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- Publisher
- Mark Allen Group
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2012 MA Healthcare Limited
- ISSN
- 1759-7374
- eISSN
- 2052-4293
- DOI
- 10.12968/ajmw.2012.6.2.59
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore and describe student midwives’ experiences on the follow-up of a woman from pregnancy, birth and post-partum until 6 weeks after delivery. The research design was qualitative, descriptive, exploratory and contextual. A purposive sampling was used and 21 student midwives who enrolled for midwifery consented to be part of the study. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with the student midwives after completing this project. These interviews were tape recorded and transcribed verbatim by an independent transcribing service. The findings in relation to the research question were synthesized under three themes: building relationships with the follow-up women; challenges associated with the follow-up experience; and positive aspects of this experience. Conclusion: The follow-up experience provided midwifery students with unique and important learning opportunities that they would not experience in standard or hospital-based clinical placements alone.
Journal
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health – Mark Allen Group
Published: Apr 1, 2012