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Nursing Diagnosis & Midwifery 2018

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Journal of Nursing and Health Studies

ISSN: 2574-2825

E u r o S c i C o n E v e n t o n

Nursing Diagnosis &

Midwifery

Introduction:

Maternal health is regarded as one of the determinants of a country’s health status. Whilst some countries have succeeded in

reducing maternal mortality, South Africa still struggles to totally eradicate maternal mortality, especially in rural provinces. The aim of this

study was to determine the training needs of midwives in order to improve maternal care in public health care facilities in Limpopo Province.

Methodology:

This was mixed methods approach and an explanatory sequential design was used. A total of 150 midwives participated in

the study. Training needs establishment was based on the need for improvement of clinical practice pre, intra, post-delivery and puerperium

period. A questionnaire was used to establish the training needs for midwives in Limpopo Province.

Results:

The results showed that there was a need for continuous on-the-job training for new protocols, debriefing of midwives and

appreciation of the work done by the Department of health. Skills retraining were also essential to improve service delivery at maternal units.

Conclusion:

and Recommendations: It is anticipated that strengthening of the health system which includes improved access to quality

health services, trained healthcare personnel and community integration will help improve maternal and child health outcomes, therefore

addressing Sustainable Developmental Goal 3 which focuses on good health and wellbeing. It is imported to create a supportive environment

for the development of the midwives

Training needs for midwives towards improving

maternal care in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Linda Skaal

, TM Mothiba

and Vanja Berggren

University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa

Lund University, Sweden

J Nurs Health Stud 2018 Volume: 3

DOI: 10.21767/2574-2825-C4-012