Overview
This topic is designed to develop an understanding of the global perspective of midwifery with focus on the role of the midwife in public health strategies in all resource settings. The impact of midwives on prevention of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidities will also be explored.
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Aims
The aim of this topic is to:
- Enable students to understand the impact of midwifery from global perspective
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Describe the role of the midwife in woman-centred, primary health care strategies and promotion in low-, middle- and high-resource settings
2.
Interpret global public health policies and describe their effect on the health of women, babies, and families across communities
3.
Apply principles of health education and health promotion to midwifery practice
4.
Explore ethical issues, cultural preferences and rituals associated with childbirth and discuss how these could be incorporated into midwifery practice
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Requisites information
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