Professional midwifery.

Dealing with diversity: incorporating cultural sensitivity into professional midwifery practice.

In the Australian College of Midwives, Code of Ethics, Section 11. Practice of Midwifery, the following is stated "A. Midwives provide care for women and childbearing families with respect for cultural diversity while also working to eliminate harmful practices within those same cultures." However, it is difficult to know what is meant by "respect for cultural diversity". This paper presents th...

Midwives for Midwives in Guatemala: Weaving Traditional and Professional Midwifery

Comparing Professional Confidence in Midwifery Students and Clinical Midwives

Introduction: Professional confidence is a desirable characteristic of health professionals and midwives as the first persons in contact with the clients. As a result they should have enough knowledge and skills to offer clinical services. This study aimed to determine the level of professional confidence among midwifery students and clinical midwives in year 2013 in Mashhad University of Medic...

Designing and evaluating professional ethics questionnaire in midwifery

Background: Designing a midwifery professional ethics questionnaire due to culture and the country's work conditions can be a good way to observe professional ethics and promote knowledge and practice in midwifery services. The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate a midwifery ethics questionnaire. Methods: To design a professional midwifery ethics questionnaire, a preliminary list ...

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