Training and Development Needs of Midwives in Indonesia
Author Information
Author(s): Hennessy Deborah, Hicks Carolyn, Koesno Harni
Primary Institution: School of Health Sciences, University of Birmingham
Hypothesis
What are the occupational profiles and development needs of midwives in Indonesia?
Conclusion
The study highlights significant regional differences in midwifery roles and underscores the need for further training and development of midwives.
Supporting Evidence
- All 40 tasks were rated as important to the midwives' role.
- Significant training needs were reported for all tasks.
- Occupational roles varied significantly by province.
Takeaway
Midwives in Indonesia need more training to do their jobs well, and their roles can be very different depending on where they work.
Methodology
A psychometrically valid training-needs instrument was administered to 332 midwives from three provinces.
Limitations
The study only included midwives from three provinces, which may not represent the entire country.
Participant Demographics
All participants were female clinical practitioners, with a mix of hospital and community midwives.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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