Midwives experience of maternal death: Implication for practice and education
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Susanna Aba Abraham, MPH, RGN, BA, FWACN, FGCNM; Gifty Osei Berchie, MSc, SRN, BA; Anna Hayfron-Benjamin, MN, BSc, RN, PaedN; Christiana Okantey, MPhil, SRN, BA, FWACN, FGCNM; Kweku Agyei-Ayensu, BSN, RGN -- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana; Andrews Adjei Druye, PhD, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Adult Health Nursing, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Maternal mortality continuous to plaque many countries. Midwives are the bedrock for quality peripartum care and they are pivotal to reducing maternal deaths. However, their experiences affects their practice of midwifery. Absence of support and strategies to manage their experiences have implications for midwifery practice and patient care.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Keywords | Experiences; Maternal Mortality; Midwives |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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