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A human rights framework for midwifery care.

Joyce Beebe Thompson1

  • 1Community Health Nursing, Bronson School of Nursing, Western Michigan University, 10852 Enzian Road, Delton, MI 49046, USA. Joyce.Thompson@wmich.edu

Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|May 12, 2004
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This article introduces a rights-based model for midwifery care, emphasizing women's human rights and ethical principles. It advocates for viewing women as persons, not objects, to improve maternal and childbearing family health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Midwifery Care
  • Human Rights in Healthcare
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Societal values influence perceptions of women.
  • Ethical principles are crucial for healthcare services.
  • Human rights frameworks are essential for equitable care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a rights-based model for midwifery care.
  • To highlight the importance of viewing women as persons.
  • To advocate for a human rights framework in midwifery.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of cultural values and their impact on women.
  • Examination of universal ethical principles in healthcare.
  • Analysis of human rights violations and their health consequences.

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Main Results:

  • A rights-based model for midwifery care is proposed.
  • The model emphasizes women's personhood over objectification.
  • Evidence links human rights violations to adverse health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A human rights framework is necessary for midwifery care.
  • This model aligns with ethical codes and midwifery standards.
  • Implementing this framework can improve care for women and childbearing families.