Midwives' Experiences, Education, and Support Needs Regarding Basic Newborn Resuscitation in Jordan

Area of Science:

• Perinatal care
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Midwifery practice

Background:

• Compromised newborns require immediate respiratory support.
• Inadequate knowledge of basic newborn resuscitation contributes to adverse outcomes and mortality.
• Understanding midwives' perspectives is vital for improving neonatal care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore Jordanian midwives' experiences with basic newborn resuscitation.
• To identify education and support needs for competent resuscitation performance.
• To uncover barriers hindering effective newborn resuscitation.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative descriptive methodology.
• Convenience sample of 20 Jordanian midwives.
• Thematic analysis of participant data on experiences, knowledge, skills, and barriers.

Main Results:

• Identified four key themes: lack of knowledge/skills, organizational constraints, inadequate teamwork, and educational needs.
• Midwives reported insufficient knowledge and skills in newborn resuscitation.
• Barriers included lack of equipment, poor communication, and coordination issues.

Conclusions:

• Midwives face significant challenges in performing basic newborn resuscitation.
• Addressing knowledge gaps, improving resources, and enhancing teamwork are essential.
• Targeted educational interventions and organizational support are needed to improve neonatal outcomes.