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Aleksandra Storm1, Maiken Fabricius Damm2, Caroline Moos3
1Department of Womens Health, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Aabenraa, Denmark, Hospital Sønderjylland, Kresten Philipsens Vej 15, 6200 Aabenraa, Denmark.
Understanding what motivates midwives is key to improving their well-being and retention. Factors like manageable ward size, supportive relationships, and recognition significantly boost midwife motivation and job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Midwives are crucial for high-quality maternity care, yet high attrition rates remain a global issue.
- Understanding midwife work motivation is vital for improving well-being and reducing turnover.
- This study adopts a salutogenic approach, focusing on factors that promote motivation rather than reasons for leaving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore midwives' experiences and perceptions of work motivation.
- To investigate factors contributing to sustained work engagement from a salutogenic perspective.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 15 female midwives from two medium-sized labor wards.
- Interviews conducted between December 2023 and April 2024.
- Data analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: labor ward size, work-life balance, and recognition.
- Factors enhancing motivation include manageable ward size, supportive relationships, self-awareness, and recognition from patients, peers, and management.
- One ward with a high proportion of experienced midwives highlighted the impact of these factors on long-term engagement.
Conclusions:
- A salutogenic approach reveals key drivers of midwife work motivation and well-being.
- Manageable ward size, supportive relationships, work-life balance, and recognition are critical motivators.
- These findings can inform strategies to enhance midwife retention and professional satisfaction.
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