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Mandana Mirmohammad Ali Ie1, Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi2, Sanaz Sohrabizadeh3
1Department of Midwifery (Maternal & Child Health), Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran, Iran.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|October 11, 2021
Summary
Midwives require specialized skills for reproductive health services during disasters. This study identified key competencies in areas like safe pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care to improve disaster preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Disaster Medicine
- Midwifery Practice
Background:
- Midwives possess skills for normal situations, but critical conditions necessitate distinct competencies.
- Recognizing essential skills for midwifery practice in emergencies is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the specific professional competencies required by midwives for providing reproductive health services during disaster situations.
- To identify the unique skill set needed for midwives to address reproductive health needs in crisis settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing content analysis.
- Data collected through semi-structured interviews with 19 midwives experienced in disaster situations.
- Analysis followed the Graneheim and Lundman approach.
Main Results:
- Six major competency categories were identified: safe pregnancy, safe childbirth, women's health care, contraception, violence and sexually transmitted infections, and infant care.
- These categories highlight the comprehensive scope of midwifery care in disaster contexts.
Conclusions:
- Midwives are vital for reproductive health services in disaster-affected communities.
- Developing policies and curricula aligned with disaster-specific reproductive health needs is recommended.
- Enhancing midwife capacities is essential for effective disaster response and preparedness.
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