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Yvonne Fontein-Kuipers1,2, Hester Duivis3, Verena Schamper1
1Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
European Journal of Midwifery
|February 4, 2021
Summary
Traumatic work events significantly impact midwives
Area of Science:
- Midwifery
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Limited evidence exists on the effects of traumatic work-related events on midwives.
- This study categorizes midwives' self-reported traumatic work events and responses.
- The impact on midwives' professional and personal lives was explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize midwives' self-reported traumatic work-related events.
- To identify midwives' common responses to traumatic events.
- To explore the impact of these events on their professional and personal lives.
Main Methods:
- A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted.
- Data were collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
- Participants were midwives practicing in the Netherlands or Flanders.
Main Results:
- The most common traumatic events included witnessing birth trauma/complications (34%) and death (28.3%).
- Sharing experiences with colleagues, family, friends, or supervisors was the most frequent response.
- A significant majority (74.5%) experienced lasting effects in daily practice, and 37.5% in personal life; 3.2% showed likelihood of post-traumatic stress.
Conclusions:
- Work-related traumatic events can profoundly impact midwives' professional and personal lives.
- The effects, though not universal, can be far-reaching and long-lasting.
- Midwives' experiences with traumatic events require attention in practice, education, and support systems.
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