Recently Graduated Midwives in Uganda: Self-perceived Achievement, Wellbeing and Work Prospects

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2020
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Midwifery
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To investigate how recent graduates from a combined work/study midwifery degree programme in Uganda viewed its effects on their wellbeing and work prospects. Using an adapted version of the Qualitative Impact Protocol (QuIP), a phenomenological approach was applied to thematic analysis to examine semi-structured interviews and WhatsApp group discussion. Introduction of enhanced midwifery training (from Diploma to Degree level) combining study with professional practice within a low income country health system facing extreme capacity constraints.
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Stress management, Midwifery, Midwifery education
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Copestake, J., Theuss, M., Brownie, S., Davies, G., Burke, E., Mukuru, M., ... & Edwards, G. (2020). Recently graduated midwives in Uganda: Self-perceived achievement, wellbeing and work prospects. Midwifery, 82, 102596.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.102596
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https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9316
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