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Factors affecting the academic performance of midwifery students in Gondar University, north west Ethiopia

Factors affecting the academic performance of midwifery students in Gondar University, north west... Background/AimsThe academic performance of midwifery students plays an important role in providing quality midwifery care. However, the current academic performances of students have been found to be unsatisfactory. This study aimed to assess factors associated with the academic performance of midwifery students.MethodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 149 fourth year midwifery students at the University of Gondar. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression were calculated and the odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were computed to identify associated factors and determine the strength of association. A P value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsAmong the 149 midwifery students, 108 (72.5%) performed well and, of these students, 76 (51%) were males. Coming from a rural residence (adjusted odds ratio=2.64, P=0.017), the teacher being reported as not helpful and effective during the skills laboratory (adjusted odds ratio=2.4, P=0.022), and students' 10th grade achievement >3.25 (adjusted odds ratio=16, P=0.001) were significantly associated with good academic performance.ConclusionsStudents' academic performance was good. Residence, teacher's role and student's background were significantly associated with good academic performance. Attention should be given to students from urban residences and the teacher's role in the skills laboratory. Additionally, students should be encouraged to perform well academically from high school onwards. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health Mark Allen Group

Factors affecting the academic performance of midwifery students in Gondar University, north west Ethiopia

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Background/AimsThe academic performance of midwifery students plays an important role in providing quality midwifery care. However, the current academic performances of students have been found to be unsatisfactory. This study aimed to assess factors associated with the academic performance of midwifery students.MethodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 149 fourth year midwifery students at the University of Gondar. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression were calculated and the odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were computed to identify associated factors and determine the strength of association. A P value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsAmong the 149 midwifery students, 108 (72.5%) performed well and, of these students, 76 (51%) were males. Coming from a rural residence (adjusted odds ratio=2.64, P=0.017), the teacher being reported as not helpful and effective during the skills laboratory (adjusted odds ratio=2.4, P=0.022), and students' 10th grade achievement >3.25 (adjusted odds ratio=16, P=0.001) were significantly associated with good academic performance.ConclusionsStudents' academic performance was good. Residence, teacher's role and student's background were significantly associated with good academic performance. Attention should be given to students from urban residences and the teacher's role in the skills laboratory. Additionally, students should be encouraged to perform well academically from high school onwards.

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African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health – Mark Allen Group

Published: Jan 1, 1

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