: to investigate how recent graduates from a combined work/study midwifery degree programme in Uganda viewed its effects on their wellbeing and work prospects. Design: Using an adapted version of the Qualitative Impact Protocol (QuIP), a phenomenological approach was applied to thematic analysis to examine semi-structured interviews and WhatsApp group discussion. Setting: Introduction of enhanced midwifery training (from Diploma to Degree level) combining study with professional practice within a low income country health system facing extreme capacity constraints. Participants: 14 members of the first cohort of graduates from the degree programme. Findings: The graduates were overwhelmingly positive about improved professional knowledge, clinical skills, confidence, career commitment and prospects. They also had to contend with resentment from colleagues, increased workload and debt. Counselling training, peer support, and experience of managing stress during the training helped them to cope with these challenges. Conclusions: Qualitative feedback from those receiving advanced midwifery training highlights the importance of addressing social as well as technical skills, including leadership capacity and resilience in handling working relationships.
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    Journal Title
    Midwifery
    Volume
    82
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.102596
    Subject
    Nursing
    Health services and systems
    Public health
    Midwifery
    Midwifery education
    Stress management
    Uganda
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/390231
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