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Stamatis Papaharitou1, Papaharitou Stamatis, Evangelia Nakopoulou
1Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, P.O. Box 367, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. sdrc@med.auth.gr
Background:
As midwives' public health role evolves they may constitute a first source of enquiry for women seeking infertility treatment. The study aimed to investigate student and certified midwives' knowledge and educational needs regarding assisted reproduction issues.
Methods:
Participants, 609 certified midwives (CMs) and 234 midwifery students, were recruited from the Midwifery department of the Highest Technological Institute of Thessaloniki. The questionnaire used assessed midwives': knowledge and educational needs about assisted reproduction technologies (ART) and opinion on their involvement in infertility treatment.
Results:
Students were 4.3 (95% CI 2.65-7.21, p<.001) times more likely to lack information on ART. CMs were at least twice more likely to report that they need information on: infertility history taking (OR: 2.39, 95% CI 1.11-5.10), ART application (OR: 2.95, 95% CI 1.39-6.23) and provision of psychological support (OR: 2.75, 95% CI 1.33-5.70). CMs were more positive (p<.01) towards their involvement in infertility treatment.
Conclusions:
The present study indicated that midwives' lack knowledge on a range of ART issues and they appear to be ignorant as to their professional role in the field of ART. To successfully meet the needs of a growing clinical role, midwifery curricula continuing education programs should encompass issues pertaining to the entire reproductive health sector.
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