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Barriers to developing midwifery as a primary health-care strategy: a Jordanian study
Insaf Shaban1, Lesley Barclay, Linette Lock
1Faculty of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Jordan. dr.shaban@aabu.edu.jo
Aim:
To identify the current barriers to developing midwifery as a primary health-care strategy in Jordan and to explore the strategies to overcome these barriers.
Design:
An exploratory design using an action research approach was undertaken. Workshop discussion groups and reflection were used to collect the data. A thematic approach was taken for the analysis.
Participants:
Data were collected from a convenience sample of 64 midwives and educators who attended workshops.
Findings:
The professional identity and image for midwifery has been confused within a medically dominated health system and has not been seen as a primary health strategy. Midwives are not able to practice to the full role and scope of the midwife.
Implications For Practice:
Key issues identified need to be addressed before midwifery can be part of a primary health-care strategy in Jordan.
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