We have limited understanding of the organisational issues at the health facility-level that
impact providers and care as it relates to mistreatment in childbirth, especially in low-and …

Background Abuse and mistreatment of women during childbirth is a major barrier to facility-
based delivery, putting women at risk of avoidable complications, trauma and negative …

Background There is a global shortage of midwives, whose services are essential to meet
the healthcare needs of pregnant women and newborns. Evidence suggests that if enough …

Abstract Background In the United Kingdom (UK), a critical shortage of midwives puts
pressure on the already overworked midwives working in maternity services. Considering …

Background Midwives face direct and indirect barriers in their workplaces that have negative
consequences on their ability to provide quality care to women and neonates, however, they …

Background Maternal mortality in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
decreased significantly between 1990 and 2017. This was uneven, however, with some …

This study aimed to explore whether spiritual intelligence could help midwives cope with job-
related stress. A cross-sectional study was done with 143 midwives in Babol, Iran. The …

Aim This study aimed to assess the specific clinical and non-clinical training needs of
midwives and determine their preferred approach to enhancing performance. Background …

Background Possessing sensitive and multiple responsibilities in the country's health
system, particularly after the implementation of the health reform in Iran, midwives must be …

Objective The study sought to explore the perceptions and attitudes of women in the
perinatal period towards the reproductive health services of male midwives. Design The …